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1 Choose King’s for... 2 Engineering 36 3 What you need to know 78 our setting 2 Geography & The Environment 38 Key dates 78 our history 4 History & Classics 40 Entry requirements 80 our location 6 International Affairs 42 Applying 82 our student community 8 & Development Fees & funding – 86 our global opportunities 10 Languages & Literature 44 Home/EU students our graduate prospects 12 Law 48 Fees & funding – 88 Overseas students our academic excellence 14 Management, Business & Finance 50 International students 90 our facilities & resources 16 Mathematics 54 Your accommodation 92 our faculties 18 Medicine 56 Nursing & Midwifery 58 King’s Residences 94 Student support & wellbeing 96 2 Our courses by subject area 22 & Pharmacology 60 Experience King’s for yourself 98 King’s Foundations 22 Philosophy & Religion 62 Arts, Culture & Media 24 Physics 66 4 Index A–Z 100 Biomedical & Life Sciences 26 Policy & Society 68 Courses A–Z 100 Chemistry 28 Politics & Economics 70 General index 103 Computer Science 30 Psychology & Neuroscience 72 Conflict & Security 32 Therapeutic Health 74 5 Important information 104 Dentistry 34 Pre-University 76 Summer Programmes

‘Studying at King’s has opened so many doors for me, I’ve loved my TOP time here so far.’ Mike Physiotherapy 10 BSc

One of the top 10 universities in Europe QS World University Rankings 2020

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‘For almost 200 years, our research has been, and continues to be world-leading and our graduates are some of the most employable in the world. As we look forward to our 200th anniversary in 2029, we’re striving to make a positive impact through our strategic vision. By joining King’s, you’ll become part of a diverse and welcoming community of staff and students from over 150 countries worldwide. You’ll benefit from our cross-disciplinary approach and transformative, research-led teaching, learning from academics whose research makes

a positive impact on society; from gene research that will improve cancer visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate diagnosis, to helping London solve its pollution problem. Our students are a great example of our success and their experiences shared in this guide demonstrate just that. We are London’s most central university and life in our incredible capital is an integral part of the King’s experience. Our long-standing partnerships with institutions such as The British Film Institute, leading NHS hospitals and our many global connections, will enable you to build networks and develop invaluable skills to support you in your future career. I hope you’ll join us as we pledge to work together to make the world a better place.’

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

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1 King’s Strand Campus 10 King’s Waterloo Campus KEY 2 Bush House 11 Shakespeare’s Globe King’s locations 3 Royal Courts of Justice 12 Waterloo Station London landmarks 4 Maughan 13 St Thomas’ Hospital 5 Palace of Westminster 14 Financial District 6 London Eye 15 King’s St Thomas’ Campus 7 South Bank 16 King’s Guy’s Campus 8 Tate Modern 17 The Shard 9 St Paul’s Cathedral 18 Guy’s Hospital Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

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King’s Denmark 13 15 Hill Campus, King’s College Hospital and South London and are approximately 3-4 miles (5-6km) from our Strand, Waterloo and Guy’s campuses. 4 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

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

In 1829 King George IV NOBEL LAUREATES and the Duke of Wellington We are also famous for our distinguished founded King’s College London, contribution to arts and sciences. Some of the greatest minds have studied at making King’s the fourth oldest King’s – from Professor Peter Higgs, who university in England. When received the Nobel Prize for discovering the the Higgs boson, to Michael Morpurgo was established in 1836, OBE, author of the children’s book War Horse, later made into a critically King’s became one of its acclaimed movie and West End play. two founding colleges. 1. Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) 230k MEDICAL EDUCATION Founded the world’s first professional The roots of medical education at school of nursing at St Thomas’ King’s can be traced back to 1107, from Hospital in 1860. the establishment of St Thomas’ 2.  Dr Oliver Johnson Hospital, named after Thomas Medicine MBBS & Director of King’s A large network Becket, to the Florence Nightingale Sierra Leone Partnership of more than Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Studied Medicine at King’s from 2004. 230,000 alumni Palliative Care, established by From 2011, Oliver led the fight against worldwide Florence herself in 1860. Ebola as Director of the King’s Sierra Leone Partnership. He is currently a 1 visiting lecturer at King’s. 3. Michael Morpurgo OBE Studied English and French at King’s. His novel War Horse was adapted first for the stage, followed by a film adaptation in 2011. 4. Dina Asher-Smith Studied History at King’s from 2014. Dina is currently Britain’s fastest woman and the 2019 World Champion at 200 metres and Olympic bronze- medalist from Rio 2016.

Discover more about the history of King’s: Right: A student sits kcl.ac.uk/study/why-kings with the John Keats statue (Guy’s Campus) 5 OUR HISTORY FOR: KING’S CHOOSE 4 ‘I’m so proud to be a King’s graduate. With hard work you can do anything you set your mind to.’ Dina Asher-Smith

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Choose King’s for... OUR LOCATION ‘The combination of King’s connections with leading organisations and endless opportunities in central London made studying here an obvious choice for me.’ Calum, Law LLB

VISIT US Why not visit us for the day to get a taste of life in London? kcl.ac.uk/study/visit 5 campuses in the heart of London 7 OUR LOCATION FOR: KING’S CHOOSE 3

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When you join King’s as a GUY’S KING’S AND LONDON student, you also become Health subjects including medicine, The future of King’s is interwoven part of one of the world’s dentistry, psychology and nursing are with the future of London – as a place based at Guy's campus, next door to to live, work, learn and experience. most dynamic cities. With The Shard. Incorporating London’s many London as an extension of possibilities within King’s education, your campus, you’ll have ST THOMAS’ research and service, we are putting constant opportunities The Florence Nightingale Museum our expertise to work to address to explore and enjoy this is based at St Thomas’, along with London’s challenges and opportunities medical teaching. and ensure its health and success. incredible city. Our commitment to the communities kcl.ac.uk/ug STRAND and the city around us is shared across Our central location, convenient Located on the north bank of the the university and is embedded in transport links and established River Thames, the Strand Campus everything we do such as the London relationships across the city provide houses King’s College London’s arts Air Quality Network that works to the perfect environment for you to and sciences faculties. King’s Business minimise air pollution health effects combine your studies with your School is also situated in the recently across the capital. social interests. You’ll have daily acquired Bush House. access to world-class resources such kcl.ac.uk/london as , galleries, museums and WATERLOO top research hospitals, as well as A broad range of topics are taught at music, theatre, the arts and sport. the Waterloo campus such as nursing, DENMARK HILL chemistry and law with facilities also provided for dentistry. Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. Teaching and clinical skills training for the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences also takes place here.

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Choose King’s for... OUR STUDENT COMMUNITY ‘The social scene here is fantastic… the Students’ Union always has events going on.’ Dana, Digital Culture BA

Being a student at King’s is not KING’S COLLEGE LONDON only an enriching experience STUDENTS’ UNION from an academic perspective, KCLSU (King’s College London Students’ Union) offers you a huge range but you’ll also become part of of ways to meet new people, join societies, a diverse and active student campaign for the things that matter to community with countless you, relax with your friends and so much ways to get involved, meet more. Led by students, for students, the Students’ Union is independent from the like-minded people and develop university and here to make sure you have new skills for the future. the best student experience possible.

1. Students’ Union open mic night KING’S SPORT 2. KCL Hindu Society Garba 3. Football match at Honor Oak Park King's Sport delivers a range of 4. Pilates session at King's Sport Strand Gym opportunities and events for students to get involved in sport and physical activity; they operate three gyms across King's campuses and two within halls of residence. King's Sport also offers a sports scholarship, a social activity programme, BeActive and an online fitness rewards platform King's Move. Whether you're a first time participant or seasoned competitor, we have something for you to join the King's Pride. Make the most of your time at King’s: kclsu.org 350+

Find out Connect with King’s more: Sport online: /KCLSUpage /KingsSport.ac.uk @KCLSU kcl.ac.uk/sport societies, activity @KCLSU @Team_KingsSport groups and @_KingsSport sports clubs 9 OUR STUDENT COMMUNITY FOR: KING’S CHOOSE 4

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Choose King’s for... OUR GLOBAL OPPORTUNITIES ‘My time abroad was one of the highlights of my course so far. If you have the chance to live and learn somewhere you have never been before, just do it!’ Andreea, Film Studies BA

in most cases you won’t have to extend your degree to study abroad, and you’ll make a significant saving on tuition fees for the period you are away

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STUDENT MOBILITY Expand your personal and academic horizons Read all about student and boost your employability by spending a experiences at our study period of time abroad for a semester, a year, the abroad blog: summer or as part of a shorter, elective period. blogs.kcl.ac.uk/kingssas Our exchange partners span the globe, so you could spend part of your degree in North America, Australasia, Asia, Latin 7 America or Europe. Our summer exchange

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INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE Explore the benefits of professional work experience overseas and international experiences in London that will boost your employability. Our Internships team will support you to explore your options and source the right opportunity for you.

Find out which destinations are available to you online: kcl.ac.uk/study/abroad/ discover/destinations Take a peak at some of our students global adventures on Instagram: Find out more: @KCLStudyAbroad kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad @KCLStudyAbroad 12 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

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

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93% Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate of graduates were in work or study - the second highest for ‘The careers team helped me graduates in work prepare for an interview at graduate level.’ Alex, Mathematics BSc

Listing an undergraduate INTERNSHIPS STUDENT LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES qualification from a top An internship is an excellent way to Enhance your university experience university on your CV is just focus your career ideas, while also by completing a King’s Experience enabling you to apply the knowledge Award. Our awards cover three the beginning. You’ll also be gained from your studies, develop your themes, service, leadership, and able to develop professional professional network and enhance your research, enabling you to develop

skills and experience to help employability. At King’s we equip your employability to set you apart kcl.ac.uk/ug you stand out from the crowd. students to action their own meaningful from your peers. work through a variety of online tools, networks and events. We also have our kcl.ac.uk/careers Our dedicated Careers & own curated co-curricular programmes Employability Team are there to which are available to a range of ASSOCIATE OF KING’S COLLEGE (AKC) help whether you are discovering students – from work shadowing to your career options, focusing your Broaden your perspective and tackle summer internships across a range of ideas or taking action on your career life's big questions by reflecting on industries, and specific support for plan. They provide an outstanding theology, philosophy and ethics with under-represented groups. range of support to explore your the Associate of King's College. You career ideas and develop your Increasing numbers of students also can take this award free alongside employability through online have the option to gain academic credit your degree. careers modules, employer events, through the completion of an internship kcl.ac.uk/akc skills programmes, careers fairs and as part of an accredited internship an exclusive jobs portal. module within their programme. This is supported by dedicated Internship kcl.ac.uk/careers Convenors in your department and our Accredited Internships Programme, or by undertaking other experiential learning projects. kcl.ac.uk/careers 14 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

Choose King’s for... OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE ‘King’s reputation was one of the main reasons I chose to study here. It’s fantastic to learn from lecturers who wrote our text books.’ Deborah, Global Health & Social Medicine BSc

At King’s you’ll be part of a PERSONAL TUTORS world-renowned university Our undergraduate students that has been delivering are allocated a personal tutor from within their department or faculty. world-class teaching and Your personal tutor will get to know cutting-edge research for you as an individual and support you almost 200 years. academically as you progress.

RESEARCH SUCCESS ACADEMIC STUDY SKILLS We’re very proud of our outstanding All students at King’s have reputation for world leading research access to free Academic English as a Russell Group university. Across and Study Skills support classes the arts and sciences to many areas to help with a successful transition of health, our research has led to to study at university level. groundbreaking new discoveries and ongoing research including: kcl.ac.uk/studentservices Junior doctors Bhavagaya Bakshi • EXPERT ADVICE (Medicine, 2011) and Miles Payling founded C the Signs in 2017 – a KCLSU Advice is here to digital health start-up that uses support you with concerns about artificial intelligence (AI) to help your academic progress or any doctors diagnose cancer early. aspect of university life – it’s free, impartial and confidential. • The development of a pioneering new method to diagnose autism in kclsu.org/advice adults with just a quick 15-minute brain scan. WIDENING PARTICIPATION • Discovery of DNA structure by Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind At King's we are committed to finding Franklin in 1953. the brightest minds regardless of background. We aim to care about During your time here we’ll do students on an individual basis and everything we can to support empower them to actively explore and you to achieve your potential define their own success. and help you adjust to a new academic environment. Find out more on pages 84-85. 15 OUR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR: KING’S CHOOSE

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Choose King’s for... OUR FACILITIES & RESOURCES ‘It’s great that we can use facilities from all campuses and we have access to many libraries across London.’ Kadija, Digital Culture BA

26+ languages available at all levels at King’s Modern Language Centre 17 OUR FACILITIES & RESOURCES FACILITIES OUR FOR: KING’S CHOOSE

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redevelopment programme for transforming King’s estate and facilities to enhance our teaching

At King’s, we have made LIBRARY SERVICES significant investments in Located at each campus, our estate, libraries and IT Library Services provides a huge multidisciplinary print and electronic infrastructure to ensure you information resource that includes have easy access to over 1.2 million books and e-books state-of-the-art facilities plus thousands of journals to enhance and resources for your your learning. During exam periods, some libraries are open 24/7 providing studies. We also offer students with a space to study in peace kcl.ac.uk/ug different methods of at any time of the day. study to suit your individual kcl.ac.uk/library circumstances and to add value to your learning COMPUTING FACILITIES & IT SERVICES experience. To help you excel during your studies, we provide a variety of IT facilities MODERN LANGUAGE CENTRE across our campuses: King’s Modern Language Centre • Laptop loans service (MLC) is the largest in the UK (located in King’s libraries). teaching over 9,000 students. • College-wide wireless network As a King’s student you may have and broadband access in halls. the opportunity to take a language • Lecture capture: stream lectures module as part of your degree*. recorded by your tutors. The MLC also provides evening kcl.ac.uk/IT and Saturday courses, which are discounted for King’s students and alumni. We are also accredited by the CPD Certification Service. kcl.ac.uk/mlc

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

Find out more about what you can study across all of our subject areas on pages: 9 22–77 faculties, institutes and schools of study 19 OUR FACULTIES FOR: KING’S CHOOSE

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, research-enriched teaching is at the heart of our courses.

ARTS & HUMANITIES Our Faculty of Arts and Humanities is ranked top 10 in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2019) and offers degrees with global reach - covering culture, arts, history, languages and literature from around the world. visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate Our location in the heart of London means we enjoy partnerships with many renowned creative and cultural institutions, which helps to develop the content of our courses. This includes influential establishments like the , Shakespeare’s Globe, National Gallery, Royal Opera House and Studios. From the traditional to the contemporary – our 14 departments offer study across a diverse range of subject areas. Whether it’s exploring the ancient world, enhancing your skills in a modern language or discovering our digital future, our exciting courses will provide you with the skills and attributes sought after by today’s employers. kcl.ac.uk/artshums

DENTISTRY, ORAL & CRANIOFACIAL SCIENCES

Ranked first in the UK and second in the world for kcl.ac.uk/ug dentistry (QS World University Rankings 2019), the Faculty is a centre of excellence for dental education, oral and craniofacial research and oral healthcare provision, and is based in the world- famous Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ hospitals. Our evidence-based, research-led degree courses provide a high level of clinical experience in ultra-modern spacious facilities. You will learn from internationally renowned expert teachers and practitioners and be exposed to a rich breadth of skills and knowledge in an exceptionally diverse clinical environment. kcl.ac.uk/dentistry 20 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

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

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FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE FACULTY OF NURSING, INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY, MIDWIFERY & PALLIATIVE CARE PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE 1st in the UK and 2nd in the world for Nursing At the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & QS World University Rankings 2019 Neuroscience (IoPPN), making a difference is at The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, the heart of what we do. Our aim is to understand Midwifery & Palliative Care is an internationally how the mind and brain work in order to improve renowned centre for the delivery of world-class mental health care in the UK and across the world. education, training and research, collaborating Studying at the IoPPN means learning from with many of the UK’s leading NHS trusts based world-leading academics at the forefront of across London. We teach our students to become groundbreaking research, and studying in brand the nurses and midwives of tomorrow, caring for new, state-of-the-art facilities in the very heart of people in the most effective way possible and London. The IoPPN is one of the world’s leading developing skills to tackle the big questions that centres for neuroscience, and has more highly cited impact on the health and wellbeing of individuals, research papers in psychology and psychiatry than families and populations, whilst preparing them for any other university in the world (Scopus 2016). success anywhere in the world. kcl.ac.uk/ioppn kcl.ac.uk/nmpc 21 OUR FACULTIES FOR: KING’S CHOOSE

KING’S BUSINESS SCHOOL King’s Business School is ranked first in London for Business & Management studies (The Complete NATURAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES University Guide 2020) continues to shape an innovative The Faculty of Natural & Mathematical Sciences has a model of business education, developing leaders equipped tradition of excellence, which includes world-leading to tackle the business and societal challenges of the future. research, six Nobel Laureates among our distinguished Located in the iconic Bush House building, the school is a former staff and students, and a commitment to hub for engagement with business, the city, government promoting the careers of women in science. The Faculty and NGOs. With London’s Square Mile – a global centre offers undergraduate courses in biomedical engineering, for commerce and finance – on their doorstep, students will chemistry, computer science, electronic engineering, find networking and employment opportunities plentiful. general engineering, mathematics and physics. Our With students from nearly 100 countries, the school’s student societies offer a fantastic way to meet new international population brings diverse ideas and people and broaden your knowledge and skills. By perspectives to an exciting learning environment. tackling global challenges and answering fundamental questions about our universe, we aim to develop and kcl.ac.uk/business inspire the next generation of scientists and future visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate leaders. kcl.ac.uk/nms kcl.ac.uk/ug

LIFE SCIENCES & MEDICINE SOCIAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY 7th in Europe for Life Sciences & Medicine Consistently ranked top six in the UK for social sciences QS World University Rankings 2019 (Times Higher Education World University Rankings The Faculty of Life Sciences &Medicine is one of the 2014–19) and located at the heart of one of the world’s true largest and most successful centres for research and global cities, our interdisciplinary approach provides us education in the UK. with a unique view across the past, present and future. We provide a comprehensive education and training World societies and economies are transforming. It’s our portfolio including health professions and biomedical job to understand that change, and to make a positive science programmes. Through partnerships with major contribution to human welfare, new security challenges, London teaching hospitals and links to industry and social cohesion, sustainability and climate change. As one medical research organisations, we translate cutting-edge of the largest UK university social science faculties, we are research into excellent patient care, bringing lasting committed to advancing research and education to help improvements to the quality of people’s lives. tackle some of the most important social, political and ethical issues of our time. kcl.ac.uk/lsm kcl.ac.uk/sspp 22 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

KING’S FOUNDATIONS ‘The Foundation year fully prepared me for my undergraduate studies. The well-organised modules, supportive tutors, and world-class facilities helped me gain valuable insights and hone the necessary skills to progress to the next level.’ Joey, King’s International Foundation (Mathematics & Physics Pathway) – progressed to Biomedical Engineering (MEng)

King’s International Foundation KING’S INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRESSION TO KING’S Programmes are designed and The programme is designed to prepare Our students progress on to a taught by King’s experts. Our the brightest international and EU range of King’s undergraduate pathways are developed and students who have completed a Grade degrees including: 12, or equivalent, high school diploma Accounting & Finance BSc delivered by specialists within • for a UK university education. Our • Biomedical Engineering King’s faculties and King’s students are King’s students from day MEng Foundations, offering clear one and, alongside your academic • Computer Science BSc progression on to a King’s studies, you will also be able to access • Business Management BSc all of King’s facilities, from our Digital Culture BA . • libraries, IT, gyms and restaurants to • Global Health & Social the King’s College London Students’ Medicine BA/BSc Union (KCLSU) and its student • International Relations BA societies, activities and clubs. • Law LLB** Incoming Foundation students are • Political Economy BA/BSc eligible to apply for the Scholars of Find out more on our website: Tomorrow Scholarship. kcl.ac.uk/foundation 23 ACADEMIC PREPARATION COURSES AREAS: SUBJECT

Not sure which Pathway is right for you? Use our King’s Foundation Finder to discover your best option: kcl.ac.uk/foundationfinder

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KING’S INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION A range of King’s International Foundation pathways are offered providing progression routes to King’s College London. For current course details, please visit our website: kcl.ac.uk/foundation

Pathway Entry Requirements***

Required subjects English Language Requirements

Biology & Chemistry Chemistry & Biology Business Management & Social Science Computer Science & Engineering Mathematics Extended KIF programme: 5.5 IELTS Extended KIF: 30 weeks starts in August. Economics & Mathematics Mathematics with no skill lower than 5.0. Standard KIF programme: 25 weeks International Relations & Politics Standard KIF programme: 6.0 IELTS starts in September. Liberal Arts & Social Science with no skill lower than 5.5. Mathematics & Business Management Mathematics Mathematics & Physics Mathematics & Physics

PRE-SESSIONAL kcl.ac.uk/ug We recognise that students may need additional academic English preparation before they begin their studies. Pre-sessional courses will help you meet the English language requirements and prepare you for your studies at King’s. You can either choose from Face-to-Face (taught on campus) or Combined (blending online and on campus teaching) tuition, either over 16 weeks, 11 weeks or 6 weeks depending on need.

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16-week 16 wks 16 wks 0.5 IELTS below your King’s offer 16-week Combined 16 wks 4 wks 12 wks

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6-week 6 wks 6 wks 1.5 IELTS below your King’s offer 6-week Combined 6 wks 4-5 wks 1-2 wks

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ARTS, CULTURE & MEDIA ‘My favourite thing about studying Digital Culture is how forward- thinking the course is, and how relevant it is to our society today.’ Kimberley, Digital Culture BA

‘I am always amazed by the variety of modules offered at King’s covering music from the medieval to the more contemporary. Elizabeth, Music BMus

Set yourself up for a variety Our Liberal Arts BA allows you to ARTS, MEDIA & CULTURE of creative careers by studying tailor your degree to suit your own CAREERS interests by selecting modules from one of our pioneering and across 15 different majors, covering Artistic creation innovative degrees across arts, humanities and social sciences. Arts and music management arts, creative industries, The creative, analytical and research culture and media. skills you’ll acquire studying these Curation degrees will make you highly Digital innovation employable across a broad range Explore everything from film Editorial and copywriting of commercial, cultural and and visual arts to music or our educational fields. Event management modern digital world on one of Film journalism our exciting courses. LIST OF DEPARTMENTS Law • Culture, Media & Creative Industries Marketing • Digital Humanities Production • Film Studies Teaching • Liberal Arts • Music 25 ARTS, CULTURE & MEDIA CULTURE ARTS, AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/arts-culture-and-media

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NEW FOR 2020 Culture, Media & Creative 89% 15 Industries BA of graduates in With a strong focus on your work and/or study majors professional development, within six months for business & you’ll study a huge variety of of graduation topics – from film, music, games DLHE Survey 2018 Acrossmanagement arts, humanities studies and immersive technologies to andthree social years sciences running on theatres, museums, contemporary Theour Complete Liberal University Arts Guide 2016–187 BA art and more. visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘I chose a Film Studies BA because the department has close connections to esteemed film institutes and festivals in London - valuable opportunities that I could get involved with. ’ Trisha, Film Studies BA

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band

Comparative Literature Q2P3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes kcl.ac.uk/ug with Film Studies BA minor Literature or English Language & English Literature 6 HL) honours Literature) Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient Language at grade 6/B Culture, Media & Creative P300 Single AAB 35 points Including 665 at Higher B 3 years No Yes Industries BA Level. Note the total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. Digital Culture BA P390 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs Yes Yes English with Q3P3 Major/ AAA (including grade A English 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes Film Studies BA minor Literature or English Language and English Literature or English honours Literature) Language and Literature 6 HL) Film Studies BA P303 Single AAB (including grade 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 B 3 yrs Yes Yes B in an essay-based humanities HL in an essay-based humanities subject) subject) Liberal Arts BA LP99 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 Yes Yes yrs*** Music BMus W302 Single AAB (including Music or Grade 6 35 points and 665 HL (including Music B 3 yrs No Yes Pass in Music Theory) HL or Grade 6 Pass in Music Theory)

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BIOMEDICAL & LIFE SCIENCES ‘To be taught by lecturers involved in world-leading research is a huge benefit of studying at King’s. The broad range of topics has allowed me to choose which area I am truly passionate about.’ Sara, Biomedical Science BSc

‘The reason our Biomedical Sciences BSc is so popular is because it’s so flexible.’ Dr Alison Snape bit.ly/kcl-biomedical-sciences- video

Biomedical and life sciences Studying biomedical and life BIOMEDICAL & LIFE SCIENCES operate at the frontier of human sciences at King’s will put you at the CAREERS heart of one of the leading centres knowledge, pioneering new of bioscience in the UK and give Academic research technologies or new applications you the flexibility to explore your to understand, model, treat interests as they develop. Bioscience Finances or prevent conditions that limit COMMON YEAR ONE (CYO) or inhibit life. Most of our biomedical courses share Healthcare a common first year († refer to course Management consulting information) which means you will Medicine be able to enjoy the flexibility to choose your degree after your first Pharmaceuticals year, with our Common Year One Public health curriculum. All Biomedical Science disciplines are covered in the first year, making the decision for your future an informed one. 27 BIOMEDICAL & LIFE SCIENCES AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/biomedical-and-life-sciences

95% 6th

overall satisfaction in Europe for clinical, pre-clinical and health Biochemistry BSc National Students Survey 2019 Times Higher Education Subject Ranking 2019 Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘Lecture topics are combined with practical sessions, which enable you to understand the human body and its functions far better than any textbook.’ Mathilde, Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences BSc

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Anatomy, Development B150 Single AAB (including Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No & Human Biology BSc † Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL) Biochemistry BSc † C700 Single AAB (including Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL) Biochemistry MSci † C701 Single AAA (including grade A in Chemistry 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs Yes Yes and Biology) Chemistry and Biology 6 HL) Biomedical Science BSc † BC99 Single AAB (including Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL) kcl.ac.uk/ug Chemistry with Biomedicine FC17 Joint AAB (including grade A Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No BSc and one of Biology, Mathematics Chemistry and one of Biology, or Physics) Mathematics or Physics 6 HL) Chemistry with Biomedicine F1C7 Joint AAB (including grade A in Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes MSci and in at least one Biology, Chemistry 6 HL and one of Biology, Mathematics or Physics) Mathematics or Physics 6 HL) Global Health & Social L510 Single AAB (including Biology or 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No No Medicine BSc Chemistry) Chemistry or Biology HL) Global Health & Social L512 Single AAB (including Biology or 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes Medicine with a year Chemistry) Chemistry or Biology HL) abroad BSc Medical Physiology BSc † B120 Single AAB (including Biology and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No Yes Chemistry) Chemistry and Biology HL) Molecular Genetics BSc † C400 Single AAB (including Biology and 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes Chemistry) Chemistry and Biology HL) Molecular Genetics MSci † C401 Single AAA (including grade A in Biology 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs Yes Yes and Chemistry) Chemistry and Biology 6 HL) Sport & Exercise Medical BC16 Single ABB (including two subjects 35 points and 655 HL (including D 3 yrs No No Sciences BSc from Biology (or Human Biology), Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry, Physics, Psychology, Physics, Psychology, Physical Physical Education or Mathematics) Education or Mathematics HL)

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CHEMISTRY ‘I see chemistry as the perfect balance between all scientific disciplines, and that is highly evident at King’s. In the Chemistry Department we are taught by academics who are experts in their respective fields, conducting world-leading research, in state-of-the-art facilities.’ Samer, Chemistry BSc

Chemistry is known as the Our courses will provide you with CHEMISTRY central science, because a comprehensive theoretical and CAREERS practical understanding of chemistry, it lies at the interface of the and prepare you for a professional life Bio and nanotechnology physical and life sciences, in the ever-changing environment of connecting both, and is the 21st century. To achieve these Dentistry important to a variety of goals, our courses integrate the Drug development teaching of chemistry foundations Financial management different fields. By studying with the application of chemistry chemistry you’ll understand principles and techniques using Law the laws that govern the examples taken from the very broad Market analyst behaviour of atoms and range of chemical and biomedical research and practice at King’s. Our Medicine molecules, their interactions ambition is to produce graduates who Research and reactions, and in turn, have a wider vision of the applications the world around us. of chemistry for the coming decades, Technology and who are equipped for more flexible careers. 29 CHEMISTRY AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/chemistry

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1st RSC

The only London university in London for Chemistry Accreditation to combine Chemistry with Guardian League Tables 2019 by the Royal Society Biomedicine of Chemistry visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘The teaching staff develop an individual understanding of each student and take a genuine interest in his or her development.’

Jonathan, Chemistry BSc, Alumnus

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Chemistry BSc F100 Single D 3 yrs No No

Chemistry MSci F103 Single D 4 yrs No Yes kcl.ac.uk/ug Chemistry with Biomedicine FC17 Single D 3 yrs No No BSc Chemistry with Biomedicine F1C7 Single D 4 yrs No Yes MSci Chemistry with a year’s F101 Single D 4 yrs Yes No AAB (including grade A in Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including professional placement BSc and in at least one of Biology, Chemistry 6 HL and one of Biology, Chemistry with a year’s F104 Single Mathematics or Physics) Mathematics or Physics 6 HL) D 5 yrs Yes Yes professional placement MSci Chemistry with Biomedicine FC1F Single D 4 yrs Yes Yes with a year’s professional placement BSc Chemistry with Biomedicine F1CF Single D 5 yrs Yes Yes with a year’s professional placement MSci

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COMPUTER SCIENCE ‘My course is all about solving different types of problems and facing new challenges. What I enjoy the most is the satisfaction I get when I have successfully completed my mission.’ Lucia, Computer Science MSci

From advanced robotics Demand for talented graduates COMPUTER SCIENCE to internet-based with advanced computing skills CAREERS extends to almost every sector of technologies, computer business and government, from Aerospace science is transforming faster trading systems and settlement the way we live, and the processes in finance to security Banking and finance shortage of appropriately systems and environmental science. Cybersecurity qualified talent means that Our expertise covers a wide spectrum Data science of computer science, including there has never been a Management artificial intelligence, machine better or more important learning, cybersecurity, algorithms, Robotics time to further your skills. data analysis, software engineering Software development and human-computer interaction, and their application to health, security, Telecommunications urban living, finance and autonomous systems. This enables us to deliver a curriculum that gives our graduates the ability to work on the computer systems of today, and to create those of tomorrow. 31 COMPUTER SCIENCE AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/computer-science

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92% 6th 92% of graduates in work and/or study within six months of graduation of research outputs in the UK for ranked as world leading or DLHE Survey 2018 Computer Science internationally excellent QS World Rankings by Subject 2019 REF 2014 visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘King’s is a fantastic place, people do everything in their power to leave something positive behind.’

Fares, PhD student; BSc King’s graduate

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Computer Science BSc G400 Single AAA (including grade A in at least D 3 yrs No No one of Mathematics, Further Computer Science with G401 Single Mathematics, Computer Science 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 4 yrs No Yes a year abroad BSc or Computing) Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Computer Science 6 HL) Computer Science with G405 Single Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade D 4 yrs Yes No kcl.ac.uk/ug a year in industry BSc 6/B Computer Science MSci G404 Single A*AA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 766 HL (including one of D 4 yrs No No one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics Mathematics, Computer Science or Computer Science 6 HL) or Computing) Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B Computer Science with G021 Major/ minor D 3 yrs No No Intelligent Systems BSc honours

Computer Science with G4N2 Major/ minor AAA (including grade A in at least D 3 yrs No No Management BSc honours one of Mathematics, Further 35 points and 666 HL (including one of Computer Science with G4NF Major/ minor Mathematics, Computer Science D 4 yrs No Yes or Computing) Mathematics, Further Mathematics Management with a year honours or Computer Science 6 HL) abroad BSc Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B Computer Science with G4NG Major/ minor D 4 yrs Yes No Management with a year in honours industry BSc

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CONFLICT & SECURITY ‘With the wide range of module choices and support from a dedicated academic team, war studies continues to broaden my perspective in considering the dynamics of war and has greatly expanded my academic interests and understanding of conflict.’ Dasol, War Studies BA

Find out what it’s like to study war studies and international relations at King’s: bit.ly/kcl-conflict-and-security- videos

King’s is home to the only Combining international relations, CONFLICT & SECURITY academic department in the security, history, military studies, CAREERS psychology, philosophy and sociology, world to focus solely on the our courses offer a detailed and Cyber security capability lead complexities of conflict and textured understanding of world Foreign policy fellow security. The Department affairs and the issues that lie behind of War Studies is world- news headlines – now and in the past. Fragility and crisis management policy officer recognised as a centre of Our academics are experts and excellence in the study of pioneers in their fields and are at Head of tactical analysis unit the forefront of world events as Open-source intelligence analyst all aspects of war, conflict they happen. As a part of King’s and international relations community, they are within the Research advisor with a focus on war as a largest grouping of scholars in Europe Threat analyst human phenomenon. that researches and teaches on world conflict, peace and security. 33 CONFLICT & SECURITY AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/conflict-and-security

Find out more: @warstudies

87% 6+ 1 of graduates in work and/or study within six months Department of War Studies Established relationships of graduation is the only academic with major London institutions DLHE Survey 2018 including Chatham House, department in the world IISS, RUSI, Janes Defence, to focus solely on conflict Visiongain and AKE and security visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘Studying international relations at King’s has improved my understanding of the political world and prepared me for a career within the field.’ Emelie, International Relations BA Gabriel Pla

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS kcl.ac.uk/ug Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band History & International VL12 Joint A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Relations BA International Relations BA L250 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes War Studies BA L252 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes War Studies & History BA LV91 Joint AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes

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DENTISTRY ‘We are taught by world renowned academics whilst practicing in state-of-the-art facilities. The student- staff relationships and our reputation makes King’s the ultimate place to read dentistry.’ Balraj, Dentistry BDS

Discover more about dentistry at King's College London and watch our videos: bit.ly/kcl-dentistry

Dentistry is a demanding and Our courses combine the latest DENTISTRY hugely rewarding field of thinking in dental education with CAREERS early clinical experience. You will be healthcare. Dentists, dental exposed to a rich breadth of skills and Academic research therapists and dental hygienists knowledge in a diverse clinical work to promote oral health environment at Guy’s and King’s Armed forces dentist and restore tooth function. College hospitals, and on community Community dentist placements. From oral disease prevention Dental therapist and hygienist The courses are designed to integrate strategies to fillings and Dentist in NHS/private practice with each other, offering students the crowns, or saving teeth after opportunity of co-training. The Hospital dentist trauma, you’ll experience the benefits of inter-professional education Postgraduate specialty training intellectual challenges of complement the GDC's expectations diagnostics and the technical for the training of the future dental team. challenges of treatment. 35 DENTISTRY AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/dentistry

Find out more: /KingsDentistry @KingsDentistry /KingsDentistry @KingsDentistry

100% 1st of graduates in work and/or study within six months of graduation DLHE Survey 2018 in the UK and 2nd in the world for dentistry QS World University Rankings 2019 visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘Clinical teaching in small groups allows staff to give personalised advice. Seeing patients is a great privilege – it’s the highlight of my week.’

Lauren, Dentistry BDS

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band NEW A900 Single BBB (including Chemistry or 35 points overall with 555 HL B 3 yrs No No Dental Therapy & Hygiene Biology, and an additional one (including Chemistry or Biology BSc of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and an additional one of Chemistry, kcl.ac.uk/ug Maths or Psychology) Biology, Physics, Maths (either Plus GCSE Maths at grade 5/C Analysis & Approaches or Applications & Interpretation) or Psychology at HL. Grade 5 SL in Maths, if not offered at GCSE) Dentistry BDS A205 Single A*AA (including Chemistry or 35 points overall with 766 HL B 5 yrs No No Biology and an additional one of (including Chemistry or Biology Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Maths and an additional one of Chemistry, or Psychology) Biology, Physics, Maths (either Plus GCSE Maths and English Analysis & Approaches or at grade 6/B Applications & Interpretation) or Psychology at HL). Grade 5 SL in both English and Mathematics, if not offered at GCSE. Dentistry BDS Enhanced A206 Single AAA (including Chemistry or 35 points overall with 666 HL B 5 yrs No No Support Dentistry Biology and an additional one (including Chemistry or Biology Programme of Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and an additional one of Chemistry, Maths or Psychology); may Biology, Physics, Maths (either consider strong applicants Analysis & Approaches or with BBB at A-level or higher Applications & Interpretation) or Plus GCSE Maths and English Psychology at HL); may consider at grade 6/B strong applicants with 32 points and 555 HL. Grade 5 SL in both English and Mathematics, if not offered at GCSE. Dentistry BDS Entry A204 Single B 3 yrs No No Programme for Medical Graduates (DPMG) Graduate entry Graduate entry Dentistry BDS Graduate/ A202 Single B 4 yrs No No Professional Entry Programme (GPEP)

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ENGINEERING ‘I love my course because it challenges you to combine maths, physics, programming and hardware design to creatively solve problems.’ Zara, Electronic Engineering MEng

Engineering at King’s focuses We offer electronic engineering, ENGINEERING on the synergies between biomedical engineering and general CAREERS engineering. Our approach fundamental engineering to teaching aims to be distinctive, Banking principles and leading-edge combining both traditional teaching technologies in computing methods with modern, project-based Biomedicine and telecommunications, learning, catering for the needs of our Consulting students and the industries in which Finance robotics and biomedicine, they will work. Our ambition is to enabling you to develop nurture graduates who are equipped to Information Technology your expertise in the most deal with real world challenges. Management influential topics of our time. Our Biomedical Engineering Network design engineering King’s develops engineers Department is based in a UK Centre Robotics for the 21st century. of Excellence for Medical Imaging in St Thomas’s Hospital. Software engineering All our courses benefit from close links with other disciplines. 37 ENGINEERING AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/engineering

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Top 10 8th

in the UK for in the UK for the Electronic Engineering quality of research Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate QS World Rankings by Subject 2019 REF 2014

‘Whilst in my lectures, I am told about the latest cutting-edge research which inspires and motivates me even more.’

Isabella, Biomedical Engineering BEng

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band

Biomedical Engineering BEng H160 Single AAB (including both Mathematics 35 points and 665 HL (including both D 3 yrs No No kcl.ac.uk/ug and Physics) Mathematics and Physics HL) Biomedical Engineering H161 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs No No MEng Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Electronic Engineering BEng H610 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (Mathematics D 3 yrs No No Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL) Mathematics) Electronic Engineering MEng H611 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (Mathematics D 4 yrs No No Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL) Mathematics) Electronic Engineering with HN60 Major/minor AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (Mathematics D 3 yrs No No Management BEng honours Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL) Mathematics) Electronic Engineering with HN61 Major/minor AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (Mathematics D 4 yrs No No Management MEng honours Mathematics or Further or Further Mathematics 6 HL) Mathematics) General Engineering BEng H100 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs tbc No Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Further Mathematics Mathematics) 6 HL) General Engineering MEng H101 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs tbc No Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Further Mathematics Mathematics) 6 HL)

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GEOGRAPHY & THE ENVIRONMENT ‘I can’t imagine a better place to study geography than King’s as it uses London as its classroom. We’re given opportunities to learn and explore the world and we’re taught by the very best in the field.’ Georgia, Geography BA

Watch our video to find out what it’s like to study geography at King’s: bit.ly/kcl-geography-video

Studying geography at At undergraduate level, our GEOGRAPHY & THE ENVIRONMENT King’s enables you to geography degrees provide you with CAREERS specialist knowledge and skills within examine some of the key a broad interdisciplinary education. Business management roles issues facing the world Development, Environment & today, including climate Society, Geocomputation & Civil service change, environmental Spatial Analysis, Urban & Cultural Corporate social responsibility or Physical Geography are thematic Data Scientist degradation, global areas that you can concentrate inequality, sustainability, on or combine. Education, research and training and urban regeneration. In your first year you will have a field Mapping and location-based services trip to Spain, followed by a choice of Public relations and market analysis week-long international trips in your second year to destinations that Risk assessment and insurance currently include China, India, Morocco and the USA. Above: Image taken by former geography student, Catherine, on her second year field trip to Kerala, India. 39 GEOGRAPHY & THE ENVIRONMENT AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/geography-and-the-environment

Find out more: @kclgeography

8+ 89% £9k countries of graduates in work and/or study within six months available to visit through either our of graduation exciting field trips or study abroad DLHE Survey 2018 All applicants of our full time including China, India, Morocco, Geography BA or BSc are eligible for Spain, Australia, New Zealand, a £9,000 scholarship opportunity Singapore, the USA and more visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘My time at King’s has been the best experience of my life so far. The diversity of the modules and the field trips have been amazing.’ Arkam, Geography BSc

Sahara desert during the second year Morocco field trip, taken by Geography student Shaan Azim. kcl.ac.uk/ug

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Geography BA L700 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Geography BSc F800 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Liberal Arts BA LP99 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs *** Yes Yes

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HISTORY & CLASSICS ‘I love finding out about past events that helped to shape the present. Every module is like a piece of a puzzle that helps me to better understand the world we live in today.’ Eleanor, History & International Relations BA

‘I’ve been lucky enough to have one of my seminars in the British Museum itself! It’s really fun to have so many learning opportunities outside of a classroom environment.’ Isobel, Classics (GreekRetouching & Latin) BA

The study of history or classics Enjoy studying degrees which have HISTORY & CLASSICS is your opportunity to explore unrivaled global reach – from the CAREERS ancient Mediterranean or Middle how the past has impacted East, to Britain under Margaret Banking and finance our present. Shape your study Thatcher or contemporary China around your interests with our or Iran. Civil Service wide range of options. You'll benefit from our exciting and Communication innovative teaching; from hands-on Education classes in museums and field trips Whatever your passion – King’s Heritage industries guided by special podcasts, to has experts who share your first-hand encounters with historical Journalism enthusiasm. documents in our extensive on-site Law . Marketing Our degrees provide you with the perfect springboard for many careers, including in social and political change, government, NGOs, journalism or law. 41 HISTORY & CLASSICS HISTORY AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/history-and-classics

Find out more: blogs.kcl.ac.uk/betweentheacts @KingsArtsHums @kingsartshums

91% Top 5 5th of graduates in in Europe work and/or study within six months of graduation DLHE Survey 2018 in the UK for Classics & Ancient History for History Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate QS World Rankings by Subject 2019 QS World Rankings by Subject 2019

‘I chose my course for the flexibility and variety of topics, which allow you to study History & Political Economy BA/BSc what you are passionate about with no study in the only dedicated compulsory modules.’ department of political economy in the UK Kathryn, Classical Studies BA

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band

Ancient History BA Q806 Single B 3 yrs No Yes kcl.ac.uk/ug AAB 35 points and 665 HL Classical Archaeology BA V414 Single B 3 yrs No Yes Classics (Greek & Latin) BA Q800 Single AAB (including grade A in Latin 35 points and 665 HL (including Latin B 3 yrs No Yes or Ancient Greek if available at or Ancient Greek 6 HL if available at your school – alternative pathway your school – alternative pathway available if not) available if not) Classical Studies BA Q810 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Classical Studies & QQ28 Joint AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes Comparative Literature BA Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL) Literature) Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient Language at grade 6/B Language at grade 6/B Classical Studies with Q8Q3 Major/minor AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes English BA honours Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL) Literature) History BA V100 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes History & International VL12 Joint A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Relations BA History & Modern R903 Joint AAB (including grade B in French, 35 points and 665 HL B 4 yrs No Yes Languages (French, German, German, Portuguese or Spanish for Modern Foreign Language 6 HL Portuguese or Spanish) with Advanced Level pathway) required for advanced pathway a year abroad BA History & Political Economy LV22 Joint AAA 35 points and 666 HL. Note the total B 3 yrs No Yes BA/BSc point score of 35 includes TOK/EE. Liberal Arts BA LP99 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs *** Yes Yes War Studies & History BA LV91 Joint AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes

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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT ‘The multidisciplinary nature of international development helps me to understand why today’s developing nations will one day become centres of global wealth and infrastructure.’ Rohan, International Development BA

Find out what it’s like to study international affairs and development courses at King’s: bit.ly/kcl- international-affairs- and-dev-videos

How has globalisation International affairs and INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS affected different parts development combines elements & DEVELOPMENT of economics, geography, health, CAREERS of the world? What are the history, philosophy, politics and social successes and development science to explore the relationships Business between different countries and challenges for emerging Development sector economies? How are health regions and the way their evolving stories shape international relations. Government and social problems in one country tackled in another? Our International Development course NGOs offers a distinctive approach to the Private sector study of development by focusing specifically on the middle-income countries (emerging economies) driving changes in the global economy. Our Geography and Global Health & Social Medicine courses tackle Above: Image taken by former geography student Fahmina Begum, some of the major issues confronting on her second year field trip to society today. Hong Kong. 43 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS & DEVELOPMENT AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/international-affairs-and-development

Find out more: @KingsIntDev @kclgeography @GHSMATKCL

Related subjects: Geography (page 38) and Policy & Society (page 68)

2 91% of graduates in work 30+ and/or study within six months of fully funded international graduation internships available for global health and social medicine DLHE Survey 2018 visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate Destinations have included India, Lebanon and Brazil links with NGOs Worldwide

‘I chose to study geography at King’s because of the wider options for practical studies such as these field trips and the reputation for quality education in the centre of London.’

Zi Shao, Geography BA

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS kcl.ac.uk/ug Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Geography BA L700 Single B 3 yrs No Yes Geography BSc F800 Single B 3 yrs No Yes Global Health & Social L511 Single B 3 yrs No No Medicine BA AAB 35 points and 665 HL Global Health & Social L513 Single B 4 yrs No Yes Medicine with a year abroad BA Global Health & Social L510 Single B 3 yrs No No Medicine BSc AAB (including Biology or 35 points and 665 HL (including Global Health & Social L512 Single Chemistry) Biology or Chemistry HL) B 4 yrs No Yes Medicine with a year abroad BSc International Development L900 Single B 3 yrs No No BA AAA 35 points and 666 HL International Development L901 Single B 4 yrs No Yes with a year abroad BA

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LANGUAGES & LITERATURE ‘My degree allows me to look into the meanings of language and art across different cultures and time periods. I’ve been able to explore world literature, from French poetry to Palestinian theatre.’ Sylvie, Comparative Literature BA

Studying one of our ancient On our English Language & LANGUAGE & LITERATURE or modern languages and Linguistics BA, you’ll explore CAREERS language across society, media, arts, literature degrees will boost mind, and education, and discover Academic research your employability in our how language shapes our lives. Advertising globalised world by enhancing If you love literature, our comparative Journalism your skills in communication literature courses explore writing and analysis. spanning over 2,500 years, across six Language therapy continents and 12 languages – all Media and communications taught in English translation. Our modern language courses Politics will equip you with the skills Explore literature, drama and creative writing on our English BA. You'll Public relations to become a culturally aware combine historical perspectives and Publishing citizen. You'll become fluent contemporary theory and discover Teaching in another language and connections with other art forms understand how societies are including through collaborative Tourism modules taught with our cultural Translation structured and governed. partners. 45 LANGUAGES & LITERATURE AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/languages-and-literature

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90% Top 5 1st of graduates in graduate level work or further study DLHE Survey 2018 in Europe for English In London for Modern language and literature Languages & Linguistics QS World Rankings by Subject 2019 Guardian Good University Guide 2019 visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

DEPARTMENTS

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

UNLOCK THE WORLD WITH MODERN LANGUAGES Choose from our range of Modern You can take up to a year abroad, On our Modern Languages BA, language and European Studies where you'll study with one of our choose to study a single language options and unlock the world! prestigious partner universities or (French, German, Spanish or take an approved work placement. Portuguese) or to combine two of As well as achieving fluency in your You’ll also have the chance to begin these languages as a joint degree. You

chosen language(s), you’ll explore the kcl.ac.uk/ug a language from scratch with our can also take on a further language culture and society of countries where (for beginners) option on taught in our Modern Language those languages are spoken – with ab initio our joint honours Modern Languages Centre – with options including opportunities to cover everything BA and our European Studies BA. Arabic, Mandarin, Japanese, Russian from politics, literature and film, to and more. We also offer combinations history and cultural studies. with English, History, Management and Philosophy.

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Classical Studies BA Q810 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Classical Studies & QQ28 Joint AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes Comparative Literature BA Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL) Literature) Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient Language at grade 6/B Classical Studies with Q8Q3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes English BA minor Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL) honours Literature) Classics (Greek & Latin) BA Q800 Single AAB (including grade A in Latin 35 points and 665 HL (including Latin B 3 yrs No Yes or Ancient Greek if available at or Ancient Greek 6 HL if available at your school – alternative pathway your school – alternative pathway available if not) available if not) Continued overleaf... * Refer to page 81 for other qualifications. **Refer to page 90 for English language requirements. 46 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z LANGUAGES & LITERATURE AREAS: SUBJECT

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Comparative Literature BA Q200 Single AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL) Literature) Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient Language at grade 6/B Comparative Literature Q2P3 Major/ AAB (including grade A in English 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes with Film Studies BA minor Literature or English Language & English Literature 6 HL) honours Literature) Plus a GCSE in a Modern or Ancient Language at grade 6/B English BA Q300 Single AAA (including grade A in English 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes Literature or English Language and English Literature 6 HL) Literature)

Undergraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2020 Guide Undergraduate English & Modern Languages R904 Joint AAB (including grade B in English 35 points and 666 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes (French, German, Literature or English Language. English Literature 6 HL) Portuguese or Spanish) with Grade B in French, German, Spanish Modern foreign language 6 HL a year abroad BA or Portuguese required required for advanced level pathway for advanced level pathway English Language Q100 Single AAB (including grade A in at least 35 points and 665 HL (including one B 3 yrs No Yes & Linguistics BA one of English Literature, English of English, a modern foreign language Language, a modern foreign or Psychology 6 HL) language or Psychology) English with Film Studies BA Q3P3 Major/ AAA (including grade A in English 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes minor Literature or English Language & English Literature or English honours Literature) Language and Literature 6 HL) European Studies (French RR81 Single AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes pathway) with a year French 6 HL) abroad BA European Studies (German RR82 Single AAB (including grade B in German, 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes pathway) with a year unless on Ab Initio pathway) German 5 HL, unless on Ab Initio abroad BA pathway) European Studies (Spanish RR84 Single AAB (including grade B in Spanish, 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes pathway) with a year unless on Ab Initio pathway) Spanish 5 HL, unless on Ab Initio abroad BA pathway) French BA R102 Single AAB(Including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes French 6 HL)

History & Modern R903 Joint AAB (including grade B in French, 35 points and 665 HL B 4 yrs No Yes Languages (French, German, German, Portuguese or Spanish Modern Foreign Language 6 HL Portuguese or Spanish) with for Advanced Level pathway) required for advanced pathway a year abroad BA

kcl.ac.uk/ug Liberal Arts BA LP99 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs**** Yes Yes Management & Modern R902 Joint AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 4 yrs No Yes Languages (French, German, Plus a GCSE in Maths at grade 6/B Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad BA Modern Languages R900 Single or AAB (including grade B in at least 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes (French, German, Spanish, Joint one of your chosen languages) a modern foreign language 6 HL) Portuguese) with a year abroad Philosophy & Modern R901 Joint AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 4 yrs No Yes Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad BA

‘Studying modern languages has really broadened my cultural knowledge thanks to the breadth of modules on offer as well as the enthusiastic teaching.’

Tamina, Modern Languages (French & Spanish) BA

*** 4 years on modern language pathway. 47 LANGUAGES & LITERATURE AREAS: SUBJECT Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate kcl.ac.uk/ug 48 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

LAW ‘My experience at King’s was defined by its strong, diverse community. The Dickson Poon School of Law boasts a truly international student body, bringing together knowledge, culture and perspectives from around the world.’ Max, LLB, Alumnus

‘You have a wealth of opportunities to meet actual lawyers and to attend recruitment events.’ Bryan, PPL student bit.ly/kcl-law-videos

Law at King’s encompasses By studying at The Dickson a broad range of options Poon School of Law you will benefit from world-class teaching, strong covering the earliest stages global partnerships, and countless of legal qualification, advanced opportunities to boost your specialisms and joint honours professional skills. degrees, many of which are Our academic staff are globally delivered in collaboration recognised as leaders in their fields with The Dickson Poon and King’s legal careers consultants provide support, guidance and School of Law’s top-ranked internship opportunities during international partners. your studies. 49 LAW AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/law

Find out more: /TheDicksonPoonSchoolofLaw @kcl_law @kcl_law /kcl_law

1st Top 90% 20

in the UK for One of the top 20 law overall law research schools in the world student satisfaction REF 2014 QS World University Rankings 2019 National Student Survey 2019 visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘King’s was a natural choice for me: in the legal heart of London, offering incredible study-abroad opportunities and boasting a host of renowned law alumni, it’s the perfect place to achieve my career goals!’

Arina, LLB Student

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band

English Law & American Law M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes kcl.ac.uk/ug LLB and JD Law LLB English Law with Hong Kong M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 3 yrs Yes Yes Law LLB and LLM Law LLB English Law & French Law M121 Single A*AA (including grade 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes LLB and Maitrise en droit A in French) French 6 HL) (French equivalent of LLB) English Law & German M122 Single A* AA (including grade 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes Law LLB and MLLP A in German) German 6 HL) or Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften English Law & Spanish Law M123 Single A*AA (including grade A in Spanish) 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes LLB and Grado en Derecho Spanish 6 HL) English Law & Hong Kong M190 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 4 yrs Yes Yes Law LLB and JD English Law with Australian M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes Law LLB Law LLB Law LLB M100 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs Yes No Law LLB with a year on M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 3 yrs Yes Yes exchange in Singapore Law LLB Law with American Legal M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes Studies LLB Law LLB Law with European Legal M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes Studies LLB Law LLB Law with Transnational M100 Entry from N/A N/A N/A 4 yrs Yes Yes Legal Studies LLB Law LLB Politics, Philosophy & LM21 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 4 yrs Yes No Law LLB

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MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS & FINANCE ‘My experience at King’s Business School has been fantastic so far. The course is challenging, varied and studying in London provides plenty of opportunities to build skills for my future career.’ Isabelle, Business Management BSc

Hear more from King's Business School online: bit.ly/kcl-kbs-videos

How do organisations function? Management, business and finance MANAGEMENT, BUSINESS & FINANCE How do their disparate activities courses at King’s Business School CAREERS explore modern business alongside contribute to their success? organisational management theory and Accounting And what does this mean for practice. You’ll discover cutting-edge the corporate world and the ideas from finance, accounting, Banking and finance wider economy? economics, social science, marketing Human resource management and strategy. You’ll put your new International business knowledge to use, evaluating different economic and political systems. Marketing You’ll study in the heart of London. Public services This global hub for commerce and finance gives you unlimited opportunities for networking – and plenty of career options to explore. 51 BUSINESS & FINANCE AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/management

Find out more: /KingsBusinessSchool @Kingsbschool @Kingsbschool

89% 1st £30k of graduates in work/study are in graduate level positions for business & DLHE Survey 2018 in London for Business managementmedian salary studies of our & Management studies graduatesthree years in full-time running work The Complete University Guide 2020 The CompleteDLHE University Survey 2018 Guide 2016–187 visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate kcl.ac.uk/ug

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Accounting & Finance BSc NN34 Single AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 at HL B 3 yrs No No Mathematics) (including Mathematics 6 HL) Business Management BSc N200 Single A*AA (including at least one 35 points and 766 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes Humanities or Social Science at least one Humanities or Social subject, excluding Modern Science HL, excluding Modern Languages) Languages) Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade Business Management with N200 Single 6/B B 4 yrs Yes No a year in industry BSc

Computer Science with G4N2 Major/ AAA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 3 yrs No No Management BSc minor one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics honours Mathematics, Computer Science or or Computer Science 6 HL) Computing) Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B Continued overleaf...

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Computer Science with G4NF Major/ AAA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 4 yrs No Yes Management with a year minor one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics abroad BSc honours Mathematics, Computer Science or Computer Science 6 HL) or Computing) Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B Computer Science with G4NG Major/ minor AAA (including grade A in at least 35 points and 666 HL (including one of D 4 yrs Yes No Management with a year in honours one of Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Further Mathematics industry BSc Mathematics, Computer Science or Computer Science 6 HL) or Computing) Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 6/B Economics & Management LN12 Joint A*AA (including grade A in 35 points and 766 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes BSc Mathematics and at least one Mathematics 6 HL and at least one Undergraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2020 Guide Undergraduate one Humanities or Social Science Humanities or Social Science subject subject, excluding Modern HL, excluding Modern Languages) Languages) Economics & Management LN12 Joint A*AA (including grade A in 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes No with a year in industry BSc Mathematics and at least one Mathematics 6 HL and at least one Humanities or Social Science Humanities or Social Science subject subject, excluding Modern HL, excluding Modern Languages) Languages) Electronic Engineering with HN60 Major/ AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No Management BEng minor Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Further Mathematics honours Mathematics) 6 HL) Electronic Engineering with HN61 Major/ AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs No No Management MEng minor Mathematics or Further Mathematics or Further Mathematics honours Mathematics) 6 HL) International Management N290 Single A*AA (including at least one 35 points and 766 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes BSc Humanities or Social Science Mathematics 6 HL and at least one subject, excluding Modern Humanities or Social Science subject Languages) HL, excluding Modern Languages) Plus GCSE in modern foreign SL5 in English, Mathematics/ languages and Mathematics at Mathematics Studies and a modern grade 6/B foreign language Management & Modern R902 Joint AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 4 yrs Yes Yes Languages (French, German, Management and Modern Languages Grade 5 SL in Maths, if not offered Portuguese or Spanish) Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade at GCSE) with a year abroad BA 6/C Mathematics with G1N2 Major/ AAA or A*AB (including grade 35 points and either 666 HL or 765 HL D 3 yrs No Yes Management & Finance minor A in Mathematics and Further (including Mathematics 6 HL) BSc 1 honours Mathematics) kcl.ac.uk/ug Further Mathematics will be accepted at AS Level grade A only if you additionally achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics

‘King’s Business School puts you at the heart of a great global city, preparing you for the business challenges of the future.’

Professor Brian Bell, Professor of Economics

* Refer to page 81 for other qualifications. **Refer to page 90 for English language requirements. 1 Course available with a year abroad (4yrs total BSc, 5yrs total MSci). Please check online for details. 53 BUSINESS & FINANCE AREAS: SUBJECT Undergraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2020 Guide Undergraduate kcl.ac.uk/ug

Bush House, Strand Campus 54 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

MATHEMATICS ‘From the outstanding lecturers and thought-provoking modules to the vibrant student culture, I couldn't have chosen a better place to study.’ Tahmid, Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc

Mathematics has always played Studying mathematics at King’s will MATHEMATICS a central role in science and place you in one of the leading centres CAREERS of mathematical teaching and society and this is especially research, working with and learning Accountants true in the modern world. from some of the foremost Mathematics covers a huge mathematical minds in the world. Actuaries spectrum of fascinating topics Our courses offer a wide range of Financial analysts and addresses some truly required and optional modules and Management consultants you can also choose to combine fundamental questions that Scientists mathematics with various other fields, underlie our existence, the including management and finance, Statisticians universe and both natural and statistics or philosophy. Teachers man-made constructs within it. 55 MATHEMATICS AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/mathematics

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4th Top 10

in the UK for its percentage of world-leading research in the UK for Mathematics outputs The Times World University Rankings Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate REF 2014 2020 by country

‘Overall my decision to pick King’s was due to a number of factors ranging from the academic reputation to the opportunities provided by both the university and its location. As I near the end of my four year journey at King’s, I can definitely say I made the right decision.’

Puja, Mathematics MSci

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Mathematics BSc 1 G100 Single AAA or A*AB (including grade 35 points and either 666 HL or 765 HL D 3 yrs No Yes A in Mathematics and Further (including Mathematics 6 HL) kcl.ac.uk/ug Mathematics) Further Mathematics will be accepted at AS Level grade A only if you additionally achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics Mathematics MSci 1 G103 Single A*AA (including 35 points and 766 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes Mathematics A* and Mathematics 7 HL) Further Mathematics A)

Mathematics & Philosophy GVC5 Joint AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes BSc 1 Mathematics and Further Mathematics 6 HL) Mathematics. Further Mathematics will be accepted at AS-level A, but you will then additionally be required to achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a merit in AEA Mathematics) Mathematics with G1N2 Major/ AAA or A*AB (including grade D 3 yrs No Yes Management & Finance minor A in Mathematics and Further BSc 1 honours Mathematics) 35 points and either 666 HL or 765 HL Mathematics with GG13 Major/ Further Mathematics will be D 3 yrs No Yes (including Mathematics 6 HL) Statistics BSc 1 minor accepted at AS Level grade A only honours if you additionally achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a Merit in AEA Mathematics

* Refer to page 81 for other qualifications. **Refer to page 90 for English language requirements. 1 Course also available with a year abroad (4 years total BSc, 5 years total MSci). Please check online for details. 56 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

MEDICINE ‘I feel privileged to have been taught by such inspiring teachers.King’s has prepared me to be a compassionate, caring, competent and safe doctor.’ Annabelle, Medicine graduate

Discover King’s School of Medical Education: bit.ly/2mRRcxt

Blending biomedical sciences, King’s is one of the most highly MEDICINE population sciences and respected teaching institutions CAREERS for medicine, benefiting from clinical practice, our MBBS partnerships with three prestigious Anaethesia programme provides authentic London teaching hospitals – Guy’s, Clinical radiology clinical experiences to truly King’s College and St Thomas’. bring medicine to life. King’s offers a number of different General practice (GP) entry routes to medicine, including Intensive care medicine a fast-track graduate programme Obstetrics and Gynecology and an innovative programme aimed at broadening access to Paediatrics the medical profession. Pathology Psychiatry Public health doctor Surgery 57 MEDICINE AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/medicine

Find out more: /KingsLSM @kingsmedicine

6th Clinical exchanges

and placements

in Europe for medicine at some of the world’s most QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 prestigious medical schools visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘I’ve had clinical placements everywhere, from hospitals in London to district generals in Kent, all of which have been brilliant.’

Annabelle, Medicine

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Medicine MBBS A100 Single A*AA (including grade A in both 35 points and 766 HL (including B 6 yrs ‡ Yes Yes Chemistry and Biology) Chemistry and Biology 6 HL) kcl.ac.uk/ug Plus GCSE Mathematics and English Grade 5 SL in Maths, if not offered at grade 6/B at GCSE Medicine MBBS: A101 Single ABB (including grade A in either 35 points and 655 HL (including B 7 yrs ‡ Yes Yes Extended Medical Degree Biology or Chemistry and grade B either Biology or Chemistry 6 HL Programme in the other) and 5 HL in the other) Plus GCSE Mathematics and English Grade 5 SL in Maths, if not offered at grade 6/B at GCSE) Medicine MBBS: Graduate A102 Single Graduate entry Graduate entry B 4 yrs ‡ No No and Professional Entry Programme Medicine MBBS: Maxfax A104 Single N/A N/A B 4 yrs ‡ No No Entry Programme

‡ Two years full-time (PGDip) plus post-qualification option of one year part-time MSc. * Refer to page 81 for other qualifications. **Refer to page 90 for English language requirements. 58 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

NURSING & MIDWIFERY ‘As a King's nurse, I get to train at world class hospitals rated outstanding by the Care Quality Commission. To care for young patients and to gain experience in the process is a great learning curve and achievement.’ Chloe, Children's Nursing BSc

With nursing and midwifery at Our tutors and lecturers are leaders NURSING & MIDWIFERY King’s, we can help you find in their fields. Their cutting-edge CAREERS research feeds into your course to your own career path. You can keep you up-to-date with the latest Healthcare delivery study adult nursing or pick a thinking. But studying at King’s is different specialism that suits about much more than the teaching Further study your interests. Help people staff. From fully-equipped simulation Overseas practice and learning suites to a host of student societies, Policy and leadership with mental health issues. you’ll have everything you need to Work with children or in the make the most of your time here. Research community. Deliver babies. Our courses lead to registration, Whatever area you want to providing a firm foundation for your explore, we’ll help you learn career as a healthcare professional. the skills to succeed. Combining theoretical and practical learning, and based at some of the UK’s leading teaching hospitals, there simply isn’t a better place to begin your career in nursing or midwifery. 59 NURSING & MIDWIFERY AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/nursing-and-midwifery

Find out more: /kingsnursing @kingsnursing @KingsNMPC

1st £26k 98% of graduates in work or further study for business & Unistats 2018 in the UK and managementmedian salary studies of our 2nd in the world graduatesthree years in full-time running work QS World Rankings 2019 The CompleteDLHE University Survey 2018 Guide 2016–187 visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

DEPARTMENTS Adult Nursing Are you considering a degree in nursing? Child and Family Health As part of our Find Your Way campaign, Mental Health Nursing watch our Q&A session with current Midwifery students and industry experts: View it here: kcl.ac.uk/findyourway

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band kcl.ac.uk/ug Midwifery with Registration B720 Single ABB 34 points and 655 HL B 3 yrs No No as a Midwife BSc Plus at least five GCSEs at grade 5/C including English Language, Mathematics and Science Nursing Studies (for – – Application for this course is directly to 1 yr No No qualified healthcare King’s College London. Please check the professionals) BSc website for up-to-date information. Nursing with Registration B730 Single B 3 yrs No No as a Children’s Nurse BSc

BBB Nursing with Registration B760 Single Plus at least five GCSEs at grade 32 points and 555 HL B 3 yrs No No as a Mental Health Nurse 4/C including English Language, BSc Mathematics and Science Nursing with Registration B740 Single B 3 yrs No No as an Adult Nurse BSc Nursing with Registration B732 Single B 2 yrs No No as a Children's Nurse MSc Nursing with Registration B762 Single B 2 yrs No No as a Mental Health Nurse Graduate entry Graduate entry MSc Nursing with Registration B742 Single B 2 yrs No No as an Adult Nurse MSc

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PHARMACY & PHARMACOLOGY ‘King’s was my first choice when I applied to university because of its amazing reputation and, secondly, its diversity. Whatever we learn we put into practice – it’s clinical and theory hand in hand.’ Syeda, Pharmacy MPharm

Developing, prescribing and Our pharmacy and pharmacology PHARMACY & PHARMACOLOGY administering drugs lies at the courses provide insight into every step CAREERS of the drug delivery process – from heart of modern healthcare drug design to understanding the Community and the prevention and effects of the drug on the body treatment of disease. and clinical administration. Drug development All of our courses are delivered Global pharmaceuticals within one of the most extensive Hospital pharmacist medical and bioscience teaching Research communities in the UK, making King’s an ideal place to begin or advance a rewarding career. 61 PHARMACY & PHARMACOLOGY AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/pharmacy-pharmacology-and-forensic-science

96% 6th of graduates in work and/or study within six months of graduation DLHE Survey 2018 in Europe for pharmacy & pharmacology QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019 Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

Are you passionate about making a difference to ‘The lecturers are fantastic, there’s patients’ lives, how the human body works and an option of a year in industry and about science? View our interactive video guide to a great support network to aid in healthcare professions. finding job experience.’

kcl.ac.uk/study/bench-to-bedside Felicity, Pharmacology BSc

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR**

code Band kcl.ac.uk/ug Pharmacology BSc † B210 Single AAB (including Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes and Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL) Pharmacy MPharm B230 Single AAB (including Chemistry and 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs Yes Yes one from Biology, Mathematics or Chemistry and one from Biology, Physics) Mathematics or Physics HL) Plus GCSE Mathematics and English GCSE grade 6/B in English language Language at grade 6/B and Mathematics or equivalent

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PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION ‘Studying philosophy at King’s has made me think in a new way. The modules offered, along with the lecturers, stretch your thinking and provide you with the ability to view the world through different lenses.’ Phoebe, Philosophy BA

Challenge and broaden your Study in one of the largest and most PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION perspectives on cultures, distinguished Philosophy departments CAREERS in the country. You'll choose from religions and our place in the modules covering all areas of Charities world, on one of our philosophy contemporary philosophy and the and religion courses. history of philosophy without any Civil service gaps, including Islamic, Indian and Education Chinese Philosophy. You can explore how ideas of Finance humanity and obligation can Take advantage of our expertise in Islam, Judaism, Christianity, Buddhism Journalism influence the society we live in, and a variety of contemporary religious Law and examine the origins and movements in our vibrant Department impact of religious radicalism of Theology & Religious Studies. Ministry and modern spirituality. You'll be able to make the most of Public affairs London’s rich religious culture – with teaching that incorporates many places of worship, as well as the collections of the British Museum and the National Gallery. 63 PHILOSOPHY & RELIGION AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/philosophy-and-religion

Find out more: blogs.kcl.ac.uk/betweentheacts @KingsArtsHums @Kingsartshums

89% 6th of graduates in work and/or study within six months of graduation DLHE Survey 2018 In UK for Theology, Divinity & Religious Studies Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate QS World Rankings by Subject 2019 Philosophy retreat at Cumberland Lodge

‘I love being able to study modules in such depth from a vast range of disciplines, due to the extensive areas of research within Top 10 the department. This allows for an individually tailored degree.’

in the world for Philosophy Faith, Theology, Religion & Culture BA QS World Rankings by Subject 2019

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS kcl.ac.uk/ug Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Liberal Arts BA LP99 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs *** Yes Yes Mathematics & Philosophy GVC5 Joint AAA (including grade A in 35 points and 666 HL (including D 3 yrs No Yes BSc 1 Mathematics and Further Mathematics 6 HL) Mathematics. Further Mathematics will be accepted at AS-level A, but you will then additionally be required to achieve a 3 in any STEP paper or a merit in AEA Mathematics) Philosophy BA V500 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Philosophy & Modern R901 Joint AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 4 yrs No Yes Languages (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad BA Physics & Philosophy BSc FV35 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including at D 3 yrs No No Mathematics and Physics) least Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics & Philosophy MSci VF53 Joint AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No No grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics & Philosophy with a FVH5 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes year abroad BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)

Philosophy, Politics & L0V0 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Economics BA/BSc Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade 7/A Continued overleaf...

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Politics, Philosophy & LM21 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 4 yrs Yes No Law LLB Religion, Philosophy & VV65 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Ethics BA Religion, Politics & Society V621 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes BA Theology, Religion & V610 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Culture BA Undergraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2020 Guide Undergraduate kcl.ac.uk/ug

‘Our lecturers and seminar leaders are attentive and passionate about what they are teaching, which creates an atmosphere of openness and inquisitiveness within the class.’ Iona, Philosophy BA

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PHYSICS ‘Studying physics at King’s has allowed me to completely explore and question physical ideas and concepts in a department that is at the forefront of world-class research.’ Sigourney, Physics BSc

Physics has been studied and Today, our physicists continue to push PHYSICS taught at King’s since its boundaries. In conjunction with CAREERS CERN, we are developing new foundation in 1829, with many electronic and optical materials for Academic research distinguished physicists future technological applications and working or studying here, for renewable energy, as well as using Banking including six Nobel Laureates. physics to better understand biological Biotechnology structures and processes. Most recently, Professor Sir Engineering Research lies at the heart of our Peter Higgs, an alumnus of Finance department, with all of our courses King’s, was awarded the Nobel featuring modules taught by Research and development Prize for Physics for seminal internationally renowned scientists. Robotics work in predicting the You can choose to study straight existence of the Higgs Boson. Physics and select from a broad range of modules, or combine Physics with Biophysics, Philosophy, Theoretical Physics or Astrophysics and Cosmology. 67 PHYSICS AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/physics

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of our research is classed in the UK for Physics as world leading or Nobel prize winners internationally excellent in physics studied or The Times World University Rankings 2020 by country REF 2014 taught at King’s visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘It is extremely inspiring that Maxwell and Higgs are a part of the history here at King’s. The teaching here is fantastic.’ Anna, Physics BSc

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Physics BSc F300 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics MSci F303 Single AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No Yes grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)

Physics with Biophysics FC37 Major/ AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No kcl.ac.uk/ug BSc minor Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics with Biophysics F37C Major/ AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No No MSci minor grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics & Philosophy BSc FV35 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics & Philosophy MSci VF53 Joint AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No No grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics & Philosophy FVH5 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes with a year abroad BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics with a year abroad F305 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 4 yrs No Yes BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics with Theoretical F301 Single AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No Physics BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics with Theoretical F302 Single AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765 HL D 4 yrs No Yes Physics MSci grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics with Astrophysics FF35 Joint AAB (including grade A in 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No and Cosmology BSc Mathematics and Physics) Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Physics with Astrophysics F35F Joint AAA or A*AB (including at least 35 points and 666 HL or 765HL D 4 yrs No No and Cosmology Msci grade A in Mathematics and Physics) (including at least Mathematics and Physics 6 HL)

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POLICY & SOCIETY ‘Growing up I’ve always had an interest in developing nations. Studying global health and social medicine at King’s enables me to explore what I can do to bring change and promote equality.’ Deborah, Global Health & Social Medicine BSc

Find out more about studying at King’s within social science and public policy courses: bit.ly/kcl-policy-and- society-video

Vast financial, technological Our policy and society courses POLICY & SOCIETY and health inequality means provide opportunities to explore CAREERS diverse questions, conduct research that societies and their leaders and provide the insights that will Academic research have to decide how to navigate help to steer governments, policy the changes and challenges makers, NGOs and other bodies in Charities of the 21st century. determining how to confront some Commercial sector of the major issues affecting society Government – both in the UK and abroad. Health services and public health Our Social Sciences BA and Global Health & Social Medicine BA and National and international NGOs BSc offer unique and exciting training Policy making for a new generation of leaders passionate about social justice who want to make a difference in the world. 69 POLICY & SOCIETY POLICY AREAS: SUBJECT

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Top 6 £9k 95% of graduates in work and/or study within six months of graduation All applicants of our full time Global in the UK Health & Social Medicine BA or BSc DLHE Survey 2018 for social sciences are eligible for a £9,000 scholarship Times Higher Education rankings 2014-19 opportunity visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

SOCIAL SCIENCES BA Black Lives Matter, #MeToo, climate breakdown, resurgent nationalism, ‘Global health and social medicine rising inequality, fake news... Questions about how we understand, structure is a course that inspires passion and change society have never been more urgent. The Social Sciences BA while actually giving you the tools is an innovative course for students who care about positive social change. to make and drive the social It provides a rigorous, interdisciplinary grounding to theories and change you want to see.’ methodologies from across the social Katya, Global Health & Social Medicine BA sciences, enabling students to engage with the issues that matter most to them. Our connections in the capital and internationally provide real-world learning opportunities for broader horizons and enhanced employability. kcl.ac.uk/ug

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Global Health & Social L511 Single B 3 yrs No No Medicine BA Global Health & Social L513 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 4 yrs No Yes Medicine with a year abroad BA Global Health & Social L510 Single B 3 yrs No No Medicine BSc AAB (including Biology or 35 points and 665 HL (including Global Health & Social L512 Single Chemistry) Biology or Chemistry HL) B 4 yrs No Yes Medicine with a year abroad BSc Social Sciences BA L300 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs Yes Yes

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POLITICS & ECONOMICS ‘London is a city unlike any other. It is an incredible place which attracts decorated and experienced politicians and speakers, which really enhances the course and teaching here.’ Peter, European Politics BA

Find out more about studying politics & economics at King’s: bit.ly/kcl-politics- and-economics-video

Drawing together a wide You will have the opportunity DEPARTMENTS range of disciplines, our to explore broad themes and detailed analyses, focusing on issues European & International Studies portfolio of courses in politics confronting specific regions, and and economics offers an to select optional modules that Political Economy enormous range of modules reflect your own personal interests and ambitions. that examine, in depth, the POLITICS & ECONOMICS factors that shape regional Located in the centre of London, CAREERS and global decision making. minutes away from both the Houses of Parliament and the Charities Bank of England, we offer students the opportunity Journalism to interact with political, National and international business governmental and financial NGOs institutions across the city. Politics 71 POLITICS & ECONOMICS AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/politics-and-economics

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The only dedicated Department of in the UK for the power of our Political Economy in the United pathways in our flagship European Kingdom, with the largest research in politics and Studies BA, each include a year of concentration of scholars international studies study in the country of your choice: in this field in Europe REF 2014 France, Germany or Spain visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘Studying at King’s has enabled me to find my true passion thanks to this interdisciplinary degree, offering a variety of modules and a year abroad.’

Daniel, European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS kcl.ac.uk/ug Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Economics BSc L100 Single A*AA (including grade A in 35 points overall and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Mathematics) (including Mathematics 6 HL) Economics & Management LN12 Single A*AA (including grade A in 35 points and 766 HL (including B 3 yrs No Yes BSc Mathematics and at least one Mathematics and at least one Humanities or Social Science Humanities or Social Science subject, subject, excluding Modern excluding Modern Languages 6 HL) Languages) European L241 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Politics BA European Studies RR81 Single AAB (including grade A in French) 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes (French pathway) French 6 HL) with a year abroad BA European Studies RR82 Single AAB (including B in German unless 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes (German pathway) on Ab Initio pathway) German 5 HL unless on Ab Initio with a year abroad BA pathway) European Studies RR84 Single AAB (including grade B 35 points and 665 HL (including B 4 yrs No Yes (Spanish pathway) in Spanish unless on Ab Initio Spanish 5 HL unless on Ab Initio with a year abroad BA pathway) pathway) Liberal Arts BA LP99 Single AAA 35 points and 666 HL B 3 yrs *** Yes Yes Philosophy, Politics & L0V0 Single A*AA plus GCSE Mathematics at 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Economics BA/BSc grade 7/A Political Economy BA/BSc L200 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Politics BA/BSc L240 Single A*AA 35 points and 766 HL B 3 yrs No Yes Religion, Politics V621 Single AAB 35 points and 665 HL B 3 yrs No Yes & Society BA

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PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE ‘This subject thrives on applying knowledge to real world applications. Our teaching and facilities are second to none and I am thrilled to be at the forefront of the behavioural sciences here at King’s.’ Christopher, Psychology BSc

New course: Neuroscience & Psychology bit.ly/kcl- neuroscience-and- psychology

Psychology and neuroscience The study of the human brain PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE provide an opportunity to is one of the most exciting areas CAREERS in modern science. We explore explain behaviour in all its why people behave the way they Clinical and mental health care forms: from understanding do and investigate a wide range the brain to analysing of mental and psychological Education complex social interactions. health conditions. Forensic psychology Our students benefit from Government and policy world-leading facilities, unrivalled Management and Business opportunities for clinical and other placements, and are Medical degree members of a diverse academic Occupational psychology community at the forefront of ground-breaking research. PhD study and scientific research Scientific publishing 73 PSYCHOLOGY & NEUROSCIENCE AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/psychiatry-psychology-and-neuroscience

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2nd 21 100% The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience has 21 The Institute of Psychiatry, of the most highly cited researchers Psychology & Neuroscience is in the world for psychology in the world for psychiatry, rated 100% world leading for and psychiatry psychology and neuroscience its research impact US News, Best Global Universities Clarivate Analytics Highly Cited Researchers list REF 2014 visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘King’s combines almost every aspect of neuroscience, and lecturers are involved in cutting edge research.’ Fatima, Neuroscience BSc

‘To really understand how the mind and the brain operate in health and disease, we need scientists that are not limited by traditional boundaries between disciplines.’ Dr Yannis Paloyelis, Course Leader, Neuroscience and Psychology BSc kcl.ac.uk/ug

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** code Band Neuroscience BSc † B140 Single AAB (including Chemistry 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs Yes Yes and Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL) Neuroscience MSci † B141 Single AAA (including Chemistry 35 points and 666 HL (including D 4 yrs Yes Yes and Biology) Chemistry and Biology 6 HL NEW C845 Joint D 3 yrs No No Neuroscience & Psychology BSc AAB (including at least two of 35 points and 665 HL (including NEW C846 Joint Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, at least two of Biology, Chemistry, D 4 yrs No Yes Neuroscience & Psychology Physics, Psychology or Computer Mathematics, Physics, Psychology with a year abroad BSc Science at grade A) or Computer Science at 6 HL) Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade Grade 5 SL in Maths, if not offered NEW C847 Joint D 4 yrs Yes No 6/B at GCSE Neuroscience & Psychology with professional placement year BSc Psychology BSc C800 Single D 3 yrs No No A*AA (including at least one of Psychology with a year C801 Single Biology, Chemistry, Mathematcs, 35 points and 766 HL (including at D 4 yrs No Yes abroad BSc Physics or Psychology) least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology Psychology with C802 Single Plus GCSE Mathematics at grade HL) D 4 yrs Yes No professional placement 6/B year BSc

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THERAPEUTIC HEALTH ‘Sport and exercise medical science is a new and relevant course in today’s society. The range of modules allow me to expand my interests and work towards my passion.’ Judi, Sport & Exercise Medical Sciences BSc

‘The quality of the teaching is excellent and I love the variety of the physiotherapy course.’ Frederick, Physiotherapy BSc

Therapeutic health Our nutrition & dietetics and THERAPEUTIC HEALTH professionals play a vital physiotherapy courses, accredited CAREERS by the relevant professional bodies, role in delivering healthcare, will enable you to confidently Dietitian (private and NHS) either by tackling conditions take your place on the front line and challenges before of healthcare delivery. Food industry they become critical, or King’s is one of the most highly Healthcare within the NHS by supporting recovery respected teaching institutions Nutritionist in medicine, benefiting from and rehabilitation following Occupational therapy partnerships with three prestigious medical intervention. and busy teaching hospitals in central Physiotherapist (private and NHS) and south London – Guy’s, King’s Private practice College and St Thomas’ hospitals. 75 THERAPEUTIC HEALTH AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information on our courses and entry requirements visit: kcl.ac.uk/study/subject-areas/therapeutic-health

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in Europe for clinical, Ranked 1st in London pre-clinical and health for Food Science Times Higher Education Subject Ranking 2019 The Complete University Guide 2020 Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

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COURSE INFORMATION ENTRY REQUIREMENTS DETAILS

Course UCAS Hons A-levels* IB Diploma ELR** kcl.ac.uk/ug code Band Nutrition BSc B400 Single ABB (including both Chemistry and 34 points and 655 HL (including both B 3 yrs Yes Yes Biology) Chemistry and Biology HL) Physiotherapy BSc B160 Single AAB (including two subjects from 35 points and 665 HL (to include B 3 yrs Yes No Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, two subjects from Biology/Human Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Physical Education, or Mathematics) Physics, Sociology, Physical Plus 8 GCSE at grade 6/B or above Education, or Mathematics) including Science, English and Mathematics Sport & Exercise Medical BC16 Single ABB (including two subjects 35 points and 665 HL (including D 3 yrs No No Sciences BSc from Biology (or Human Biology), Biology or Human Biology, Chemistry, Chemistry,Physics, Psychology, Physics, Psychology, Physical Physical Education or Mathematics) Education or Mathematics HL)

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PRE-UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMMES ‘My summer at King’s made it clear to me that I want to study here. I gained first-hand insights into the course and made life-long friendships with people from across the globe.’ Louise, Summer School

‘It was a transforming experience for me. It taught me what university life in the heart of London is like.’ Teodr, Summer School

Make the most of your Our programmes combine lectures, PRE-UNIVERSITY SUMMER summer and build your seminars, excursions and wider skills PROGRAMMES sessions to offer you a genuine taste SUBJECT AREAS CAN INCLUDE: confidence ahead of university of undergraduate study and help you applications by attending one prepare for your future at university Arts & Humanities and beyond. of our dynamic, academic Business Management pre-university summer We offer summer programmes for Law programmes. students aged 15 and older on campus in London and at a number of Politics locations across the world. Psychology The Human Body Science & Technology 77 PRE-UNIVERSITY SUMMER PROGRAMMES AREAS: SUBJECT

For more information visit: kcl.ac.uk/summer

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82% 92% 60+ of students are now of students would Last summer we welcomed more interested in recommend us to students from more than returning to King’s their friends 60 countries worldwide visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

‘Thanks to the Pre-University course I am sure which degree to choose at undergraduate level.’ Ivana, Summer School kcl.ac.uk/ug 78 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

KEY DATES ‘Plan early and make a note of all application deadlines to keep on track.’ Catherine, Dentistry BDS

Follow the arrows from left to right for your application journey.

MARCH – SEPTEMBER 2020 Research courses and attend an open day kcl.ac.uk/study/visit

JUNE – OCTOBER 2020 Medicine/Dentistry – take the UCAT ucat.ac.uk

SEPTEMBER 2020 UCAS applications open ucas.com Law: applications open for the LNAT lnat.ac.uk

JANUARY 2021 JAN Application deadline for the majority of King’s courses

JANUARY 2021 Check King’s Apply for messages or interview invitations apply.kcl.ac.uk 79 KEY DATES KEY KNOW: TO WHAT NEED YOU

The following pages contain key information you need in order to apply to King’s. Please check the website for up-to-date information before you apply to any of our courses: kcl.ac.uk/study

ONLINE EVENTS You can also attend an online event where you can chat to current students, King's lecturers, admissions staff to find out Chat to our current more about King's, our courses, student students online to find out life and more. more about life at King's: kcl.ac.uk/unibuddy kcl.ac.uk/unibuddy Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate

MARCH – SEPTEMBER 2020 Create a university and course shortlist and write your personal statement ucas.com

JANUARY – SEPTEMBER 2020 Research bursaries and scholarships kcl.ac.uk/undergraduate-funding

15 OCTOBER 2020 kcl.ac.uk/ug Application deadline for medicine and 15 dental courses (UCAS only) or if also applying to Oxford or Cambridge

OCTOBER 2020 – MAY 2021

Apply for scholarships and bursaries kcl.ac.uk/undergraduate-funding

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ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

With students from USING THIS GUIDE 150 different countries Please go to pages 22 to 77 to find A-LEVELS coming to King’s, our the range of courses offered at King’s. For each listing, you will find A-level For the majority of our courses admissions staff and International Baccalaureate we would usually expect to see three are experienced in (IB) entry requirements, English subjects taken at A-level (excluding supporting home and language requirements and study Critical Thinking, General Studies, international applicants opportunities. You will also find the Global Perspectives and Thinking relevant UCAS code. This guide is Skills) in one sitting. Please check the and assessing a wide designed to provide an overview course pages online before you apply. range of qualifications. of the courses King’s has on offer; TAKING EXAMINATIONS EARLY In this section you however we would recommend will find information doing further research using our While King’s encourages students online course pages. to stretch themselves academically, and advice about students who are entered early for entry requirements, kcl.ac.uk/ug their examinations should have the qualifications and potential to achieve the same grade FINDING QUALIFICATION EQUIVALENCES as might be expected if they were how to apply. entered in the standard year. If your qualification isn’t shown Therefore, if you gain an A-level next to the relevant course listing grade B in Year 12, this will not in this guide, please refer to the be considered as good as achieving reference table on the right, which a grade A in Year 13. is intended to provide a general guide to grade equivalences for additional GCSE qualifications. There are many more equivalences also listed Some of our courses also require on the admissions webpages. students to have achieved a specific grade at GCSE level (or equivalent). kcl.ac.uk/ug-international-erq These requirements are detailed online on our course pages. If you're COMPULSORY AND studying the 9-1 GCSEs in England PREFERRED SUBJECTS or A*-C*-G GCSEs in Northern Ireland, please check the website Some of the courses we offer require for up-to-date information. you to have studied specific subjects to a certain level before starting kcl.ac.uk/ug your undergraduate studies. These are specified in the course entry EXTENDED PROJECT requirements as compulsory subjects. Preferred subjects indicate that you The Extended Project Qualification may be at an advantage if you are (EPQ) has the potential to develop studying the subject(s) and may make many skills that may prove a smoother transition into the first beneficial when studying at year; however, it is not compulsory King’s but will not be considered in for admission. Full details of course place of an A-level requirement. requirements are available online. kcl.ac.uk/ug 81 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS KNOW: TO WHAT NEED YOU EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATIONS

A-Levels IB Diploma Cambridge Access to Scottish Highers Irish French USA AP/SAT-S* Pre-U HE Diploma Leaving Baccalaureate Certificate

A*AA 35 points 3 principal 39 Level 3 credits awarded AAA at Higher in H1 H1 16 average and HL 766 subjects at at Distinction, with 6 Level 3 one sitting and AA H1 H2 (Mention D2, D3, D3 credits at Merit at Advanced Higher H2 H2 Très Bien)

AAA 35 points 3 principal 36 Level 3 credits awarded AAB at Higher in H1 H1 15 average and HL 666 subjects at at Distinction, with 9 Level 3 one sitting and AA H2 H2 D3, D3, D3 credits at Merit at Advanced Higher H2 H2

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

BBB 32 points 3 principal 30 Level 3 credits awarded at BBB at Higher in H2 H2 12 average (Nursing only) and HL 555 subjects at Distinction, 12 Level 3 credits one sitting and BB H3 H3 (Mention Assez

M2, M2, M2 at Merit and 3 Level 3 credits at Advanced Higher H3 H3 Bien) visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate at Pass

INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS INTERNATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS Our offers ask for an overall points We understand that some We consider a wide range of based score out of 45 (which includes applicants may offer a combination international qualifications for the core/bonus points) as well as of qualifications taken at the same entry to our courses. Please refer specifying grades in three Higher time; for example, A-levels and to the qualification equivalences Level (HL) subjects and occasionally Cambridge Pre-U, or A-levels and table above and check online for in Standard Level (SL) subjects. BTECs at Level 3. Our Admissions a wider range of information. Office is happy to advise you on the ACCESS TO HE DIPLOMA suitability of your combination. kcl.ac.uk/ug-international-erq King’s welcomes applicants taking the QAA Access to HE Diploma to RE-SITS the majority of our courses. Please The majority of our courses will Find further check our online prospectus carefully consider applicants who are re-sitting information online for the requirements for your chosen their exams to achieve higher grades, about entry course. This is a popular choice for but we advise checking the course requirements to applicants returning to education pages online for any guidance or each course, visit: kcl.ac.uk/ug after a break. To find Access to HE restrictions on re-sits for your chosen kcl.ac.uk/study courses in your area visit: course. Please note that we consider taking the same subject again at accesstohe.ac.uk the same level – even if through a different qualification – to be a re-sit. BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMAS Some of our courses will consider EXTENDED/KING’S applicants with the BTEC Level 3 INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION Extended Diploma, or combinations If your high-school leaving of other BTEC Level 3 diplomas and qualification is not quite other qualifications. Please check suitable for direct entry to our our online course pages for details for undergraduate courses, you can your chosen course, and contact the take one of King’s International Admissions Office if you are unsure. Foundation Programmes – refer to pages 22 to 23 for more information.

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APPLYING

We are delighted that This section provides you with more KING’S ONLINE PORTAL you are considering information as to how your application We have an online portal called will be considered. Our admissions applying to King’s and King’s Apply for all students applying webpages have detailed step-by-step to our undergraduate courses. are keen to support guidance and FAQs to help you This allows you to: you during your through the application process track the status of your application application. King’s and there is further information • for applicants, parents, carers • see if you’ve been invited to seeks to admit the and teachers online. interview (where relevant) brightest and the best • view the details of your offer HOW TO APPLY TO KING’S students with the • view information specific to potential to make the You should apply for an undergraduate international student needs, degree course at King’s through such as information on visas. very most of our UCAS. UCAS applicants can apply Once you have submitted your world-class facilities independently of a school or college, application through UCAS we will and academic staff. but where possible it can be useful email your username so you can access to apply through a school or college. King’s Apply to track your application. Please visit the UCAS website King’s Apply also has a messaging for further information. function: this is how we will ucas.com communicate with you regarding your application status and to invite If you are considering applying you to any on-campus events, so for study abroad or for one of the please ensure you use your login King's International Foundation regularly to keep up to date. programmes, please check online for application guidance. apply.kcl.ac.uk

kcl.ac.uk/ug DEFERRED ENTRY/GAP YEAR For postgraduate courses (except If you would like to take a year to nursing postgraduate qualifications gain some experience, earn funds leading to registration) please check in preparation for your studies or For admissions the relevant course pages online. generally broaden your interests, guidance please we’re happy to consider your kcl.ac.uk/pg visit: application for deferred entry. We suggest that you apply in the kcl.ac.uk/ug final year of your secondary or further education, indicating in your application that you will be deferring entry and outlining your Find further general plans in your personal information online statement. You are also welcome about applying to to apply to King’s towards the each course, visit: beginning of your gap year after kcl.ac.uk/study completing your qualifications. 83 APPLYING KNOW: TO WHAT NEED YOU

ADMISSIONS CRITERIA Our Admissions Office considers all aspects of your application, including examination grades, predicted grades, your personal statement and the reference. All applicants are required to disclose any relevant unspent criminal visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate convictions in their application. Some of our courses also require additional checks through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) or occupational health checks. Additionally, relevant work or voluntary experience is If you are invited to an interview, preferred for some of our courses; you will be given details of what ‘There’s no need to please ensure you mention this in to expect and the format of the list everything you’ve your personal statement if relevant. interview when invited. done in your personal It’s important to check our online kcl.ac.uk/study statement. The best course pages for full entry requirements applications focus and and specific application guidance for reflect on interests, your course before you apply. APTITUDE TESTS qualities and activities The majority of the courses listed CONTEXTUAL DATA that are most relevant below have compulsory aptitude to the course you’re King’s may also consider the tests that we require as part of our educational context of an applicant’s selection process. Please check this applying to.’ formal achievement, as well as other information carefully before you Schools Liaison Team indicators of potential and capability. apply and make sure that you take

King’s College London kcl.ac.uk/ug Further information regarding our the test before the required deadline. use of contextual data can be found on the website. kcl.ac.uk/ug APTITUDE TESTS

Course Aptitude test Deadline for taking test INTERVIEW Law LNAT By January 20 for all applicants Many of our healthcare courses, (M100, M121, M122, M123, M190) such as Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing Politics, Philosophy & Law LNAT By January 20 for all applicants and Midwifery, require you to attend (LM21) an interview as part of the application Dentistry UCAT Early October before the UCAS application process. These will be in the multiple (A205, A206, A202) deadline, see ukcat.ac.uk for more information mini interview (MMI) format and you Medicine UCAT Early October before the UCAS application will receive further information about (A100, A101, A102) deadline, see ukcat.ac.uk for more information what to expect if you are invited to Nursing and Midwifery King’s own Required after applying for applicants selected an interview. We may also interview pre-registration courses selection tests for interview only applicants on other courses in order (B720, B730, B740, B760) to assess qualities that can’t be seen from your application alone, or perhaps when a student is presenting non-traditional qualifications. 84 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

APPLYING WIDENING PARTICIPATION

At King’s we’re WIDENING PARTICIPATION DISABLED STUDENTS committed to admitting Students from under-represented If you have a disability, long-term the best and brightest backgrounds are supported to medical or mental health condition gain access to higher education and/or a specific learning difficulty minds regardless of through our free widening such as dyslexia, we encourage you to background. We want participation schemes. We run a disclose this in your UCAS application. to ensure that the variety of schemes including our We can then provide you with student body at King’s two-year programme K+, Realising additional information and support. Opportunities and Sutton Trust If your course requires an interview, College London Summer Schools. You can read more the information that you provide can reflects the diversity about the work of the Widening help us to ensure that we make represented Participation Department online. suitable arrangements. in wider society. kcl.ac.uk/wp kcl.ac.uk/disability

MATURE APPLICANTS CARE LEAVERS Applicants with relevant work/ We strongly advise all care- life experience must also apply experienced applicants to disclose through UCAS. Your application this on their UCAS application will be considered on its own form. This will allow admissions merits, and relevant experience staff to take your circumstances may be considered alongside or into consideration and will not in place of formal qualifications have a negative impact on your where suitable. Please note that application. King’s College London many courses do require previous has a significant system of support for study and demonstrable high care-experienced students, including attainment in certain subject areas. bursaries and accommodation. We We recommend that you contact understand the difficulties students ‘The Widening Participation the Admissions Office before from a care background face and Department have helped applying, with details of your provide financial, academic and us as parents immensely. academic background and personal support to ensure these My daughter was the appropriate experience. students achieve and succeed. first in our family to go If you are a mature student looking kcl.ac.uk/care-experienced to university and we did to take further qualifications with not have a clue about the a view to applying in the future, support that is out there. you may want to consider Access King’s staff took the time ‘As I approach my fourth to HE diplomas (where suitable); year of medical school, to explain all of this, alternatively, you can seek advice which was a huge help.’ from the Admissions Office, it still feels surreal to or see the website. think of how far I have Dilly, mother of a student come. It wouldn’t have applicant kcl.ac.uk/study/widening- been possible without participation/mature-students the immense support I have received from King’s and my determination to succeed.’ Michelle, care-leaver student 85 APPLYING KNOW: TO WHAT NEED YOU

For further information please contact the Widening Participation Department: kcl.ac.uk/wp @KCLWP

ESTRANGED/INDEPENDENT STUDENTS If you are under 25 and studying without the support of your family, and are not in contact with them, you may qualify for the same support package as care-experienced students. We strongly encourage you to let us visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate know so we can support you with your application and transition to King’s College London. kcl.ac.uk/estranged

FORCED MIGRANTS Currently, we offer eight Sanctuary Scholarships per year for students who cannot access student finance as a consequence of their immigration status. These scholarships cover the costs of tuition fees as well as providing a grant equal to the maximum student loan each year. Whilst we expect this scheme to continue annually, please check the website for up-to-date information before you apply.

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FEES & FUNDING HOME/EU

On the following TUITION FEES EXPECTED LIVING COSTS IN LONDON pages you will find Tuition fees may increase annually to We would recommend budgeting for information on fees take into account changes to the form living costs in London to be £1,265 per and content of the course and the cost month, excluding your tuition fees. and funding options of inflation. Please check our fees The website www.gov.uk also for students who are and funding web pages for the most recommends students have £1,265 a eligible for home/EU up-to-date tuition fees for all courses. month to cover living expenses. These fee status. Our range figures are only intended as a guide and kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees- how much you need will depend upon and-funding/tuition-fees of financial support is your lifestyle. designed to help you Please also allow for annual achieve your potential, IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM inflationary increases as part of your whatever your financial THE EUROPEAN UNION budget planning and remember to consider your initial arrival costs. circumstances. In May 2019, the UK government These could include accommodation confirmed that EU students starting deposits, household items, clothing, their studies in English universities in etc. For more information, please visit: ‘When you apply, search 2020 will pay the same fees as UK for scholarships and students. Funding arrangements after gov.uk bursaries on the 2020 have not yet been confirmed, but kcl.ac.uk/advice website. These can help King's is fully committed to being an fund your tuition fees international university and EU ADDITIONAL COSTS and your time at uni. students are vital to our community. You’ll be surprised how In addition to your course fees you many there are.’ gov.uk/government/news/eu-student- may incur other costs, for example funding-continued-for-202021 for field trips, equipment, materials, Freddie, Higher Education bench fees or studio hire. This will Liaison Officer If you have any concerns at all about vary by course and so we provide this and would like to speak to someone information about these costs on the at King’s, please get in touch with us on relevant course pages on our website. +44 (0)20 7836 5454. Alternatively, Please make sure you check these please visit our website for updates as course pages before you apply. and when they become available. kcl.ac.uk/ug kcl.ac.uk/study/international/eu- referendum.aspx

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NURSING & ALLIED HEALTH BURSARY The government have announced that from September 2020, Nursing, Midwifery and some allied health students will received a yearly bursary of at least £5,000. We expect the government to release further information about the bursaries, including details of the eligibility criteria, prior to September 2020.

FUNDING gov.uk/government/news/nursing-students-to- receive-5-000-payment-a-year STUDENT LOANS Currently, for home and EU students, SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES all first-degree tuition can be paid for by King’s offers a number of scholarships and a tuition fee loan. In addition, most home bursaries designed to help you achieve your undergraduate, first degree students will be potential, whatever your financial situation. visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate eligible for a maintenance loan to subsidise Search our scholarship and bursaries database living expenses. Please note: online to find funding opportunities available to you for your chosen subject area: • Repayments are nine per cent of income above £25,000 and kcl.ac.uk/ug-scholarships come out of your salary pre-tax. • Your student loan does not FURTHER HELP affect your credit rating and all outstanding balances will King’s Student Funding Office provide be written off after 30 years. information and guidance on how to apply for UK funding, as well as bursaries, scholarships For up-to-date information on eligibility and and other financial help. If you have concerns entitlement, please visit the Student Finance about your eligibility for funding or need help zone within the Student Room website. proving your personal circumstances, the Money bit.ly/student-finance-zone Advisors in Student Support & Wellbeing can assist you: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR kcl.ac.uk/studentservices STUDENTS FROM THE EUROPEAN UNION In May 2019, the UK government confirmed that EU students applying to start courses in For further information, kcl.ac.uk/ug the 2020/21 academic year will remain eligible please contact the for undergraduate financial support from student funding office: Student Finance England for the duration of their course, provided they meet the existing kcl.ac.uk/funding residency requirements. [email protected] gov.uk/government/news/eu-student-funding- +44 (0)20 7848 4204 continued-for-202021

NHS FUNDING Currently, NHS funding is offered for the Find out more fifth year of study onwards of five and six-year about how to apply dentistry and medicine courses, and also for for student finance: the second year of study onwards for graduate- gov.uk/student-finance entry courses. Subject to government review, this may change for new entrants in 2020–21. For more information and up-to-date figures, please visit the NHS website or visit our fees and funding web pages. nhsbsa.nhs.uk/nhs-bursary-students kcl.ac.uk/funding 88 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

FEES & FUNDING OVERSEAS

We understand that HOW MUCH DOES IT COST? TIER 4 VISA RULES coming to the UK as Tuition fees rise annually to To apply for a Tier 4 student an overseas student take into account changes visa, international students must to the form and content of the demonstrate they hold cash funds is a big financial course and the cost of inflation. to cover both living costs and commitment and, Please check our fees and tuition fees. before you start your funding web pages for the MAINTENANCE degree at King’s, we most up-to-date information for all courses. FUND REQUIREMENT want to ensure you Living costs to meet Tier 4 visa have fully considered kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/ requirements are £1,265 per month of fees-and-funding/tuition-fees your finances. study up to a maximum of nine months, this amount is in addition to any tuition fees remaining for the first academic year. These figures are set by the government and are subject to change. Please check the UKVI website to confirm the requirements for your course before you apply. For more information, please visit www.gov.uk and search for ‘Tier 4 visa rules’ or visit our web pages. kcl.ac.uk/tier4

LIVING COSTS As a minimum you should have access to the amount of living costs required for your visa. Living costs in London will vary depending on your personal circumstances and lifestyle. The Advice & Guidance Team can ‘London is not too expensive provide further information and for a student. Many guidance. restaurants, shops and events have student kcl.ac.uk/moneydoctors discounts, and King’s even To help with the living expenses, offer financial advice to King’s students are eligible to apply help you budget your money. for a TOTUM student discount card, There are also possibilities which offers discounts in a number of for earning money on the retailers and restaurants, as well as on side with a part-time job, public transport and leisure activities. which I for example have as a student ambassador nus.org.uk for King’s.’ Andrea, International Relations BA, Norway 89 FEES & FUNDING OVERSEAS & FUNDING FEES KNOW: TO WHAT NEED YOU

ADDITIONAL COSTS In addition to your course fees and living costs you may incur other costs, such as for field trips, equipment, materials, bench fees or studio hire. This will vary by course and so we provide information about these costs on the relevant course pages on our website. Please make sure visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate you check these course pages before you apply. To check the latest information and for further advice please kcl.ac.uk/ug visit the UKCISA website: INTERNATIONAL STUDENT DEPOSIT ukcisa.org.uk Once you have received an offer of a place at King's, you will be asked to pay a non-refundable FINANCIAL SUPPORT deposit to secure it. This will be a part payment towards your first-year tuition fees. Further SCHOLARSHIPS AND BURSARIES information is available on our website. King’s offers a number of scholarships and kcl.ac.uk/undergraduate/apply bursaries for overseas students. Search our web pages to find funding opportunities available to you: STUDENT FUNDING OFFICE King’s Student Funding Office provide kcl.ac.uk/ug-scholarships information and guidance on tuition fees, bursaries, scholarships and other financial LOANS FOR US STUDENTS assistance at King’s. Please contact our US Federal Student Aid will be available staff if you need any help or guidance. for most US students. We would recommend kcl.ac.uk/ug checking our United States Student Loans pages kcl.ac.uk/funding for guidance about how to fund your studies using kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-and- Federal Student Aid. funding/contact-us kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding/ student-funding/postgraduate-taught-funding/ united-states-student-loans

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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

King’s welcomes VISIT OUR INTERNATIONAL WEB ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS more than 11,000 PAGES FOR DETAILS ABOUT: To succeed on our courses successfully international students • dates when King’s may and fulfil student visa requirements each year from be visiting your country (where applicable) you must have a • advice on visa and immigration good command of English and be over 150 countries matters, working in the UK able to apply this effectively in an across the globe. and other key issues academic environment. International students are usually required to provide Our dedicated web • accommodation certified proof of competence in all • international careers pages for international four English language skills (speaking, fairs and employment students explain listening, writing and reading) before academic preparation courses everything you need • starting their studies. If we decide to fees, funding and to know about applying • make you an offer to study, one of the international scholarships. conditions of this offer will be to meet and studying at King’s, our English language requirements and living in London. by a specific deadline. Check the table below for English language requirements for each band. The band required for each course is labelled as ‘ELR’ in the course tables on pages 22 to 75.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Band IELTS TOEFL iBT Trinity Pearson Cambridge Cambridge King’s English International Extended/ College Test of English: English: Pre- Language Baccalaureate King's London English Advanced Proficiency sessional O-Level/ International Integrated (PTE) Certificate Certificate courses GCSE/iGCSE Foundation* Skills in Academic (CAE) (CPE) as first/ English second (ISE) language

A 7.5 109 overall Level III 75 overall 191 overall 191 overall Pass with B English A: Pass overall with 27 (ISEIII) with with 69 with 185 in with 185 in Band 7 Standard Level programme with in writing distinction in each skill all skills all skills 5; Higher Level 4 with B+ 7.0 in and 25 in in all skills English B: in English each all other Standard Level 7; module skill skills Higher Level 5

B 7.0 100 overall Level III 69 overall 185 overall 185 overall Pass with B English A: Pass overall with 25 (ISEIII) with with 62 with 176 in with 176 in Band 7 Standard Level programme with in writing merit in in each skill all skills all skills 5; Higher Level 4 with B+ 6.5 in and 23 in all skills English B: in English each all other Standard Level 7; module skill skills Higher Level 5

D 6.5 92 overall Level III 62 overall 176 overall 176 overall Pass with B English A: Pass overall with 23 (ISEIII) with with a with 169 in with 169 in Band 6.5 Standard Level programme with in writing pass in each minimum all skills all skills 5; Higher Level 4 with B+ 6.0 in and 20 in skill of 59 in English B: in English each all other each skill Standard Level 7; module skill skills Higher Level 5

E 6.0 80 overall Level III 59 overall 169 overall 169 overall Pass with B English A: Pass overall with 20 in (ISEIII) with with a with 160 in with 160 in Band 6 Standard Level programme with all skills pass in each minimum all skills all skills 5; Higher Level 4 with B in 5.5 in skill of 54 in English B: English each each skill Standard Level 7; module skill Higher Level 5

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‘Making the decision to study at King’s has been life changing in all the best ways. I’m in an amazing city full of exciting opportunities, activities, and diverse people, studying with some of the best professors in the UK STUDENT VISA world, and feeling a If you require a UK student visa and are part of an extremely applying to one of our academic preparation vibrant, talented, and courses please note that we can only accept welcoming university UKVI-approved IELTS tests. Visit our community. I couldn’t website for more information: ask for much more!’ visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate kcl.ac.uk/ug-english-req Elana, English Literature BA, USA INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ WELCOME AND ORIENTATION When you first arrive in the UK you may be unfamiliar with aspects of life and study in the country. The aim of our orientation programme is to provide you with this information, as well as the opportunity to meet other new international students. More information will be made available online in July. kcl.ac.uk/new-students/international-students

Please check online for The English language requirements the latest information for each course are listed on the before applying to any course tables on pages 22-27. of our courses: kcl.ac.uk/ug kcl.ac.uk/ug Visit these links for further support: If you don’t meet the English kcl.ac.uk/international language requirements for direct entry, you may be eligible /KingsInternational for a Pre-sessional course. Please check pages 22–23. StudentSupport @KingsGlobal 92 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

YOUR ACCOMMODATION

While studying at We guarantee accommodation for UNIVERSITY OF LONDON King’s you will have all first-year undergraduates as long INTERCOLLEGIATE HALLS as you meet our application criteria the choice of living in There are a number of rooms by the application deadline, which available for King’s students King’s Residences (which is published on our website annually. within the University of London includes those managed You will be eligible to apply for Intercollegiate Halls, which provide by Unite and Fresh), accommodation once you have been an opportunity to meet and live offered a place on an undergraduate University of London with students from other London course at King’s and you have firmly institutions. These halls are owned Intercollegiate Halls, accepted your academic offer. and managed by the University or their University Accommodation is also allocated to of London. Home scheme. You can study abroad applicants who submit their application and meet the relevant PRIVATE RENTED SECTOR also choose to live at criteria. For more details on our London offers an enormous and home or in the private accommodation and the application varied range of private properties to and allocation processes, please visit rented sector. rent. King’s has a dedicated student our accommodation webpages. housing advisor for accommodation, ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS budgeting and tenancies, and you can also use the University of London The majority of our accommodation Housing Services (ULHS), which options are in central London, specialises in helping students find close to King’s teaching campuses, private accommodation. Lists of and are within London travel vacant properties are available zones 1 and 2. Details on our online, as well as on the ULHS accommodation options are flat share noticeboard. available online, where you will also find images and information housing.lon.ac.uk on each residence’s facilities, fees and how to book a viewing. PRIVATE STUDENT ACCOMMODATION KING’S RESIDENCES Private student accommodation halls are managed by accommodation All of our residences are non-smoking providers with facilities similar to those and have a dedicated residence team Angel Lane Residences offered at King’s. You can obtain more that includes day and night reception information directly from the provider and live-in residence associates and and find tips and advice through wardens. All utilities, including Student Services Online. Wi-Fi, are included in the weekly rent and you can use laundry self-service.kcl.ac.uk facilities at an additional cost. SPECIFIC HOUSING REQUIREMENTS If you have specific housing requirements, please contact our residences team as early as possible to discuss these needs. You will be asked to complete a medical self-assessment/ personal statement form in liaison with your GP/specialist or relevant support. 93 YOUR ACCOMMODATION KNOW: TO WHAT NEED YOU

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For up-to-date information on King’s Residences please contact: kcl.ac.uk/accomm [email protected] +44 (0)20 7848 5959

For private housing kcl.ac.uk/ug advice, contact: For private housing advice, please visit Student Services Online: self-service.kcl.ac.uk University of London Housing Services: housing.lon.ac.uk

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KING’S RESIDENCES

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STUDENT SUPPORT & WELLBEING

Studying at university STUDENT SERVICES HEALTH CENTRE brings a wealth of Our range of student services offer King’s has a comprehensive NHS opportunities and practical and professional advice and student health centre at the Strand guidance to support you before, during Campus. It is strongly recommended challenges. Alongside and after your time at King’s. The that all students register with an your studies, you’ll be services complement the support NHS GP on arrival in London. Our managing day-to-day provided within your academic dedicated team is here to treat minor life, which may include faculty. ailments as well as providing specialist management of long-term conditions, Below is a sample of the areas that we money, working, issuing repeat prescriptions and offer support in: settling into a new city clinics covering a wide range of or country, • applying to King's healthcare issues. relationships, • course administration and friendships and new assessments counselling and mental health ‘I always find student responsibilities. As a • • disability services so helpful! I student at King’s, we • fees, funding and money have been blown away want you to get the graduation by how professional all • of the staff are, and most out of everything • housing and accommodation that life here has to how keen they are to • international student support help and resolve any offer. • settling in to student life issues as quickly as • starting at King's. possible. They always STUDENT SERVICES ONLINE know what to do!’ Our innovative enquiry service King’s student makes it easy for you to find answers to common questions about student life and to access support services generally. If you can't find the information you need, you can contact us for support directly on the platform. Once you're a King's student with login credentials, you'll also be able to use enhanced features. self-service.kcl.ac.uk 97 STUDENT SUPPORT & WELLBEING KNOW: TO WHAT NEED YOU

ADDITIONAL SUPPORT ENGLISH SUPPORT AND STUDY SKILLS King’s Foundations offers support to native English speakers or those with near-native proficiency who want more academic skills visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate training, such as in using sources effectively, presentation skills and writing critically. kcl.ac.uk/foundations

CHAPLAINCY The Dean’s Office and Chaplaincy are part of the pastoral provision and are available to students of all beliefs and backgrounds. King’s has chapels and quiet rooms that are open to everyone for private prayer and reflection. Male and female Muslim prayer rooms are available on all campuses. A full-time Anglican Chaplain heads the Chaplaincy, which also includes Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Free Church Chaplains, and two part-time Muslim Chaplain. The Rabbi to Jewish students in London works as an associate of the Chaplaincy. kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy kcl.ac.uk/ug

KCLSU ADVICE KCLSU Advice is independent from the university and therefore offers impartial, confidential advice relating to your rights and responsibilities as a student. kclsu.org/advice Please get in touch with us for enquiries regarding any of the specialist services we offer: kcl.ac.uk/studentservices +44 (0)20 7848 1234 @kclstudent 98 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

EXPERIENCE KING’S FOR YOURSELF

This guide should COME TO AN OPEN DAY NOT IN THE UK? NOT A PROBLEM! help answer some of Get an insight into what it’s like Discover when King’s is visiting your questions about to study at King’s at an open day. your country, get advice on visas Meet current and other prospective and country-specific information: what King’s has to students, school liaison officers, offer, but we know that and attend a variety of sample kcl.ac.uk/international this is only the start of lectures and tours. the research you will CHAT ONLINE WITH OUR STUDENTS STRAND CAMPUS: & KING’S STAFF want to do. King’s ARTS AND SCIENCES SUBJECTS We understand travelling to London offers a number of Saturday 27 June 2020 and visiting our campuses to attend an other ways that you event isn't always possible, but we still can find out more. Saturday 5 September 2020 want to give you an opportunity to experience King's. As an alternative to GUY’S CAMPUS: campus events, we host online events HEALTH SCIENCE SUBJECTS and live chats.

Saturday 13 June 2020 ONLINE EVENTS Saturday 11 July 2020 Our online events are a chance for you For more details and to learn all about life at King's. We to register, visit: cover a broad range of topics from webinars delivered by King's kcl.ac.uk/openday academics, to live chats with students and staff from all over the university ATTEND A TASTER DAY including Fees & Funding, Admissions, Residences and more. If you are a Year 12 or Year 13 student, our taster days are a great way to UNIBUDDY experience life at King's. Taster days offer you an insight into the subject Unibuddy is an online platform that Visit us before allows you to chat live with our you apply: area you want to study at university, but aren't sure about at this stage. students or send them a message and kcl.ac.uk/study/visit they will typically respond within 48 Explore taster days at King’s. hours. You'll receive a notification kcl.ac.uk/tasterdays once they reply and you can even get Discover what life at updates through WhatsApp. King’s is really like, from GO ON A CAMPUS TOUR The search feature makes it easy to our students point of view: find students by course and read their If you can’t attend an open day or blogs to learn about their experiences @LifeatKings one of our taster sessions, King’s also as students at King’s. organises campus tours every week. @LifeatKings For further information,and to book Sign up to Unibuddy online via our onto a tour, visit: webpages to chat to King's students. kcl.ac.uk/campus-tours kcl.ac.uk/unibuddy 99 EXPERIENCE KING KNOW: TO WHAT NEED YOU

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A Computer Science with Intelligent Systems 31 BSc Accounting & Finance BSc 51 Computer Science with Management BSc 31, 51 Anatomy, Development & Human Biology BSc 27 Computer Science with Management with a 31, 52 Ancient History BA 41 year abroad BSc B Computer Science with Management with a 31, 52 Biochemistry BSc 27 year in industry BSc Biochemistry MSci 27 Culture, Media & Creative Industries BA 25 Biomedical Engineering BEng 37 D Biomedical Engineering MEng 37 Dental Therapy & Hygiene BSc 35 Biomedical Science BSc 27 Dentistry BDS 35 Business Management BSc 51 Dentistry BDS Enhanced Support Dentistry 35 Programme Business Management with a year in industry 51 BSc Dentistry BDS Entry Programme for Medical 35 Graduates (DPMG) C Dentistry BDS Graduate/ Professional Entry 35 Chemistry BSc 29 Programme (GPEP) Chemistry MSci 29 Digital Culture BA 25 Chemistry with a Year's Professional 29 E Placement BSc Economics & Management BSc 52,71 Chemistry with a Year's Professional 29 Placement MSci Economics BSc 71 Chemistry with Biomedicine a Year's 29 Electronic Engineering BEng 37 Professional Placement BSc Electronic Engineering MEng 37 Chemistry with Biomedicine BSc 27, 29 Electronic Engineering with Management 37, 52 Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci 27, 29 BEng Chemistry with Biomedicine with a Year's 29 Electronic Engineering with Management 37, 52 Professional Placement MSci MEng Classical Archaeology BA 41 English BA 46 Classical Studies & Comparative Literature 41, 45 English & Modern Languages (French, 46 BA German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad BA Classical Studies BA 41, 45 English Language & Linguistics BA 46 Classical Studies with English BA 41, 45 English Law & American Law LLB and JD 49 Classics (Greek & Latin) BA 41, 45 English Law & French Law LLB and Maitrise 49 Comparative Literature BA 46 en droit (French equivalent of LLB) Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA 25, 46 English Law & German Law LLB and MLLP or 49 Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften Computer Science BSc 31 English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB and JD 49 Computer Science MSci 31 English Law & Spanish Law LLB and Grado 49 Computer Science with a year abroad BSc 31 en Derecho Computer Science with a year in industry BSc 31 English Law with Australian Law LLB 49 101 A–Z INDEX: COURSE FULL

English Law with Hong Kong Law LLB and LLM 49 K English with Film Studies BA 25, 46 King's International Foundation 23 European Politics BA 71 L European Studies (French pathway) with a 46, 71 Law LLB 49 year abroad BA visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate Law with American Legal Studies LLB 49 European Studies (German pathway) with a 46, 71 year abroad BA Law with European Legal Studies LLB 49 European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a 46, 71 Law with Transnational Legal Studies LLB 49 year abroad BA Liberal Arts BA 25, 39, 41, F 46, 63, 71 Film Studies BA 25 M French BA 46 Management & Modern Languages 46, 52 (French, German, Portuguese or Spanish) G with a year abroad BA General Engineering BEng 37 Mathematics & Philosophy BSc 55, 63 General Engineering MEng 37 Mathematics BSc 55 Geography BA 39, 43 Mathematics Msci 55 Geography BSc 39, 43 Mathematics with Management & Finance 52, 55 BSc Global Health & Social Medicine BA 43, 69 Mathematics with Statistics BSc 55 Global Health & Social Medicine BSc 27, 43, 69 Medical Physiology BSc 27 Global Health & Social Medicine with a year 43, 69 abroad BA Medicine MBBS 57 Global Health & Social Medicine with a year 27, 43, 69 Medicine MBBS: Extended Medical Degree 57 kcl.ac.uk/ug abroad BSc Programme H Medicine MBBS: Graduate and Professional 57 Entry Programme History BA 41 Medicine MBBS: Maxfax Entry Programme 57 History & International Relations BA 33, 41 Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife BSc 59 History & Modern Languages (French, 41, 46 German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a Modern Languages (French, German, Spanish 46 year abroad BA & Portuguese) with a year abroad History & Political Economy BA/BSc 41 Molecular Genetics BSc 27 I Molecular Genetics MSci 27 International Development BA 43 Music BMus 25 International Development with a year 43 abroad BA International Management BSc 52 International Relations BA 33 102 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

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N Physics with Biophysics BSc 67 Neuroscience & Psychology BSc 73 Physics with Biophysics Msci 67 Neuroscience & Psychology with a year 73 Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc 67 abroad BSc Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci 67 Neuroscience & Psychology with 73 professional placement year BSc Physiotherapy BSc 75 Neuroscience BSc 73 Political Economy BA/BSc 71 Neuroscience MSci 73 Politics BA/BSc 71 Nursing Studies (for qualified healthcare 59 Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB 49, 64 professionals) BSc Psychology BSc 73 Nursing with Registration as a Children’s 59 Psychology with a year abroad BSc 73 Nurse BSc Psychology with professional placement 73 Nursing with Registration as a Children’s 59 year BSc Nurse MSc R Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health 59 Nurse BSc Religion, Philosophy & Ethics BA 64 Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health 59 Religion, Politics & Society BA 64, 71 Nurse MSc S Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse 59 Social Sciences BA 69 BSc Sports & Exercise Medical Sciences BSc 27, 75 Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse 59 MSc T Nutrition BSc 75 Theology, Religion & Culture BA 64 P W Pharmacology BSc 61 War Studies & History BA 33, 41 Pharmacy MPharm 61 War Studies BA 33 Philosophy BA 63 Philosophy & Modern Languages (French, 46, 63 German, Portuguese or Spanish) with a year abroad BA Philosophy, Politics & Economics BA/BSc 63, 71 Physics & Philosophy BSc 63, 67 Physics & Philosophy MSci 63, 67 Physics & Philosophy with a year abroad BSc 63, 67 Physics BSc 67 Physics MSci 67 Physics with a year abroad BSc 67 Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology 67 BSc Physics with Astrophysics and Cosmology 67 Msci 103 GENERAL INDEX: GENERAL A–Z

GENERAL INDEX: A–Z

Accommodation 92–95 King’s Experience Awards 13 Alumni 4–5 King’s Strategic Vision 2029 1 Applying 80–83 Libraries 17 Associateships of King’s College (AKC) 13 Live chat 98–99 Undergraduate Guide 2021 • For up-to-date course details, please visit visit please details, course up-to-date • For 2021 Guide Undergraduate Bursaries 86–89 Location 2–3, 6–7 Campuses 2–3, 6–7 Mature applicants 84 Campus tour 98 Modern Language Centre 17 Careers service 12–13 Open days 98 Cost of living 86–89 Parents (information for) 78–99 Counselling services 96 Partnerships 11 Deferred entry 82 Personal Tutors 14–15 Deposits 89 President’s welcome 1 Disabled students 84, 96 Religious provision 97 English language requirements 90–91 Research 14–15 Faculties, Institutes and Schools 18–21 Scholarships 86–89 Fees and funding 86–89 Sports 8–9 Global Internships 11, 13 Student loans and finance 86–89 Halls of residence 94–95 Students’ Union 8–9 Health 96 Study abroad 10–11 Important information 104 Subject areas 22–77 kcl.ac.uk/ug International students 90–91 Summer school 76–77 Internships 12–13 Undergraduate qualifications 104 Interviews 83 Welfare 96–97 IT facilities 17 Widening Participation 84–85 Key dates 78–79 104 CHOOSE SUBJECT WHAT YOU FULL COURSE KING’S AREAS NEED TO KNOW INDEX A–Z

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