International Offer Holder Pack 2014

POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL

Guide for offer holders POSTGRADUATE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT INFORMATION PACK 2014

Contents 2 About your offer 4 Accommodation 12 Fees & funding 20 Learning & language support 24 Life at King’s 30

College teaching dates for 2014–15 Registration week: 8–19 September 2014 Autumn term: 22 September–12 December 2014 Spring term: 5 January–27 March 2015 Summer term: 27 April–5 June 2015

KCLSU Welcome to Freshers’ During the first month of term King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) organizes a programme of activities for new and returning students.

International Students’ Welcome and Orientation King’s hosts an orientation programme for students who are new to the UK at the beginning of the autumn term. The programme includes several events to welcome you to London, and provides plenty of useful information to help you settle in and meet other new students. You can choose to attend a three-day event (10-12 September) or a one-day welcome the following week. Both events are free but you will need to book a place online in advance in order to attend.

Booking forms will be available from summer 2013 at www.kcl.ac.uk/advice

Contact details

IMPORTANT – PLEASE READ The information contained in this document is accurate at the time of printing (autumn 2013), but the detail is subject to change and the College cannot guarantee that residences, facilities or services will necessarily be available. You are advised to check the website for updates.

Congratulations... ... on being offered a place to study at King’s College London! As one of England’s oldest and most prestigious university institutions, King’s can provide you with the inspiration and support to shine academically and develop your passions and interests.

Alongside some of the best students from around the globe coming to study in the heart of London, you can benefit from King’s wealth of academic learning opportunities, extensive employer and alumni connections, and range of careers and employability services to develop your skills. King’s world-class students’ union events schedule not only helps you find like-minded people, but also provides valuable networking opportunities, from our Macadam Cup annual sports contest to KCLSU’s Unlocking London events.

This handbook aims to answer important questions on practical issues such as finance, housing and living in London. It is packed with useful tips to help you learn more about life as a King’s student by highlighting some of the services provided.

Checklist: Key next steps Accept your offer via myApplication portal myapplication.kcl.ac.uk Check your myApplication account for messages about your academic application and to upload your supporting information – follow the instructions of your offer letter carefully and ensure you meet relevant deadlines.

Read the information on visas and Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) numbers on King’s webpage www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/international If you need a CAS number please notify us with any update or renewal to your passport via myApplication as soon as possible.

Understand your fee status and organize how you will pay the fees. If you don’t think your fee status is correct, contact your admissions officer through myApplication before you begin the enrolment process.

Find out if you are entitled to any grants, loans or scholarships and make a note of any deadlines. www.kcl.ac.uk/funding

Think about how much money you will need for the coming year at King’s and work out an estimated budget.

Find out what support is available for students with disabilities, medical conditions and specific learning difficulties before you enrol. Visit www.kcl.ac.uk/disability for more information about the Disability Advisory Service.

Research your accommodation options and apply online for King’s residences by 30 June. www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm Visit King’s offer holder pages online for open days and webinars. www.kcl.ac.uk/study/offerholders If you would like to attend English lessons before you start your course contact the English Language Centre. www.kcl.ac.uk/elc From summer 2014 onwards check the website for details and booking form for the International Students’ Welcome and Orientation.

About your offer Your offer of a place may be conditional or unconditional.

An unconditional offer is only made if you have already satisfied the entry requirements for your programme.

Conditional offers are made to candidates who have yet to complete their degree, have not satisfied the English language requirement for the programme or have another academic condition as specified in the offer letter. A conditional offer is only changed to unconditional when your grades are confirmed or when you provide official documentary evidence to satisfy the conditions of your offer. Please submit scanned copies of this evidence (including official translations of any documents not issued in English) via the myApplication admissions portal by the deadline stated in your offer letter.

If you are unable to supply evidence by this date, please contact your admissions officer before the deadline by sending a message via myApplication.

Admissions portal myApplication enables you to:

• track the status of your application • view your offer details • find your username and password to apply for accommodation • upload supporting documents such as English language test results • see information relating to the UK ‘points-based’ visa system (International applicants only) • contact us at any stage about your application.

Please ensure that you inform us if you change your contact details, in particular your email address, before the enrolment details are sent to you.

TIMETABLES & PROGRAMME INFORMATION

You will receive full programme information including timetables and programme handbooks at your departmental induction during campus registration. Timetables are finalized in the summer, so accurate information on course times is not available before September, but if you have any specific queries an admissions officer may be able to provide information based on the previous year’s schedule.

COLLEGE REGULATIONS

You cannot be registered on any other programme at King’s or at another higher education institution at the same time. This includes interruptions and resits.

Therefore, in order to enrol you must have completed or been officially withdrawn from all other programmes. Further information on our regulations will be emailed to you with your enrolment information and is available on request.

DEFERRING YOUR OFFER

You are requested to accept your offer within a specific timeframe on the admissions portal. If you accept your offer and then your circumstances change, please contact your admissions officer via a message on myApplication to request to decline or defer your place.

Please note that deferment is not guaranteed and not possible for certain programmes.

ENROLMENT

Enrolment consists of two stages:

2. Campus registration: to complete your enrolment, register in person on your campus registration day and attend your departmental induction sessions. Check www.kcl.ac.uk/newstudents for the date your registration is running on. Please keep Monday 8 to Friday 19 September 2014 available when making plans for summer 2014 until your registration dates are published.

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Bring your original academic certificates or transcripts with you (with official English translations where necessary). EU and international students should bring original English language examination certificates too. You will receive your student ID card after campus registration.

ABOUT YOUR OFFER

1. Online enrolment: before joining us at King’s, you should enrol online. Online enrolment consists of answering a short set of questions and uploading a photo for your student ID card. You will be sent further information by email in August about this process. Once you have enrolled online you will be able to access campus registration and induction timetables online.

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Accommodation King’s offers a range of accommodation to suit the varied needs of students, whether you choose to apply for a College, Intercollegiate or Nominated Residence or live in private rented accommodation.

Availability Full-time postgraduates may apply to the self-catered residences (with the exception of Brian Creamer House), the Rectory student house and the self-catered apartments in addition to Nominated Residences and the Intercollegiate Halls; a quota of places in each residence is allocated to postgraduate students. Lillian Penson Hall is reserved predominantly for postgraduate applicants.

Within the postgraduate quota, priority is given to International and European postgraduates who: • are coming to King’s for the first time • are on a programme of study of at least one year • have not lived or studied in the UK before or • have exceptional need for College, Nominated or Intercollegiate accommodation.

Demand for accommodation is high relative to availability, and unfortunately we cannot guarantee accommodation to all applicants. As such we encourage you to consider alternative housing options.

We have limited accommodation for couples. International Hall has provision for families, priority for which is given to new international applicants (apply direct).

There is more information about residences on the following pages.

Check www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm for up-to-date details.

WHO SHOULD APPLY?

Once you have accepted your programme offer and are holding a conditional firm (CF) or unconditional firm (UF) offer you may apply for accommodation, however applications are only considered following confirmation of UF status.

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Forms are available at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm ACCOMMODATION PROCEDURE

Please read the electronic brochure My accommodation available online www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm for detailed information on: • the College and University Intercollegiate residences • nomination agreements for privately managed residences • available facilities • accommodation charges • application process • allocation policy • advice on privately rented accommodation.

Once you have firmly accepted your offer to study at King’s, you will be sent details on how to access the online accommodation system via myApplication. Make sure that you choose the appropriate application period according to your student status and year of application, and submit your application before 30 June.

After submitting your application you will be directed to the online Acknowledgement Information for King’s accommodation applicant priorities, timing of offers etc. We will contact you at this stage if we require any additional information.

All communication from Accommodation Services is made by email to the address you provided to the College/admissions centres. Please ensure you check this email address (including spam folders) regularly throughout the summer.

ACCOMMODATION

If you currently or have previously studied or lived in the UK you are welcome to apply, however it is unlikely we will be able to offer you accommodation and we advise you to look at alternative accommodation in the private sector early on.

If you have specific housing requirements please make early contact with King’s Disability Advisory Service and Accommodation Services to discuss your specific support needs so that housing requirements may be assessed. You should complete a medical self-assessment form in liaison with your GP, specialist or professional support and return it to Accommodation Services with your application.

Exceptional housing requirements of a non-medical nature may be disclosed using a personal statement form (evidential documentation is also required).

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Accommodation

Halls of residence facilities and fees KING’S RESIDENCES

All King’s residences are non-smoking and provide CCTV, security, swipe-card access and laundry facilities. A limited number of places may be available in single gender accommodation; applicants should indicate a preference on their application and check availability with Accommodation Services/Residence Office; regrettably, availability of facilities cannot be guaranteed.

Prices vary according to facilities and locations. The table below gives a guide, based on 2013-14 prices and accommodation style and it is subject to upward revision for 2014-15. Heating and lighting costs are included in the fees, as are meals in catered residences. Standard residence agreements are offered for a fixed period (usually 40 weeks for the King’s and the Unite Nominated Residences, 51 at the Collegiate AC Nominated Residences or 37 weeks at Intercollegiate Halls).

See map on the inside back cover for location of residences.

Available to

Room Details

Shared Facilities

Extras

Location

Single Room costs per person, per week (2013-14 prices)

Shared Room costs per person or per couple, per week (2013-14 prices)

Great Dover Street Apartments

UG and PG students.

769 en-suite single bedrooms in apartment style. All rooms equipped with a fridge.

Kitchen-diner and TV lounges.

Pool table, table tennis and computer room.

London Zone 1. Walking distance to Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses.

£168.49

N/A

Hampstead Residence

UG and PG students.

431 single bedrooms in corridor style, a number of twin rooms and two selfcontained studio/flats.

Kitchen-diner, toilets, bathrooms and TV lounges.

Bar, music practice room with piano, pool table, table tennis, computer room, study rooms and communal grounds.

London Zone 2. Close proximity to Finchley Road (Jubilee line), direct trains to Waterloo and London Bridge.

£102.26 – £117.80

Shared rooms £85.89 Couple £170.38 – £200.27

King’s College Hall

UG and PG students.

Due to re-open in 2014 following a two-year redevelopment programme.

Anticipated single and ensuite rooms; further details available online.

Anticipated kitchen-diner, toilets and bathroom facilities.

Social space.

London Zone 2. Walking distance to Denmark Hill Campus.

For fees see www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm (summer 2014).

For fees see www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm (summer 2014).

The Rectory

PG and UG mature students only.

24 single bedrooms in corridor style. Two double bedrooms.

Kitchen-diner, toilets, bathrooms and TV lounge.

Communal grounds and bike storage.

Limited off-street parking is available.

London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Strand and Waterloo Campuses.

£119.91

Couple £160.65

ACCOMMODATION

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Accommodation

Available to

Room Details

Shared Facilities

Extras

Location

Single Room costs per person, per week (2013-14)

Shared Room costs per person or per couple, per week (2013-14 prices)

Stamford Street Apartments

UG and PG students.

548 en-suite single bedrooms in apartment style. Two rooms suitable for couples.

All rooms equipped with a fridge.

Kitchen-diner with TV.

An on-site gym (managed by King’s Sport) for which an additional fee is payable. Bike storage.

London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Strand, Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses.

£168.49

Couple £223.51

Wolfson House

UG and PG students.

247 single bedrooms in corridor style or grouped in cluster flats. 12 selfcontained flats for couples.

Kitchen-diner, toilets, bathrooms and TV lounges.

Pool table.

London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses.

£127.54

Couple £211.40

Ewen Henderson Court (Nominated Residence)

UG and PG students.

227 en-suite single bedrooms in shared flats. Four nonstandard rooms in two flats with shared bathroom.

Kitchen-diner and TV lounge.

Bike storage.

London Zone 2. Direct train to London Bridge from New Cross Gate.

En-suite £150.01 non-standard £135.03

N/A

Moonraker Point (Nominated Residence)

UG and PG students.

527 en-suite bedrooms in cluster flats. 147 studios with en-suite shower/toilet and small kitchenette.

Kitchen-diner.

Bike storage.

London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses.

En-suite £197.05 N/A studio £235.06

Intercollegiate Halls (Planned redevelopment programme commencing 2014; residences and/or facilities may vary)

UG and PG students.

A variety of single, en-suite, twins and studios, including some accommodation suitable for families (contact International Hall directly for family accommodation).

Varies, but examples are TV lounge, cinema room, bar and music room.

Catered (breakfast and dinner included in price).

London Zone 1 near Bloomsbury. Walking distance to the Strand Campus, excellent transport links to Waterloo and Guy’s.

£161 – £229.25

£123.90 – £173.25 Couple £245 – £441

ACCOMMODATION

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Accommodation Accommodation Services is located within The Compass Student Centre, Strand. Drop in between 10.00-12.00 or 14.00-16.00 weekdays. Calls between 09.30-17.00 weekdays.

UNIVERSITY OF LONDON INTERCOLLEGIATE HALLS

These accept full-time students from all the Colleges within the University of London. With the exception of Lillian Penson Hall all of the Intercollegiate Halls accommodate primarily undergraduate students. Half of the places at International Hall are reserved for overseas postgraduate and undergraduate students.

Postgraduates may apply to Lillian Penson Hall, which has places in single rooms as well as single-gender shared twin-bed rooms. There is also accommodation available for 53 couples. Most of the Intercollegiate Halls (excluding Lillian Penson Hall and Nutford House) are located in the Bloomsbury area.

PRIVATE STUDENT RESIDENCES

Students may also apply to a range of privately managed residences that offer high specification accommodation at rents starting at around £200-£250 per week.

Details of these halls and some independent hostels can be found on the University of London Housing Services (ULHS) website www.housing.lon.ac.uk

Private rented sector accommodation The supply of privately let accommodation is greater and more varied in London than in many other parts of the country therefore there is an enormous range of properties to rent. Although we can’t find private accommodation on your behalf, we are able to give practical advice on looking for accommodation and aspects of budgets and tenancies. Advice and information sheets are available from Student Advice & International Student Support at www.kcl.ac.uk/advice In addition to the College Accommodation Services, King’s students may use the University of London Housing Services (ULHS), which specialize in helping students find private accommodation. As a prospective King’s student you can register to access to the ULHS website, for lists of: • hostels and accommodation agencies • information on a range of housing issues • students who wish to share a house or flat.

Visit www.housing.lon.ac.uk for more details.

PRE-COURSE ACCOMMODATION

If you wish to look for private accommodation you can book temporary accommodation during the summer holiday through King’s Venues’ service desk and come into Accommodation Services and/or University of London Housing Services for further assistance and advice. www.kingsvenues.com

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Fees & funding Both the Student Funding Office and the Graduate School Support Team offer confidential advice to both prospective and current students covering issues such as scholarships, living expenses and more.

Funding for postgraduate programmes is available from a number of sources. Below are some broad details about the funding available from King’s, through King’s (where we administer an external scheme) and from external organisations with their own application processes.

King’s funding There are many excellent opportunities to help fund your studies at King’s. The King’s Graduate School offers a package of over 100 postgraduate studentships and bursaries. The graduate funding webpages are regularly updated at www.kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding with studentships and other funding opportunities that become available centrally and through our Schools and departments. You can search our funding database by level of study, subject area and nationality. Listed right is an overview of some schemes, but please check the website for updates and full details.

COLLEGE-WIDE SCHOLARSHIPS

Please ensure you check the application deadline for each scheme, as these can vary throughout the year.

For scholarships awarded via the Graduate School the funding application deadline for the 2014-15 entry varies depending on the subject area you apply for. Deadlines are usually around December 2013 or February/March 2014.

Graduate School funding packages are published on 1 November 2013, check www.kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding for details.

PROGRAMME AND COUNTRY-SPECIFIC FUNDING

Scholarship name

Award

Key eligibility

Apply by

King’s Annual Fund Studentship

Tuition fees at Home & EU level and an annual stipend for up to 3-4 years, subject dependent.

MPhil/PhD research in any subject offered at King’s.

Check online for details.

King’s Graduate School International Studentship

International tuition fees.

Some offer an annual stipend for up to 3-4 years, subject dependent.

MPhil/PhD research in any subject offered at King’s.

Check online for details.

School of Law LLM Scholarship

One available for a UK/ EU student and one for an international student. Both cover the full tuition fees.

Postgraduate taught LLM programmes offered by the School of Law.

31 December 2013.

School of Law Research Studentship

Five scholarships covering either full UK/ EU or overseas fees and maintenance.

MPhil/PhD research.

Check online for details.

King’s Alumni Bursary

Set amount towards tuition fees (between £1,000 and £2,500).

King’s alumni who intend to pursue a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme in any subject offered at King’s.

30 June for September entry.

Health Schools’ Research Studentship

Tuition fees and an annual stipend for up to four years.

MPhil/PhD research in any healthrelated subject offered at King’s.

November/ December for September entry.

King’s Santander Scholarship

£5,000, tenable for one year. Four awards available.

Postgraduate taught programmes in any subject offered at King’s. For students from Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay, Venezuela.

1 March for September entry.

The above information is intended as guidance only, please check the website for changes and further information on these and other scholarships.

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FEES & FUNDING

In addition to the general funding schemes listed right, there are also some programme-specific awards and country-specific funding, dependent on your country of domicile. Full details, eligibility criteria, application processes and contact details for all the funding opportunities detailed in this section are available at www.kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding

SCHOLARSHIPS

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Fees & funding

HOW TO APPLY FOR FUNDING

The application process and deadline varies for each scheme. For the funding schemes administered by the Graduate School (indicated on the funding database www.kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding), please submit your funding application via myApplication by the stated deadline, together with specific documentation as set out in the guidance provided. Details of the separate funding applications are posted online, and you may be required to provide different documentation from the admissions application. If you do not submit all the required admissions and funding documentation by the stated deadlines your application will not be considered for funding.

The majority of funding schemes are allocated at least six months prior to the start of the upcoming academic session. For funding commencing in 2014-15 you should start investigating what funding is available during the autumn term of 2013.

ANNOUNCEMENT DATES

Graduate School funding decisions are announced by the end of April for research degree programmes and the end of May for taught master’s programmes. For other schemes this date varies depending on the deadline and the selection procedure.

Scholarship name

Award

Key eligibility

Apply by

Commonwealth Scholarship for postgraduate study

Varies depending on type of scheme.

Taught master’s, doctoral programmes and split-site study in a range of subjects offered at King’s. Students must be from Commonwealth countries.

www.cscuk.dfid. gov.uk

UNESCO -L’Oreal International Fellowship for Young Women in Life Sciences

Up to $40,000.

Candidates must be female and enrolling on a postgraduate research programme in Life Sciences.

www.kcl.ac.uk/ gradfunding

Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme

Tuition fees, air travel, arrival allowance, monthly living allowance. Up to five scholarships available.

Specific postgraduate taught programmes, please see website for details.

1 March for September entry.

Scholarship for the Developed Commonwealth

Approximately £25,000 per year covering tuition fees, stipend, airfares and other allowances.

Doctoral programmes and split-site study in any subject offered at King’s. Specific to the following countries: Australia, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, New Zealand, Singapore, Malta,Cyprus, Bahamas.

7 December for entry in the following September

Chevening Scholarship

Variable.

Postgraduate programmes in all subjects.

Varies, apply to The British Embassy, High Commission or The British Council in your home country.

Aga Khan Foundation

50% grant, 50% loan.

Postgraduate taught programmes. MPhil/PhD research may be considered.

www.akdn.org/akf

www.kcl.ac.uk/ gradfunding

www.cscuk.dfid. gov.uk

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External funding

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Fees & funding

Other sources of funding

Tuition fees

Here are some of the other funding sources available. Please contact the organisations directly for further details regarding eligibility, applications and closing dates. Links to the websites can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding

Fees vary from programme to programme and are subject to revision each year. Fees for all taught and research programmes can be found listed alongside individual programmes on the online prospectus www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus

• AXA Research Fund Doctoral Fellowships • British Academy • British Federation of Women Graduates • Canada: London Goodenough Association of Canada Scholarship Programme • Canada: Canadian Centennial Scholarships • Commonwealth Fellowship and Scholarship Plan (CFSP) • Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme • King’s-China Scholarship Council PhD Scholarship Programme (K-CSC) • Charles Wallace Trust • Japan: Daiwa Scholarships • Turkey: Jean Monnet Scholarship • UNESCO • USA: Fulbright Postgraduate Student Awards.

SELF-FUNDED STUDENTS – TUITION FEE PAYMENT CONDITIONS

Other sources of financial support The International Student Disability Fund (ISDF) is available for International and EU students with a disability who are studying at King’s on a part-time, full-time, undergraduate, postgraduate or exchange basis. More information is available from the Disability Advisory Service at www.kcl.ac.uk/disability

Fees are payable in two equal instalments, by the following due dates or 14 days from date of invoice (whichever is later).

Instalment

Due date

One

31 October

Two

31 January

An Early Settlement refund of two per cent of total fees will be forwarded to students who make full payment of their tuition fees prior to 31 October or within 14 days of the date of invoice if later.

Fee deposit scheme

For certain programmes, a fee deposit scheme is in operation (usually 10 per cent of the fee). Check your offer holder letter for details.

SPONSORED STUDENTS – TUITION FEE PAYMENT CONDITIONS

If you provided a valid sponsor letter at application from an external corporate body agreeing to pay tuition fees, the invoice is sent direct to the sponsoring organisation and payment of the invoice is due immediately. If you are sponsored by a friend or relative you are regarded as responsible for your own fees. In the event of non-payment of part or all fees by the sponsoring organisation, the outstanding amount will be invoiced to you and be payable within 14 days.

Any tuition fee invoice queries should be referred to your School Office (accommodation invoice queries should be referred to the Accommodation Office). Any subsequent queries in respect of payment or collection of fees or debt sanctions should be referred to the Credit Control Department (see page 31).

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FURTHER INFORMATION

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Fees & funding

Living Expenses London is almost without equal when it comes to ways in which to spend your money and enjoy your free time, whatever your interests. Even better, the opportunities to get the best out of London on a limited budget are enormous.

You need to ensure that you have sufficient funds for your fees and that you have enough money for accommodation, food, travel, books and other living expenses.

STUDENT OYSTER PHOTOCARD SCHEME

Instalment

2014-15

2015-16

2016-17

Single student

£15,800

£16,490

£17,215

All full-time students aged 18 and over can apply for a Student Oyster Photocard, as long as your course lasts at least 14 weeks, further eligibility criteria apply.

With a valid Student Oyster Photocard, you can buy Travelcards and Bus Passes at 30 per cent off the equivalent adult rate on weekly and monthly Travelcards, which will be valid on National Rail trains in the London area, as well as on the Tube, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink and London bus services. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit

Couple

£21,800

£22,490

£23,215

www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/funding/expenses/tfl.aspx

The estimated living expenses below represent a guide to the sum required to live in reasonable comfort in London for each of the teaching sessions mentioned. If you have dependent children, we recommend that you add a further £2,500 per child.

COUNCIL TAX EXEMPTION

AFFORDABLE LONDON

With around 16 per cent of the total UK student population living in London, the capital is well geared up for students and their budgets. This means that students can enjoy a host of discounts and reductions on a wealth of facilities and services.

Student discounts can be found in many of Oxford Street’s major retail outlets with various shops, cafes, bars and restaurants offering discounted rates.

WORKING IN LONDON

Students in London benefit from a variety of part-time and vacation work offered

by London companies as well as opportunities to work on campus with King’s and the Student Union.

King’s Careers & Employability service advertises vacancies for part-time, temporary and vacation work and includes our exclusive on-campus temping agency for casual work at King’s. See www.kcl.ac.uk/careers for details.

MANAGING YOUR MONEY

We recommend you start planning how you will manage your money before you start university. If you have never lived away from home or created a budget before, one of our Student Advisers will be able to help you. If you have a budget outlining your income and are able to control your expenses, you should be able to minimize the risk of running out of money whilst studying. This will also ensure that you leave university having accumulated the minimum of debt.

For more advice and the King’s Budget Planner, see www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/london/budget.aspx

FEES & FUNDING

If you are enrolled on a full-time course, (normally defined as a course requiring attendance for at least 21 hours a week for at least 24 weeks each year) you are entitled to a Council Tax Exemption Certificate. This does not affect the liability of everyone over 18 in the property to pay council tax. In the case of a property solely occupied by full-time students who are joint tenants, you will receive a nil council tax bill, provided you have all sent in your exemption certificates. If you live in a property with non-students a council tax bill will be issued; although legally full-time students cannot be held liable for any amount of council tax, non-student housemates may expect a contribution. If you live with only one nonstudent you will receive a 25 per cent discount for the property. Once you have enrolled, visit The Compass student centre where certificate requests are handled.

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The London calendar is packed with a great mix of events with activities to suit everyone. Many of these are free, so whether it is taking in the fireworks at New Year, running in the London Marathon, dancing in the Notting Hill Carnival, tasting the culinary delights of the ‘Taste of Spain’ festival on Regent Street or catching a movie at the BFI Film Festival you can find something to keep yourself entertained. London is sure to deliver a great student experience whatever your interests, your budget or the weather.

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Learning & language support King’s provides additional learning, language and study skills support for postgraduates, whether you need assistance with English language, or are a native speaker or have special requirements.

Support for disabled students

Academic English and study skills support

The Disability Advisory Service provides information, advice and guidance to disabled offerholders and students, including those with long-term medical conditions or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia.

The English Language Centre (ELC) works across the whole College and provides both linguistic and skills training for current and future King’s students in the form of Pre-master’s Programmes, Pre-sessional Programmes and continuing support for the student body.

There are lots ways we can help, but because all students are different, it is important that we meet you to identify your individual needs. The types of support we offer include: • help to apply for relevant disability funding • short-term loan of specialist equipment and software • workshops and one-to-one tuition on assistive software packages • group study skills sessions and online self-help resources • help to apply for Personalised Examination Provisions (PEP) • coordination with relevant King’s staff to make reasonable adjustments to the physical estate.

If you think you would like more information about the wide range of support available at King’s please get in touch as early as possible. If you contact us before you enrol it gives us more time to get the support in place before you start. All advice is free, impartial and confidential.

Academic English and study skills

The ELC offers Academic English and study skills support for all King’s students, whether you are a native or non-native English speaker. All the support is free and runs throughout the academic year across all four campuses. The series of lectures, workshops and online resources help you develop both your academic language and key academic skills, such as learning how to be a critical, independent learner and writing more effectively in an academic environment. Full information about the support we offer can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/study/elc/support Pre-sessional programmes

International Pre-master’s Programme (IPP)

The IPP is a full-time programme designed for international students who wish to study at postgraduate level at a top UK university such as King’s. It is aimed at non-native English speakers who wish to improve both their language and academic study skills. The programme provides three modules: Academic English, Culture Theory & Society, and a choice of academic module: Law; Europe & the World; and Business Management. If you feel that you would benefit from further preparation before beginning postgraduate study, the IPP may be the right choice for you. The programme has September and January intakes.

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LEARNING & LANGUAGE SUPPORT

Pre-sessional programmes run throughout the spring and summer (MaySeptember) and are designed for international students holding an offer to study for a degree at either King’s or another UK institution. These courses run for five, nine, 13 and 18 weeks. If you have not quite met the English language requirements of your course, or wish to further improve your Academic English, you may be able to attend the Pre-sessional course instead of retaking an English Language test. More details at www.kcl.ac.uk/elc

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WRITING ADVICE SESSIONS

MODERN LANGUAGES CENTRE

King’s hosts the Royal Literary Fund Writing Fellows in the Graduate School.

The Fellows provide free, confidential one-to-one advice sessions for postgraduate research students and postdoctoral research staff on:

The Modern Language Centre (MLC) provides courses to King’s students and staff as well as members of the public. The MLC offers credit-bearing language modules, evening language classes, elearning courses and private tuition. As a King’s student, you are entitled to a discounted rate on some of our fee-paying courses.

• improving your written work • planning large writing projects • revising written work • creative writing.

This is a great opportunity for researchers to become more competent and confident writers.

ONE-TO-ONE SUPPORT

The Researcher Development Unit at the Graduate School provides a series of one-to-one coaching sessions for research students that deal with issues such as time and workload management, career direction and personal issues. For further information and to arrange an initial discussion please email gradtrain@kcl.ac.uk

The MLC also provides self-study facilities for language learners. At the Open Learning Centre (room K-1.072, King’s Building, Strand Campus) you will find computer workstations and resources (books, satellite television, audio CDs, DVDs, magazines). Language learning advisers will help you to further refine your language skills.

We also provide online resources in language and communication skills in five languages available through KEATS (King’s Elearning And Teaching Service).

To find out more about our courses and how to enrol visit www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc

Please note the content or structure of your research is dealt with by your supervisor and therefore not included in this unit.

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Life at King’s King’s academics are redefining the world and helping to make it a better place. With the support of our specialist Graduate School you can follow in this tradition.

Research-led teaching Here at one of the world’s leading research-intensive universities, King’s postgraduate students are taught or supervised by academics who are national and often international leaders in their field. King’s provides a supportive network by helping to ensure the welfare and success of our students.

The Graduate School champions the needs of postgraduates in College decision making and delivers training, services and facilities centrally. The Schools are responsible for academic matters and for local training, support, guidance and administration.

Most of our taught programmes provide the opportunity to undertake research.

We value scholarly enquiry and independence of thought, and our students enjoy high levels of staff contact, with free and open discussion. Our goal is to enhance your experience as a postgraduate student. We bring together the postgraduate opportunities from the Schools to provide a vibrant research environment and high quality taught postgraduate experiences.

LIBRARY SERVICES

Libraries are located at all the main College campuses and provide access to all our print materials and local IT facilities. Together they provide access to over 1.25 million books, ejournals and ebooks, databases and other online resources, as well as Archives and Special Collections.

Staff are on hand to assist you with your research and learning needs and any basic IT support you require. The libraries have self-service kiosks available for borrowing and returning items, free inter-library loans, individual and group study areas, as well as photocopying, printing and scanning facilities.

Library term time opening hours:

Students also have access to Senate House Library, most University of London libraries, and selected academic libraries within the M25 consortium.

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King’s holds a unique, internationally significant and continually expanding range of archival and printed sources. The archives total some five million documents and include such significant collections as the historical library collection of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives is a leading repository for research into modern defence policy in Britain. www.kcl.ac.uk/library

COMPUTER ACCESS

Computer rooms are provided at all King’s sites with access to a range of software including Microsoft Office and subject-specific learning resources. Selected computer rooms are open 24 hours, seven days a week.

King’s Library Services also offers a laptop loan service. Wireless internet is available across our campuses and there is broadband access in halls of residence.

King’s Global Desktop enables you to access key software applications and your personal files and documents from any computer with an internet connection wherever you are in the world.

INDUCTION AND TRAINING

In addition to programme inductions to life at King’s there is also central support available including the International Students’ Welcome and Orientation, and the Graduate School support, which begins with a comprehensive induction for new research students.

King’s provides excellent information retrieval and IT training opportunities, including free programmes and consultancy services. Library Services provides research support for postgraduate students as well as subject information specialists.

The Researcher Development Unit in the Graduate School provides and co-ordinates training and development opportunities for postgraduate research students and research staff. You can find more information online www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg/school/training

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08.30 – 01.00 weekdays (St Thomas’ House Library 09.30 – 17.30) 10.00 – 01.00 weekends During the period leading up to summer exams the libraries are open 24/7.

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SUPPORT SERVICES

WELCOME TO FRESHERS’

In addition to study resources, you will enjoy a comprehensive range of facilities and services to help support your studies and allow you to make the most of your time at King’s. These include: Graduate School; Student Advice & International Student Support (helping students with a wide range of issues covering immigration advice, money management, legal issues and housing); The Compass (a ‘one-stop shop’ for student enquiries, including immigration, finance, and legal issues); Careers Service (which offers a dedicated postgraduate careers adviser as well as many other services and events); counselling; religious provision and pastoral care; Disability Advisory Service (providing information and advice about the support systems available to disabled students); fitness, health and sport facilities. You can find more information on all of these services online.

To help you settle in, get to know your fellow students and get a flavour of some of the activities available to you at King’s, KCLSU organizes a programme of activities for new and returning students at the start of the academic year.

SPORTS AND ACTIVITY GROUPS

Experience King’s

The KCLSU Sport & Fitness team provides you with some fantastic opportunities to participate in sport and all things physical whilst studying at King’s. Whether for fun, to improve your fitness, make lasting friendships or to take part in serious competitions, regionally or nationally, we certainly have something for you with over 50 sports clubs to choose from as well as a diverse programme of recreational opportunities to keep you fit and active. The Kinetic Fitness Club offers you some great facilities and machines, with a range of classes, nutritional advice, lifestyle analysis and a personal training service all at student-friendly prices.

Besides a host of events, including high-profile speakers, exhibitions and debates, the College and the Students’ Union bring together groups of like-minded students in sports clubs, societies, volunteering projects and socially at our cafés and bars.

Our alumni network also keeps you up to speed after you graduate.

KCLSU is proud to have a diverse range of exciting Activity Groups and joining is the best way to meet those who will share your eccentricities and help you harness your talents! For a full list of the Activity Groups available, details of their upcoming events and to get in contact with members go to www.kclsu.org/groups

The Graduate School has created Graduate Lounges on each campus where postgraduates can meet students from other departments over a coffee. We have opened Graduate Zones, a postgraduate-only workspace in a number of our libraries where you can go if you need quiet time to think or write. Together with our Students’ Union (KCLSU), we also organize a series of social events called Unlocking London that help you get to know the capital and its vibrant social life.

Previous events include trips to Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre, an evening Thames River Cruise and a festive flight on the London Eye.

VOLUNTEERING AND EMPLOYABILITY PROGRAMMES

KING’S COLLEGE LONDON STUDENTS’ UNION (KCLSU)

There are over 50 volunteering groups and student-led volunteering projects at KCLSU, along with various other volunteering opportunities within Kings, the local community across London and even overseas. KCLSU also supports all of our volunteers to develop and demonstrate their employability skills, helping each student to get the most out of their time whilst at King’s.

Additionally, King’s professional skills programme invites employers to co-deliver sessions with trained careers staff giving an insight into what employers look for.

King’s also offers the Leadership Award, Global Award and London Award, which recognize various extra-curricular activities.

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KCLSU (www.kclsu.org) is here to support you during your time at King’s. When you enrol at King’s you’ll automatically become a member of KCLSU. Run by students for students, KCLSU organizes social, sporting and cultural activities where you can meet like-minded people. We also offer opportunities for you to develop transferable skills that will increase your employability when you graduate, and ensure there are ways for you to voice your opinion on the issues that affect you most. We are here to provide you with independent support and advice whenever you need it.

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WORK OPPORTUNITIES

King’s online vacancy site ‘JobOnline’ is available to all students, with over 1600 vacancies and internships available at any time as well as an annual part-time work fair, various sector-specific careers fairs and other opportunities to meet potential employers on campus. See www.kcl.ac.uk/careers for more information. Keep an eye out for opportunities to work on campus too. King’s has a dedicated on-campus temping agency offering a wide range of part-time roles across professional service areas, and KCLSU employs over 300 students to staff various venues, so there are plenty of opportunities to earn money whilst you are studying and develop key employability skills.

STUDENT CENTRES AND SOCIAL SPACES

Visit your students’ union or just make the most of the space for a catch-up with friends, relaxation or study in one of our Student Centres. Based in Boland House (Guy’s Campus), Franklin-Wilkins Building (Waterloo Campus) and the Macadam Building (Strand Campus), our student centres are available for you to: • join sports clubs, societies and activity groups • buy your NUS Extra card (for excellent student discounts) • access our advice service • get your enquiry directed to the right person • collect items you’ve bought from our Online Shop • pick up a CRB form • vote during student union elections.

We offer three amazing venues for you to get together with new friends on campus: the Waterfront Bar & Kitchen (Strand Campus), Guy’s Bar and Kitchen & Co at Guy’s (Guy’s Campus) serve a range of food and drinks all day. Visit www.kclsu.org/subars for more information.

The London Advantage London is a multi-faceted city, full of opportunities for you as a student to make the most of the capital. London is a global hub for cultural, business, political, media, legal and sporting events. King’s has connections to all walks of London life and as a student here you will benefit from these links through your programme and through various opportunities to take part in events and hear world-renowned guest speakers.

EXPERIENCE LONDON

London life is full, colourful and varied. There is a wealth of cultural and academic resources on your doorstep, many of which are free to use. These include world famous museums such as the V&A and Natural History Museum, libraries such as the British Library, theatres both West End and independent, and galleries including Tate Modern, Tate Britain and The National Gallery. London is also well known for its specialized collections and many important historical societies.

On a sunny day, discover London’s parks, such as Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Regent’s Park. These often play host to major music events, including the Wireless Festival and Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park. London also offers a wealth of shopping opportunities: visit the shopping hub of Regent and Oxford Streets; lose yourself in Camden or Greenwich Market or explore vibrant Brick Lane and Spitalfields.

There are many guides available (both in print and online) to all that London has to offer, and weekly magazines such as Time Out to keep you up to date with what is happening.

We look forward to welcoming you to King’s.

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Key contacts For resources for offer holders, including this guide in electronic format, visit www.kcl.ac.uk/study/offerholders

ACCOMMODATION Accommodation Services Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2759 www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm University of London Housing Services Tel +44 (0)20 7862 8880 housing@lon.ac.uk www.housing.lon.ac.uk

ADMISSIONS Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions For queries related to: • Arts & Humanities • Law • Natural & Mathematical Sciences • Social Science & Public Policy • English Language Centre • Study Abroad and Exchange. www.kcl.ac.uk/casa Health Schools Admissions Centre For queries related to:

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE

VISITS, EVENTS AND GENERAL CONTACTS

King’s Careers & Employability careers@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/careers

For information on study skills and language support for all students.

Tel +44 (0)20 7848 1600 elc@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/elc

For general information on studying at King’s contact The Compass. For information about visits to your country and other events see details below.

THE COMPASS The Compass team can help with general queries on the following: • immigration • finance • money management • welfare benefits • childcare support • housing rights • legal issues.

Tel +44 (0)207 848 7070 www.kcl.ac.uk/thecompass thecompass@kcl.ac.uk

DISABILITY ADVISORY SERVICE For information, advice and guidance on support available for disabled students, long-term medical conditions and specific learning difficulties.

Tel +44 (0)20 7848 3398 disability@kcl.ac.uk

FEES For tuition fee status contact the relevant admissions office, or for general advice: Finance (Credit Control) Office Tel +44 (0)20 7848 3290/3372 credit.control@kcl.ac.uk

FUNDING For advice on King’s bursaries, scholarships and hardship funds.

Student Funding Office Tel +44 (0)20 7848 4362/4471/4472 funding@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/funding OR Graduate School Support Office Tel +44 (0) 7848 3376/3389 graduateschool@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/gradfunding

MODERN LANGUAGE CENTRE Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2890 modern.language@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc

UK & Europe Marketing Team Tel +44 (0)20 7848 3988 international@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/international openday@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.ukl/study/pg/openday Follow @KingsGlobal on Twitter for news about visits to your region.

Student advice & international student support For advice about immigration, finances, welfare benefits & legal matters.

Tel +44 (0)20 7848 6858 thecompass@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/advice Follow @KingsAdvice on Twitter or KingsLondonInternational on Facebook for news about visits to your region.

The British Council Tel +44 (0)161 957 7755 general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org www.britishcouncil.org Follow @BritishCouncil on Twitter.

UKCISA UK Council for International Student Affairs 9-17 St Albans Place Islington London N1 0NX Tel +44 (0)20 7107 9922

CONTACTS & MAPS

• Biomedical Sciences • Dentistry • Medicine • Institute of Psychiatry • Nursing. www.kcl.ac.uk/hsac

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Student Advice Line Offers information and advice to all international students. +44 (0)20 7107 9922 www.ukcisa.org.uk

GRADUATE SCHOOL For advice on resources and funding opportunities for postgraduates at King’s. graduateschool@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/graduateschool

STUDENTS’ UNION KCLSU Tel +44 (0)20 7848 1588 enquiries@kclsu.org www.kclsu.org Follow @KCLSU on Twitter.

University of London Union (ULU) Tel +44 (0)20 7664 2000 general@ulu.co.uk www.ulu.co.uk National Union of Students (NUS) Tel +44 (0)20 7272 8900 www.nus.org.uk

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