Undergraduate Prospectus 2015
Contents WELCOME TO KING’S
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KEY INFORMATION
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Fees & funding International students Entry requirements Applying Accommodation Wellbeing and Study support PROGRAMMES BY SUBJECT
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Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Sciences Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies Chemistry Classics, Ancient History & Classical Archaeology Comparative Literature Computer Science Dentistry English European & International Studies Film Studies French Geography German History International Foundation Programmes Law Liberal Arts Management Mathematics Medicine Midwifery Music Nursing Nutrition & Dietetics Pharmacy Philosophy Physics Physiotherapy Politics & International Development Psychology Social Science, Health & Medicine Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies Theology & Religious Studies War Studies
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Cover image: New Hunt’s House, Guy’s Campus, and the Shard at dusk. Photographer: Paul Grundy
Welcome to King’s
I am delighted to have this opportunity to share with you an insight into life at King’s and how our work continues to attract the brightest and best people. Times change but our desire to inspire you and help you realise your full potential remains as potent as always. Now ranked in the top 20 universities in the world*, King’s has a distinguished history and an innovative atmosphere. Offering cuttingedge research and globally respected teaching and learning across a wide range of subjects, the College continues to provide a prestigious modern education for its students leading to fulfilling futures. In the last 180 years King’s has made an extraordinary contribution to modern life, particularly in the areas of science, healthcare, social science, law and the arts and humanities. At one of the oldest universities in the UK and the fourth oldest in England, King’s people and their work continue to help shape the world in which we live. We are an integrated community of around 31,000 people (25,000 students and 6,000 staff) with four campuses in central London and a fifth in South London. The King’s family extends to nearly 200,000 former students and staff around the world. I am particularly proud that King’s maintains its reputation for friendliness and inclusiveness and continues to emphasize its tradition of working ‘in the service of society’.
PROFESSOR SIR RICHARD TRAINOR PRINCIPAL *QS World University Rankings, 2013
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Top 20
in the world
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QS World University Rankings ‘It is excellent news that King’s has reached the top 20 in the world in the QS World University Rankings. Based on international surveys, our scores for academic and employer reputations are over 90 per cent. This is testament to the quality of our faculty and students and the high regard in which our research and teaching are held across the globe.’ Professor Sir Rick Trainor, Principal
FIVE-STAR UNIVERSITY
QS rates King’s as a five-star university, described by them as, ‘World-class in a broad range of areas, enjoys a high reputation and has cutting-edge facilities and internationally renowned research and teaching faculty’. This is based on the university’s performance across criteria including: research quality; teaching quality; graduate employability; internationalisation; innovation; knowledge transfer and infrastructure. SIXTH IN THE UK
King’s rose two places to sixth in the UK in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2013-14, in association with Thomson Reuters.
‘Wherever I go, the reaction on people’s faces when I tell them I study at King’s is the same. There is an immediate look of respect and admiration.’ Olukemi, Computer Science with a year in Industry BSc
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ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL
KING’S MAUGHAN LIBRARY
KING’S STRAND CAMPUS
LONDON EYE
SOUTH BANK ARTS COMPLEX
BIG BEN
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
In the heart of
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KING’S WATERLOO CAMPUS
FINANCIAL DISTRICT
TATE MODERN
SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE
THE SHARD
KING’S GUY’S CAMPUS
WATERLOO STATION
KING’S ST THOMAS’ CAMPUS
KING’S DENMARK HILL CAMPUS
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Connecting you...
King’s connects with people and organizations throughout London and across the globe – from government, business and industry to charities, sport and culture. King’s brings you many opportunities to benefit from these links on your chosen programme, in the networks and contacts you make, through special events and invited guests. ‘Being part of King’s vibrant and stimulating community with its unrivalled location means that I am not just a student, but am part of London and at the centre of the country’s political, economic and cultural life’ Amy, Classical Studies BA
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South London & Maudsley NHS Foundation Trusts
Barbican Centre
Herbert Smith Freehills Shakespeare’s Globe
HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS
Pinsent Masons
V&A Norton Rose British Museum Baker & McKenzie
Medical Research Council (MRC)
Royal Opera House Shearman & Sterling Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trusts
CULTURAL AND ARTS ORGANIZATIONS
Ashurst
World Health Organization (WHO)
Berwin Leighton Paisner
KING’S HEALTH PARTNERS
National Gallery
Hogan Lovells
Southbank Centre
King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts
Glaxo Smith Kline (GSK)
LAW EVENTS WITH TOP CITY FIRMS
Royal Society of Arts
British Heart Foundation
Sadler’s Wells
Royal Shakespeare Company
British Dental Association (BDA)
Allen & Overy
British Library
Tate Modern
Department of Health
Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer
Field Fisher Waterhouse
Cancer Research UK
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opportunity The College Chapel, Strand Campus
King’s offers you many ways to enhance your university experience and to give your future and career an edge. Expand your lifelong learning by taking advantage of internships, study abroad, additional courses, volunteering, student societies and sports. King’s Health & Fitness Centre
Cricket team train at the Oval KCL radio offers free training with industry pros
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Netball for beginners to county level
Explore London
EMPLOYABILITY
Our Careers Service provides support both during your time with us and when you graduate, organizing events, workshops and professional skills development programmes as well as offering one-to-one advice. www.kcl.ac.uk/careers INTERNSHIPS
A proven way to boost employability, find out about doing an internship for credit as part of your degree via the Internship Programme.
‘Both King’s Careers & Employability and my department have been very supportive in helping me and others to obtain internships in investment banks and King’s reputation is a great asset to my CV.’ Mark, Computer Science BSc
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SUMMER SCHOOL
Learn, live and experience being a student at King’s with our intensive and rewarding summer school programmes. www.kcl.ac.uk/summerschool THE ASSOCIATESHIP OF KING’S COLLEGE (AKC)
The AKC was first awarded in 1835. It can be taken by all students alongside their degree. For further details visit www.kcl.ac.uk/akc EVENING LANGUAGE CLASSES
The Modern Language Centre offers you the opportunity to take a language module as part of your degree or take Continuing Professional Development (CPD)-accredited evening language classes. www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc KING’S COLLEGE LONDON STUDENTS’ UNION (KCLSU)
Make lifelong friends, build your CV and discover new activities. Run by students, for students, KCLSU is your Students’ Union. Choose from over 250 student-led sports clubs, societies and activity groups. • Build your employability skills at dedicated workshops and training courses. • Make a difference through volunteering and fundraising. • Shape your experience through Student Council as a Student Rep or Student Officer. • Join friends at one of our bars and discover London with our entertainment programme. • Find support from our Academic Advice Service. • Work for us as part of our Student Staff Team. Find out more at www.kclsu.org
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...to the world Tower Bridge, London
Internationalism flows through every area of King’s from the formal links created through the Global Institutes, partner universities and study abroad programmes to the informal friendships that grow out of our diverse student and staff populations. Taj Mahal, India Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco, USA
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Central Plaza. SĂŁo Paolo, Brazil
STUDY ABROAD
With over 150 partner institutions, King’s connects you to the world. Studying abroad for a semester, a year, or a summer is a unique opportunity to expand your personal and academic horizons; preparing you for the global stage, and boosting your employability. In most cases you won’t have to extend your degree, and you will make a significant saving on tuition fees for the period you spend abroad. More information on study abroad opportunities and their benefits: www.kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad
KING’S PARTNER UNIVERSITIES Great Wall of China
Joint programmes, student and staff exchanges and research collaborations are among the many advantages of our partnerships with other leading universities. Our strategic partners are: • University of California, San Francisco, USA • University of Hong Kong • Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi, India • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, USA • Renmin University of China • University of São Paulo, Brazil • National University of Singapore. For details about our relationships with partner universities: www.kcl.ac.uk/strategicpartners
‘I am truly amazed by the diversity of students here. My neighbours in halls came from Singapore, the US, Spain and the UK. It was a great experience of how people from different cultures and backgrounds converge and interact.’ Hei Li, English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB Eiffel Tower, Paris, France
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...to our
alumni NOBEL LAUREATES
Large Hadron Collider
PIONEERS
Professor Peter Higgs, alumnus
Professor Michael Levitt,
Professor Maurice Wilkins CBE,
James Clerk Maxwell developed his
of King’s, jointly received the Nobel Prize for Physics for the discovery of the mechanism of the Higgs boson.
alumnus of King’s, was jointly awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for the development of multiscale models for complex chemical systems.
Emeritus Professor of Biophysics at King’s, received the Nobel Prize for his part in the discovery of the structure of DNA.
theory of electromagnetism and the ‘Maxwell Equations’ while Professor of Natural Philosophy at King’s, paving the way for radio, television, radar and mobile phones.
Professor Sir Charles Scott Sherrington, student and lecturer
Sir Edward Appleton, Wheatstone Professor at King’s, received the Nobel Prize for his explorations of the ionosphere, making long-range short-wave telecommunication and radar possible.
Dr Max Theiler, student at St Thomas’, received the Nobel Prize for developing a vaccine for yellow fever.
Sir Arthur C Clarke, who wrote his first novel while studying Physics and Mathematics at King’s, is popularly included in ‘the big three of science fiction’.
at St Thomas’, received the Nobel Prize for his research on the nervous system.
Professor Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, student and lecturer at Guy’s, received the Nobel Prize for his discovery of growth-stimulating hormones.
Dr Mario Varga Llosa, lecturer in Latin American Literature at King’s, received the Nobel Prize for Literature ‘for his cartography of structures of power and his trenchant images of the individual’s resistance, revolt, and defeat’.
Charles Barkla, Professor of Physics at King’s, received the Nobel Prize for his work on X-rays.
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Professor Sir James Black, Emeritus Professor of Analytical Pharmacology at King’s, received the Nobel Prize for the development of beta-blocker and anti-ulcer drugs used in the treatment of coronary heart disease, high blood pressure and heart failure.
Professor Jean Hanson, King’s first female Fellow of the Royal Society (FRS), was co-proposer of the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction that enables speedier and more complete recovery from injury and disease.
Sir Owen Richardson, Professor of Physics at King’s, received the Nobel Prize for pioneering the study of thermionics.
Dame Cicely Saunders, King’s alumna of St Thomas’, founded the modern hospice movement.
The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, alumnus and later Visiting Professor of King’s, received the Nobel Peace Prize for his peaceful opposition to South Africa’s apartheid regime.
Richard Dyer, Professor of Film Studies at King’s, and Professor Martin Stokes, King Edward Professor of Music at King’s, were elected to the British Academy for their distinction in the humanities and social sciences in 2012.
James Clerk Maxwell Telescope
CONTEMPORARY HEROES
Sir Charles Wheatstone developed
Dr Katherine Grainger CBE
Rory Bremner, political satirist,
the first viable wireless telegraphy system and publicly transmitted and received the first electronic telegraph message while he was Professor of Experimental Philosophy at King’s.
received her PhD in Law at King’s after winning medals at four successive Olympic Games, including gold in the 2012 women’s double skulls.
playwright and comedian, is a King’s graduate in Modern Languages.
Sir Charles Lyell wrote the third
Professor Sir Lawrence Freedman won the Duke of
The Right Honourable Sir Robin Auld of the Privy
Westminster’s Medal for Military Literature and Lionel Gelber Prize for his book A Choice of Enemies: America Confronts the Middle East.
Council, who took his LLB and PhD at King’s and is a Fellow of the College and former Lord Justice of Appeal, is the Senior Presiding Judge for England and Wales.
Professor Sunil Khilnani, Avantha
Michael Morpurgo OBE, King’s graduate in English & French, is a famous children’s author whose book Warhorse was recently made into a hit West End play.
volume of Principles of Geology while he was the first Professor of Geology at King’s.
Rosalind Franklin, Researcher Associate at King’s, took the famous X-ray diffraction image (Photo 51) that led to correct modelling of the double helix structure of DNA.
Professor and Director of King’s India Institute, is a recipient of the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2005, awarded by the Indian Government. He served as a Governor of the Jawaharlal Nehru Memorial Trust.
Mixmaster Morris (Gould Morris), leading DJ and Label Manager at Apollo Records is a King’s graduate in English.
Comedian Jo Brand has a long association with King’s Institute of Psychiatry and was made a Fellow of King’s for her advocacy work with people with mental health problems.
Kele Okereke, King’s graduate in English Literature, is lead singer and guitarist of the band Bloc Party.
Professor Gerald Russell first identified the bulimia nervosa syndrome at King’s Institute of Psychiatry.
Florence Nightingale founded the world’s first professional school of nursing at St Thomas’ Hospital.
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Discover...
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World-class research underpins all our work at King’s. It attracts leading academics ensuring that your learning is based on the most contemporary thinking. Our Schools and global institutes are at the cutting-edge of research in their areas. Their work is challenging and groundbreaking, leading to new thinking in fields as diverse as global security and human rights issues through to new treatments for diseases using stem cells. Discover more about the area of King’s research that is of most interest to you:
www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/why/research.aspx
‘I chose King’s as I wanted to attend a university that was renowned and well-respected across all subjects, not just for nursing. The nursing course is fantastic though. I’ve had the privilege of learning from leaders in the NHS and have been on placement in some of the best hospitals in the country. King’s was my first choice of university and after visiting I was completely enchanted with its history and atmosphere.’ Hannah, Nursing Studies BSc (Children’s Branch)
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...health FLORENCE NIGHTINGALE SCHOOL OF NURSING & MIDWIFERY
King’s research found that most nurses on NHS wards cannot complete aspects of patient care because they do not have enough time. Researchers say their findings could act as an early warning system for the NHS to identify wards with inadequate nurse staffing levels and ultimately will help save lives. King’s students benefit from research-led teaching
MEDICINE
King’s ‘stem cell hotel’ will house a catalogue of humaninduced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells, to study the effect of genetic variation on health and disease. The £12.75m resource, based at Guy’s Hospital, will see clinicians and laboratory scientists working together to develop pioneering treatments.
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BIOMEDICAL SCIENCE
The first sunscreen based on natural compounds produced by coral is being developed at King’s. Dr Paul Long has discovered how coral produces UV-protective mycosporinelike amino acids (MAAs). By uncovering the genetic and biochemical processes, he hopes to recreate MAAs synthetically to use in sunscreen.
DENTAL INSTITUTE
Researchers at King’s have revealed the genetic basis of high-arched palate in the mouth for the first time, a discovery that could pave the way for new treatments to reverse the condition. High-arched palate is associated with around 300 different conditions and can lead to a range of difficulties.
INSTITUTE OF PSYCHIATRY
Research is uncovering what babies can teach us about autism. A team in the Psychology Department is using several experimental techniques to give new insights in early atypical development in babies who are at high family risk of autism, leading us to test new potential interventions beginning in the first year of life. www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus for full programme details 17
...arts & sciences NATURAL & MATHEMATICAL SCIENCES
King’s alumnus Peter Higgs was awarded the Nobel Prize for Physics in October 2013. He delivered the Higgs Boson lecture to offer-holders in spring 2012 and also the inaugural Annual Higgs Lecture in December 2012 to an audience of staff, students and science professionals. View the video online. www.kcl.ac.uk/nms/ Higgs-Lecture.aspx King’s students benefit from research-led teaching
THE DICKSON POON SCHOOL OF LAW
Since joining King’s, Professor Robert Wintemute has helped build the law relating to sexual orientation discrimination from scratch, drawing on a detailed knowledge of discrimination law worldwide to improve the rights of lesbian and gay individuals and couples. His work has made a significant start in bringing about global change. 18 DISCOVER…
ARTS & HUMANITIES
Sending an email or tweet or browsing the internet creates an unprecedented wealth of data about who we are and what we do. Until now, access to all this data has been restricted. A project led by two King’s researchers hopes to democratize this information and open up new avenues for research and creativity.
GLOBAL INSTITUTES
Research on global poverty and emerging economies suggests a radical rethink of aid and international development is needed. The findings of Andy Sumner, Co-Director of the King’s International Development Institute, with regard to a new bottom billion, stand to reshape thinking about global poverty and the emerging economies.
SOCIAL SCIENCE & PUBLIC POLICY
Cyber war may never take place according to Dr Thomas Rid, Reader in War Studies at King’s. In a paper published in The Journal of Strategic Studies, he argues that cyber warfare has never taken place, nor is it currently doing so or likely to do so in the future.
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...your
campus GUY’S CAMPUS
Home to Biomedical Sciences, the Dental Institute and Medicine.
‘Every day as I walk through the passages of Guy’s Campus I feel blessed that I got this opportunity to study at such a great institution.’ Saima, Diabetes & Nutritional Sciences PhD
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DENMARK HILL CAMPUS
Home to the Dental Institute, the Institute of Psychiatry and Medicine.
‘The campus mixes a community feel with an internationally recognized hospital environment. I really feel like I’m getting a fantastic opportunity to learn in the heart (and soul!) of London.’ Nada, Medicine MBBS
ST THOMAS’ CAMPUS
Home to Biomedical Sciences, the Dental Institute and Medicine.
‘You can’t get closer to the heart of London than when you’re working at Tommies. Eating lunch on the river overlooking the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben is almost surreal.’ Harriet, Medicine MBBS
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STRAND CAMPUS
Home to Arts & Humanities, Law, Natural & Mathematical Sciences, Social Science & Public Policy.
‘There are many renowned universities in the world, but King’s has something that makes it special – a spirit. Its unique location and fascinating history, along with the skilled teachers, made me choose to study here.’ Ana, Ancient History BA
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WATERLOO CAMPUS
Home to Biomedical Sciences, Nursing & Midwifery, Social Science & Public Policy and the Dental Institute.
‘I am mainly based at the Waterloo campus and once there, there is no need to leave due to the fantastic amenities – the funky canteen and huge library.’ Sophia, Nursing with pre-registration, Mental Health Nursing BSc
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Key information We realise that going to university is a big life-changing step. With over 52,000 degree programmes offered at over 200 universities and colleges in the UK, we also appreciate how difficult and confusing it can be to make the right decision, and for parents and care givers to offer advice and support. This flow chart includes key stages for you to consider during the application process including important deadlines in red circles, to ensure you keep one step ahead. The following key information pages are an introduction to everything you need to know before coming to King’s and what your next step is. Fees and Funding
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International students
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Entry requirements
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Applying Accommodation Wellbeing and Study Support
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2014 Visit www.kcl.ac.uk for more information
MAY–JULY 2015 Good luck with your final examinations
TIP 2014 Create a university and course shortlist www.ucas.com
30 JUNE 2015
Accommodation application deadline AUGUST 2015 Confirmation of exam results if part of your conditional offer
TIP Don’t forget your English Language results if part of your conditional offer
MAY–AUGUST 2015 Apply for your visa and pay any deposit (if required)
OFFER HOLDER OPEN DAY Look out for your invite to our offer holder open days January–April www.kcl.ac.uk/openday
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OPEN DAYS AND CAMPUS TOURS Reserve your place at a King’s open day and campus tour to meet our current students and attend a lecture in your area of interest www.kcl.ac.uk/openday
TIP SUMMER 2014 Research bursaries and scholarships
The Old Entrance Hall, Strand Building
TIP SEPTEMBER 2014 Finalize your personal statement
SEPTEMBER 2014 UCAS applications open
15 OCTOBER 2014 Application deadline for medicine and dental programmes
8 MAY 2015
MAY–AUGUST 2015 Contact the Disability Advisory Service to arrange any support (if applicable)
31 MARCH 2015
OCTOBER-MAY 2014 Apply for scholarships and bursaries
NOVEMBER 2014 Look out for your offer details between these dates
2015 Check myApplication for messages or interview invitations
EARLY SEPTEMBER 2015 Occupational health check/Disclosure and Barring Services check (if applicable)*
/ Unconditional/conditional offer holder path
EARLY SEPTEMBER 2015 Enrol online
Important deadline
15 JANUARY 2015 Application deadline for the majority of King’s programmes
LATE SEPTEMBER 2015 Register on campus to complete your enrolment
*Deadlines may vary, check your offer letter carefully.
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KEY INFORMATION
Standard deadline to accept your offer*
Fees & funding Home/EU students King’s aims to support you in many different ways. We understand that the rising cost of education may be an issue. Our range of funding options is designed to help you achieve your potential, whatever your financial circumstances. The following information is correct for 2014, fees may increase for 2015. Please check key websites for the most current figures.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
STUDENT LOAN
Estimated fees and London living costs per year
• Check your eligibility to see whether you can get a student loan to subsidise your living expenses. Loans of up to £7,751 in 2014 will be available for most eligible full-time students.
13000 12000
• All of your first-degree tuition can be paid for by a tuition fee loan.
10000 8000
• You only start to repay your student loan after you have left university and are earning over £21,000.
6000
• Repayments are nine per cent of income above £21,000, and come out of your salary pre-tax.
£7,751
£11,500
£9,000
2000
£9,000
4000
• Your student loan does not affect your credit rating (for when you want to buy a house) and all outstanding balances will be written off after 30 years.
0 tuition
living expenses
accommodation, travel and general living costs loan fees
Living expenses Home/EU
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Single
£11,500
£12,100
£12,700
Couple
£17,500 £18,100
£18,700
Living expenses are offered here as a guide to living in reasonable comfort in London. This cost will vary according to your own circumstances and lifestyle.
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KEY INFORMATION
‘Students in London receive a greater maintenance loan and King’s runs a generous bursary scheme. Your student card also comes in extremely useful for getting discounts in places such as high street stores and cinemas as well as many clubs on their student nights.’ Sarah French with English with a year abroad BA
China Town, London
The NHS meets the tuition fees for home students studying: • Dentistry • Medicine • Midwifery • Nursing • Nutrition & Dietetics • Physiotherapy.
Fees & living expenses: Government grants and bursaries Grants and bursaries come in the form of cash or fee waivers to help you pay for living expenses and/or tuition fees. You have to apply for these and meet certain eligibility requirements. If you are awarded any of these you don’t have to pay them back. For a full list of eligibility criteria and how to apply visit www.kcl.ac.uk/funding Government grant
Maintenance Grant
Amount you could receive with a household income of… £0-25,000
£25,001-42,610
£3,387
£50-£3,386
These scholarships are designed to help students with limited family incomes meet the costs of studying at King’s College London. The amount awarded may vary dependent on which band you fall into, and if your parents/ caregivers earn above the top band you may not be eligible to apply. Some of these are also subject-specific. Bursary, grant, Amount you could receive with scholarship a household income of… name £0-25,000 £25,001-42,611
King’s merit-based scholarships These scholarships are offered to students on specific programmes of study and awarded according to your individual achievement. Often you will require excellent grades, be asked to write an essay or be invited to an interview during the selection process. Scholarship
Amount you receive on merit-based schemes
Angela Scott Medical Award
£1,000/year
Desmond Tutu Scholarship
£1,000
National Scholarship Programme
£2,500 bursary
n/a
Dickson Poon Scholarship (Law)
Up to full fee waiver/ year
King's STEM Enterprise Scholarship
£15,000 bursary
n/a
Tynybedw Bursary (Law) available to Welsh residents only
£8,000/year and £9,000 in third year
King's Living Bursary
£1,500 cash bursary
£1,000
Access to Professions
£9,000 first year only
£9,000 first year only
King’s Student Fund
Up to £3,000 cash award
The above financial support is awarded according to specific eligibility criteria and selection processes. There are a limited number of scholarships, grants and bursaries available; meeting the criteria for an award does not guarantee you will receive it; additionally, acceptance of one award can exclude you from being awarded another. For further details on each scheme, please visit www.kcl.ac.uk/funding
King’s is introducing a number of new merit awards to recognize the very best students. These will be awarded across all undergraduate schools, recognizing personal characteristics, in addition to academic excellence, that mark a student out as having the potential to be a leader in their chosen field.
KEY WEBSITES
King’s: www.kcl.ac.uk/funding UK government: www.gov.uk/education/student-finance www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator CONTACTS
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King’s bursaries, scholarships and further help
HOW TO PAY
Fees: NHS Funding
Fees & funding Overseas students We understand that coming to the UK as an international student is a big financial commitment. Before you start a degree programme at King’s we want to ensure you have fully considered your finances. Please check the UKCISA website to check whether you are eligible to pay home/EU or overseas fees. The UK government changes to student finance do not affect overseas (fee-status) students. The following information is correct for 2014, fees may increase for 2015. Please check key websites for the most current figures.
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST?
Classroom-based programmes
Laboratory-based MPharm programmes programmes
Clinically-based programmes
All BAs except those listed under laboratory-based programmes
All BScs except those listed under classroom-based programmes
Medicine MBBS (years three to five)
All LLB degrees
Biomedical Engineering BEng
Mathematics BSc/MSci
Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci
£25,000
Mathematics & Physics BSc/MSci
Classical Archaeology BA
£20,000
Mathematics & Computer Science BSc/MSci
German & Music BA
£15,000
Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc
Music BMus
Political Economy BSc
Medicine MBBS (years one and two)
Business Management BSc
Dentistry BDS (year one)
Estimated fees per year £40,000 £35,000 £30,000
£0
£36,050
£16,480
£19,570
£5,000
£15,450
£10,000
Pharmacy MPharm programme
Dentistry BDS (years two to five)
Psychology BSc
Undergraduate programmes fall into the above fee categories, the colour-coded key includes an explanation of which programmes fall in to each category. For advice on fees for a particular programme, contact admissions on prospective@kcl.ac.uk
Living expenses International
2014-15 2015-16 2016-17
Single
£13,500 £14,180
Couple
£19,500 £20,180 £20,900
£14,900
Living expenses are offered here as a guide to living in reasonable comfort in London. This cost will vary according to your own circumstances and lifestyle.
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‘King’s offers scholarship awards to students who have excelled in their studies and have contributed to the student life at King’s. These awards serve as good financial aids, but more importantly they’ll motivate you to excel academically and be actively involved at King’s!’ London Eye, South Bank
HOW TO PAY
Loans for international students
International student deposit
Scholarships for international students
US Federal Stafford Loans will be available for most US students.
The table below shows some of the bursaries, grants and scholarships international students can apply for. These are merit-based and you will have to meet certain eligibility requirements. Visit www.kcl.ac.uk/funding for further information.
Country-specific information for international students is available at www.kcl.ac.uk/study/international/ yourcountry
In the summer, after you have an ‘unconditional firm’ place at King’s, you will be asked to pay a nonrefundable deposit to secure your place. This will be a part payment towards your first year tuition fees. Further information is available at www.kcl.ac.uk/ug-admissions
Bursary, grant, scholarship name
Maximum amount available under scheme
Desmond Tutu Scholarship
£1,000
Dickson Poon Scholarship
Up to £27,000/year
International Hardship Fund The College has set aside limited funds to assist EU and international students experiencing unforeseen financial difficulty. Applicants may receive assistance with living and tuition fee costs if successful. Please see www.kcl.ac.uk/funding
Student Funding Office Funding your studies at university can be daunting, but with a little help from our experienced staff you can easily see what options are available to you. We offer confidential advice to both prospective and current students covering issues such as tuition fees, bursaries, scholarships, living expenses and student loans to help with living costs and tuition fees. Please contact our staff if you need any help or advice, both before and during your studies.
KEY WEBSITES
King’s: www.kcl.ac.uk/funding Useful external sites: www.ukcisa.org.uk www.britishcouncil.org CONTACTS
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Sunitha Medicine MBBS, Malaysia
International students King’s welcomes nearly 8,000 international students each year from 145 countries across the globe. Our dedicated webpages for international students explain everything you need to know about applying and studying at King’s, plus living in London. www.kcl.ac.uk/international
Included are details about: • dates when King’s may be visiting your country • advice on visa and immigration matters, working in the UK and other key issues • welcome and orientation programme • accommodation • international careers fairs and employment • pre-sessional English language courses • academic English language training and study skills courses • fees, funding and international scholarships • academic life – teaching and learning at King’s.
International students’ Welcome and Orientation Programme
Plus, regional information tailored to students from over 80 countries, pre-departure and arrival checklists and feedback from past and present international students.
Our British Council-accredited English Language Centre (ELC) offers one-year foundation courses designed to provide a pathway into King’s and other top university degree programmes. These are aimed at high-
The annual international students’ orientation is the welcome event for new international students. When you first arrive in the UK you may be unfamiliar with aspects of life and study in the country. The aim of the 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 at www.kcl.ac.uk/international in July.
International Foundation Programmes
achieving students who do not qualify for direct undergraduate entry. See page 111, International Foundation Programmes for more information. www.kcl.ac.uk/elc
English requirements To follow our programmes successfully you must have a good command of English and be able to apply this effectively in an academic environment. Therefore, you will be required to provide official documentation to prove your English language ability before starting your studies. We can waive this requirement where your previous academic record clearly demonstrates your ability to study and be examined in the English language. The table right groups acceptable English language qualifications and scores under five different bands, from ‘standard’ through to ‘excellent’. The band required for each programme is listed next to ‘English Language Requirements’ under each programme.
‘I chose King’s because of the rich history of the university and the many great minds that have walked through the academic halls here.’ Olabanji Law LLB Graduate, USA
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‘The International Foundation Programme is a fantastic stepping-stone for undergraduate study at King’s. I am currently studying for a BA in Liberal Arts and have benefitted greatly from having studied on the programme.’ Yusuf International Foundation Programme Graduate now studying Liberal Arts BA at King’s, Turkey
PAWS room (Public Access Workstation), Strand Campus
Title of English language qualification *
IELTS
TOEFL (IBT - DI Code 0394)
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic
Cambridge English: Advanced Certificate
Cambridge English: Proficiency
King’s King’s PreInternational Sessional Foundation Programme Programmes
English Language O-level/ GCSE as first language
International Baccalaureate (English A)
English Language entry requirements bands (please check the English Language band number listed under each programme against these grades)
1. Excellent
7.0 overall, with 100 + minimum a minimum of 24 in all skills 7.0 in all four skills
69 overall, with minimum 69 in all four skills
Not accepted
A
B+ (A for Law)
70%
B
SL6
2. Advanced
7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 in all four skills
100 + minimum 22 in listening, writing and reading, 23 in speaking
69 overall, with minimum 62 in all four skills
A
B
B+
70%
B
SL6
3. Very Good
7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in all four skills
100 + minimum 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking
69 overall, A with minimum of 59 in all four skills
B
B+
70%
B
SL5
4. Good
6.5 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills
93 + minimum 21 in listening and writing, 22 in reading, 23 in speaking
62 overall, with a minimum of 47 in all four skills
B
C
B+
65%
C
SL4
5. Standard
IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and 5.0 in listening and speaking. Law pathway requires a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5)
71 (with a minimum of 16 in listening and speaking, 17 in reading and writing) Law pathway applicants require 80 (no skill below 17)
47 Contact ELC Law pathway directly applicants require a minimum of 59 (with no skill below 47)
Contact ELC directly
N/A
N/A
Not accepted
Not accepted
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*These are popular ways of demonstrating English language proficiency, but please see our website for full details of all accepted tests and qualifications at the time of applying.
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Entry requirements With students from 145 different countries across the globe coming to King’s, our admissions staff are experienced in supporting international applicants and assessing a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme in this prospectus. A quick reference table, right, shows some of the equivalent entry requirements for other qualifications and there are many more listed in our online prospectus.
A-levels
IB Diploma
Cambridge Pre-U
BTEC Extended Diploma*
A*AA
35 points and HL 766
3 principal subjects at D2, D3, D3
D*DD
AAA
35 points and HL 666
3 principal subjects at D3, D3, D3
DDD
AAB
35 points and HL 665
3 principal subjects at D3, D3, M2
DDD
ABB (Nutrition only)
34 points and HL 655
3 principal subjects at D3, M2, M2
DDD
BBB (Nursing and Midwifery only)
32 points and HL 555
3 principal subjects at M2, M2, M2
DDM
COMPULSORY AND PREFERRED SUBJECTS
Some of the programmes we offer require you to have studied specific subjects to a certain level before starting your undergraduate studies. These are specified in the programme entry requirements as required subjects. Preferred subjects indicate that you may be at an advantage if you are studying the subject(s); however it is not compulsory for admission. Certain programmes also require students to have achieved a specific standard at GCSE (or equivalent). If you are currently unsure of what degree programme you would like to follow, or are making choices regarding your post-16 qualifications, visit www.russellgroup.ac.uk/ informed-choices for further advice.
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Further guidance Below is some advice on completing application forms for A-level and IB entrants. For more detailed advice on applying with these and other qualifications, please check the admissions web pages www.kcl.ac.uk/ug-admissions GCE: A-LEVELS (A2) AND AS-LEVELS
We usually expect A-level applicants to take four AS-level subjects with three of these continued to A2 level. If you can, please provide your AS-level results, AS unit grades, and/or Unit Mark Scores (UMS). Most of our conditional offers are based on three A-level subjects, but some will ask for a ‘fourth’ subject at AS level. If your school or college doesn’t allow you to take a fourth AS level, please ensure this is mentioned in the opening paragraph of the academic reference.
Access to HE Diploma*
Scottish Highers
Irish Leaving Certificate
HKDSE
French Baccalauréate
39 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit.
AAAAA, and AA at Advanced Higher
A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 B1
Three elective subjects at minimum Levels 5*, 5, 5 and Level 4 in each of the four core subjects.
15 average
36 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit.
AAAAB and AA at Advanced Higher
A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1
Three elective subjects at minimum Levels 5, 5, 5 and Level 4 in each of the four core subjects.
14 average
33 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit.
AAABB
A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1
Three elective subjects at minimum Levels 5, 5, 5 and Level 4 in each of the core subjects.
13 average
30 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining Level 3 credits at Merit.
AABBB
A1 A1 B1 B1 B2 B2
Three elective subjects at minimum Levels 5, 5, 4 and Level 4 in each of the core subjects.
13 average
30 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit and 3 at Pass.
ABBBB
A2 B1 B2 B2 B3 B3
Three elective subjects at minimum Levels 5, 4, 4 and Level 4 in each of the core subjects.
12 average
*Where suitable for the specific programme: supplementary information on units taken may be required to ensure appropriate subject content. See online prospectus for details.
If your school or college doesn’t offer you the opportunity to study a fourth AS-level, (as is the case for some international applicants) please contact the relevant admissions officer for advice before applying. Please note that whilst King’s encourages students to stretch themselves academically, students who are entered early for their examinations should have the potential to achieve
the same grade as might be expected if they were entered in the standard year. Therefore, if you gain an AS-level B in Year 11, this will not be considered as good as achieving a grade A in year 12. EXTENDED PROJECT
The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) has the potential to develop many skills which may prove beneficial when studying at King’s and may be considered in place of a ‘fourth’ AS-level subject. INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
Our offers ask for an overall pointsbased score out of 45 (which includes the core/bonus points) as well as specifying grades in three Higher Level (HL) subjects and occasionally in Standard Level (SL) subjects.
MIXED QUALIFICATIONS
We understand that some applicants may offer a combination of qualifications taken at the same time, for example A-levels and Cambridge Pre-U, or A-levels and BTECs at Level 3. Our Admissions Office is happy to advise you on the suitability of your combination. KING’S INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION PROGRAMMES
If your country’s high-school leaving qualification is not quite suitable for direct entry to our undergraduate programmes, you can take one of King’s International Foundation Programmes – see page 112 for more information.
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The majority of our courses require three A2s to be taken in one sitting. High achievement in the fourth ASlevel subject may compensate for an applicant narrowly failing to achieve the A-level offer. Please note that whilst General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted by King’s as one of your A-levels or AS-levels, if you are made an offer we may take this grade into account if your exam results fall just short of your offer conditions.
Applying We are delighted that you are considering applying to King’s and are keen to support you during your application. King’s seeks to admit the brightest and the best students with the potential to make the very most of our world-class facilities and academic staff. This section provides you with more information as to how your application will be considered, to help you make the most competitive application possible. There is further information online for applicants, parents, carers and teachers at www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug
How to apply to King’s You can apply for an undergraduate degree programme at King’s through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) www.ucas.com King’s UCAS institution code is K60. If you are applying through a school or college in the UK or some overseas institutions, you will need to obtain a ‘buzzword’ from the centre you are applying through. You can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for further details. If you are considering applying for part-time study, study abroad, summer programmes, English language or postgraduate programmes, (except for Nursing and Midwifery with registration PGDip, which you can still apply to through UCAS) please view the following webpages for more information on how to apply:
www.kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad www.kcl.ac.uk/summerschool www.kcl.ac.uk/elc www.kcl.ac.uk/ugparttime www.kcl.ac.uk/study/pg KING’S ONLINE PORTAL
We have an online portal called ‘myApplication’ for all students applying to our undergraduate programmes. This allows you to: • track the status of your application • see if you’ve been invited to interview (where relevant) • view the details of your offer • apply for accommodation • view information specific to international student needs, such as information on the UK ‘points-based’ visa system.
‘If you want to make a good application, it starts far beyond the application process itself. It starts by picking the right university and the right course for you.’ Carl Griffiths Schools & Colleges Liaison Officer
Open day at King’s
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Once you have submitted your UCAS application we email you a username and password so you can access these pages. If at any stage you need to contact us about your application, please use your ‘myApplication’ page, which will ensure that your enquiry is dealt with quickly and efficiently. This is also how we will communicate with you regarding your application status and to invite you to any on-campus events, so please ensure you use your log-in regularly to keep up to date.
‘We’re looking for wellrounded students[...] Academic credentials are essential but more than that we’re also interested in life experiences.’ Dr Juan Baeza Lecturer in Health Policy
Football at KCLSU
Our Admissions Office considers all aspects of the UCAS application including examination grades, predicted grades, your personal statement and the reference. Some of our courses have additional requirements to pass criminal record checks (through the Disclosure and Barring Service) or occupational health checks. Additionally, relevant work or voluntary experience is preferred for some of our programmes: please ensure you mention this in your personal statement if relevant. It’s important to check our online prospectus for full entry requirements and specific application guidance for your course before you apply.
CONTEXTUAL DATA
INTERVIEWS
King’s may also consider the educational context of an applicant’s formal achievement as well as other indicators of potential and capability. Further information regarding our use of contextual data can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/ug-admissions
Some of our courses (such as Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing and Midwifery) require you to attend an interview in order to assess qualities that can’t be seen from the UCAS application alone, or perhaps when a student is presenting non-traditional qualifications. Not all applicants are asked to attend an interview and for some programmes a telephone interview may be arranged. Detailed information about this is available on each relevant programme page. Overnight accommodation may be available for students attending interviews at some of the King’s residences. Please contact Wolfson House (+44 (0)20 7188 5764 or wolfsonhouse@kcl.ac.uk) for further details (see Accommodation in ‘Further help’ page 184).
APTITUDE TESTS
The majority of the below-listed programmes have compulsory aptitude tests that we require as part of our selection process. Please check this information carefully before you apply and make sure that you take the test before the required deadline: Subject
Aptitude test
Medicine
UKCAT
Dentistry
UKCAT
Law
LNAT
Nursing/Midwifery
King’s literacy and numeracy tests (selection days only)
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Applying At King’s we’re committed to admitting the best and brightest minds regardless of background. We want to ensure that the student body at King’s College London reflects the diversity represented in wider society.
‘It’s been great to meet all these wonderful people because, if you guys are the sort of people I’m going to meet as an undergraduate student, I really can’t wait to go to uni.’ Daniel Widening Participation K+ scheme student
Workshop, Chemistry Lab
‘I chose to take the LLB programme at King’s after completing my undergraduate degree in International Development Studies because of the reputation of the law school and the location of the King’s Strand Campus in the heart of London.’ Katrina Law LLB, Canada
Sample lecture
‘K+ has given me an unbelievable insight into how uni life is going to pan out and what I can look forward to. I feel so supported when deciding what happens next after I leave sixth form.’ Serena K+ student
Royal Courts of Justice excursion
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MATURE APPLICANTS
Applicants with relevant work/ life experience must also apply through UCAS. Your application will be considered on its own merits, and relevant experience may be considered alongside or in lieu of formal qualifications. We suggest that you contact the Admissions Office before applying, giving details of your academic background and experience.
DEFERRED ENTRY/GAP YEAR
King’s is happy to consider you if you wish to take a year out to gain some specific experience, earn funds in preparation for your studies or generally broaden your interests. We suggest that you apply in the final year of secondary or further education, indicating in your UCAS application that you will be deferring entry and outlining your general plans in your personal statement. You are also welcome to apply to King’s towards the beginning of your gap year after completing your qualifications.
If you are a mature student looking to take further qualifications with a view to applying in future, you may want to consider Access to HE diplomas (where suitable) or ask the Admissions Office for advice. DISABLED STUDENTS
If you are disabled, including having long-term medical or mental health conditions and/or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, please disclose this in your UCAS application. We can then provide you with additional information and support. If your course requires an interview, the information that you provide can help us to ensure that we make suitable arrangements.
If you are made an offer by King’s we will send you some information and a form, where you can tell us in more detail about any specific support you might need. There is more information available online at www.kcl.ac.uk/disability RESITS
The majority of our programmes will consider applicants who are resitting their exams to achieve higher grades, but we advise checking the online prospectus for any guidance or restrictions on resits for your chosen programme. Medicine, for example, will only accept resits where there have been significant mitigating circumstances affecting your first sitting. ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
See page 31.
CONTACTS
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WIDENING PARTICIPATION
Students from under-represented backgrounds are supported to gain access to higher education through our free Widening Participation Schemes. You can read more about the work of the Widening Participation Department at www.kcl.ac.uk/wp and connect at www.twitter.com/kclwp
Accommodation King’s guarantees first-time undergraduates one study year in a hall of residence, so long as you meet our application deadlines. Please check our allocation procedure for details.
‘By far one of the greatest experiences was living in halls. I lived in Stamford Street, only a 10-minute walk away from class and slap bang in the middle of the South Bank. Being so central means you are never short of anything to do.’ Nilpa History BA Relax with friends on campus and in halls
‘I lived in intercollegiate halls which is one of the advantages of going to a University of London college, as I was not only able to meet people from King’s but students from other institutions in London.’ Dina War Studies BA Financial District
‘There were a number of events organized for students living at home during Freshers’ Week, which instantly helped me to feel part of the College community.’ Asuka Mathematics BSc
Life on campus
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Accommodation guarantee King’s guarantees new undergraduates an offer of a place in residence, to ensure you qualify for this guarantee check the allocation procedure below. The majority of King’s residences are in central London close to King’s teaching campuses. All are within the London travel zones one and two. Details on College, Nominated and Intercollegiate accommodation can be seen in the table on page 41. We have limited accommodation for couples. International Hall has provision for families, priority is given to new international applicants. For further information please refer to the MyAccommodation brochure at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm and www.halls.london.ac.uk/student
Allocation procedure When offered a place on a two-year or longer programme, you will be directed online where, once you have firmly accepted your academic offer, full details of our accommodation and of how to apply can be found. Priority is given to: • new undergraduates entering the higher education system for the first time and • those holding King’s as their conditional or unconditional firm offer and • applications that reach the College Accommodation Services by 30 June before the autumn in which your study will start.
Such applicants will be guaranteed the offer of a place in residence, although at times of high demand, not necessarily in the first year of study. For further details please view the MyAccommodation brochure from www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
International applicants We recognize the importance for international students of securing accommodation for your first year at university. Priority for places is given to you if you have not lived or studied in the UK before and your application for accommodation is received by Accommodation Services by 30 June, prior to commencing study in September of the same year. Places are also allocated to Study Abroad Independent applicants and Study Abroad Exchange applicants from partner universities outside the EU who submit their application before the 30 June closing date.
Specific housing requirements If you have specific housing requirements please contact the College’s Disability Advisory Service and Accommodation Services 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.
Private student residences Private student residences4 are privately managed halls of residence with facilities similar to those offered by King’s. You can apply direct for this high-specification accommodation. Rents start at approximately £200£250 per week.
Private rented sector accommodation5 The supply of privately-let accommodation is greater and more varied in London than in many other parts of the country and therefore there is an enormous range of rents. Although we are unable to find private accommodation on your behalf, we are happy to give you advice. Events/sessions are arranged throughout the year to assist those seeking accommodation in the private rented sector. In addition to the College Accommodation Services, the University of London Housing Services (ULHS) offer a private accommodation service to King’s students. Lists of vacant properties as well as the ULHS flatshare noticeboard are available at www.housing.lon.ac.uk
Pre-course accommodation If you wish to look for private accommodation or have not found accommodation, you can book temporary accommodation during the summer vacation through King’s Venues and come into the College’s Accommodation Services for further assistance (see Further Help page 184). KEY WEBSITES
King’s: www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm University of London: www.housing.lon.ac.uk CONTACTS
Contact: King’s Accommodation Services Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm Email: via online form Tel: +44 (0)20 7848 2759
Definitions 1. King’s residence: halls of residence owned and managed by King’s College London. 2. Intercollegiate residence: halls of residence owned and managed by the University of London, of which King’s is one of the two founding Colleges. 3. Nominated residence: halls of residence owned and managed by an external third-party provider and under agreement to King’s College London. Apply to the above three residence types through King’s Accommodation Services. 4. 5.
Private student residences: privately managed and owned halls of residence that you can apply to directly. rivate sector rented accommodation: privately owned accommodation that you can apply to directly. P
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We offer a range of accommodation to suit the varied needs of our students. You will have the choice of living in a King’s residence1, University of London Intercollegiate2 or Nominated residence3; at home; in the private rented sector in shared houses, rented flats; or with third-party providers.
Halls of residence All King’s and nominated residences are non-smoking and provide CCTV, security, swipe-card access, wi-fi and laundry facilities. In some residences we also offer a limited number of places in single gender areas of the accommodation.
Hampstead Residence extra facilities include a bar, music practice room with piano, pool table, table tennis, computer room, study rooms and communal grounds.
Hampstead residence grounds
‘It’s extremely sociable, and in a lovely part of London with Hampstead Heath, the village and supermarkets nearby.’ Trusha Biochemistry BSc
Hampstead residence bedroom
Stamford Street Apartments form part of the Waterloo Campus, close to the IMAX cinema and South Bank, and have an onsite gym, King’s Sport fitness club.
King’s Health & Fitness Centre, Waterloo Campus
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Great Dover Street Apartments extra facilities include a pool table, common room, table tennis and computer room.
Foosball table in the common room Great Dover Street Apartments
Accommodation details and fees Standard residence agreements are offered for a fixed period (currently usually 40 weeks for King’s and Nominated Residences or 38 weeks at Intercollegiate Halls).
Residences
Mix of students
Location
Single Room costs per person, per week (2013-14)
Shared Room costs per person (for shared rooms) or per couple, per week (2013-14 prices)
Great Dover Street Apartments
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Guy's and Waterloo Campuses.
£169
N/A
Hampstead Residence
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 2. Close to Finchley Road (Jubilee line), direct trains to Waterloo and London Bridge.
£107–£118
Shared rooms £86 Couple £171–£201
King's College Hall
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 2. Walking distance to Denmark Hill Campus.
Please see www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
please see www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
Stamford Street Apartments
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Strand, Guy's and Waterloo Campuses.
£169 Non-standard £152
Couple £224
Wolfson House
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Guy's and Waterloo Campuses.
£128
Couple £212
Ewen Henderson Court (Nominated Residence)
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 2. Direct train to London Bridge from New Cross Gate.
En-suite £151 Non-standard £136
N/A
Julian Markham House (Nominated Residence)
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 1/2. Close to Elephant and Castle underground and overground train stations. Walking distance to Waterloo and Strand Campuses.
En-suite £168 Studio £199
N/A
Moonraker Point (Nominated Residence)
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses.
En-suite £197 Studio £230
N/A
Intercollegiate Halls
Undergraduate and Postgraduate
London Zone 1. Walking distance to the Strand Campus, excellent transport links to Waterloo and Guy’s Campuses.
£161–£230
£124–£173 Couples £245–£441
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The table below gives a guide to fees based on 2013-14 prices and is subject to upward revision for 2015-16. Heating and lighting costs are included in the fees, as are meals (where provided). The My Accommodation brochure available to view at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm gives more details.
Wellbeing We provide a comprehensive range of services to support our students. To arrange a visit, find out more about the services King’s offers students and schools or to sign up for our newsletter, visit www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/schoolscolleges www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/parents ‘I’ve used the Disability Advisory Service at King’s and I was given guidance at every stage. I now receive the right provisions to meet my needs, to gain as much as possible from my degree. The service is extremely useful and the people are friendly to talk to.’ Zainab Mathematics BSc
The Compass Student Centre
Support
Disability Advisory Service
The Student Advice & International Student Support Service provides free and confidential advice to all. The team’s expertise includes: • entry clearance applications • finance and part-time employment • housing rights • immigration matters • legal issues • money management • student parents’ funding and childcare information • welfare benefits.
There is a wide range of support available for disabled students, including those with long-term medical or mental health conditions or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. Please disclose any condition for which additional support may be required so we can discuss potential support at the earliest opportunity.
Visit our student support webpages www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
Counselling The Student Counselling Service offers a confidential service to help you cope with any problems or difficulties related to your studies or of a personal or emotional nature.
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We also provide information, advice and guidance on the various forms of support and the disability funding available, for home and international students. All enquiries are dealt with sensitively and in confidence. For further information call the main office on +44 (0)20 7848 3398 or visit www.kcl.ac.uk/disability
Health and dental service King’s has a comprehensive Student Health Centre at the Strand Campus – a National Health Service (NHS) General Practitioner (GP) service run by nurses and doctors. Please note that in order to register with the Health Centre you need to be a student or staff member at King’s and living within the catchment area.
For more details visit www.kingscollegenhshealthcentre.com Dental care is available free of charge to students who can be seen by Dentistry students at the Dental Institute under supervision.
Pastoral care King’s has had strong Church of England traditions since its foundation. The Dean’s Office and College Chaplaincy are part of the pastoral provision and are available to students of all beliefs and backgrounds. For more information visit the webpages at www.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy King’s has chapels and quiet rooms, which are open to everyone for private prayers and reflection. A full-time Anglican Chaplain heads the College Chaplaincy, which includes Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Free Church Chaplains. Men’s and women’s prayer rooms are available at all sites for Muslims. The Rabbi to Jewish students in London works as an associate of the Chaplaincy.
Study support In addition to study resources, we offer a variety of facilities and services to help support you in your studies and enable you to make the most of your time at King’s.
Library services
• Access to software and subjectspecific learning resources. • Global Desktop: integrate with your campus desktop in student computing rooms or access your personal online desktop from anywhere with an internet connection. • Laptop loans service and computer rooms. • Lecture capture: download lectures recorded by your tutors. • Wireless network and broadband access in halls and college-wide.
Located at each of the main campuses, Library Services provide: • 24/7 open hours during exam periods • access to Senate House Library and other universities within the M25 consortium • individual and group study spaces • information specialists for subjectspecific enquiries • enquiry desk staff available to offer guidance and basic IT help • lending, self-service, reference services, inter-library and inter-site loans www.kcl.ac.uk/library
English support and study skills King’s English Language Centre offers support to native English speakers or those with near-native proficiency who want more academic skills training, such as using sources effectively, presentation skills and writing critically www.kcl.ac.uk/elc
Learning support Access to vast multidisciplinary and multi-campus information resources including: • archives, special collections, journals • manuscripts • maps • multimedia resources • music scores • reference tools • software and services including web tutorials for industry • statistical data.
On- and off- campus access to electronic resources including: • bibliographic and full text databases • ebooks • ejournals • library catalogues • subject gateways.
Student support centres The Compass student support centres are sited at Strand, Waterloo, Guy’s and Denmark Hill Campuses. This is your first port of call when seeking advice on anything from enquiries about living and learning experiences to student status letters and replacement ID cards. Compass Online provides 24/7 remote access to frequently asked questions. The team host drop-in sessions with support teams and where necessary will refer you to more specialized staff. For more information and contact details, visit www.kcl.ac.uk/thecompass
‘I have been able to build very positive relationships with lecturers, staff, my Head of Department and my personal tutor. They have supported me in scholarship and internship applications, answered my questions and generally offered a positive learning environment.’ Gabriella Computer Science MSci
Maughan Library, Strand Campus
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KEY INFORMATION
Computing facilities
Programmes Biomedical Engineering
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Biomedical Sciences
49
Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies
56
Chemistry
59
Classics, Ancient History & Classical Archaeology
61
Comparative Literature
67
Computer Science
70
Dentistry
77
English
82
European Studies
85
Film Studies
88
French
91
Geography
97
German
101
History
108
International Foundation Programmes
111
Law
115
Liberal Arts
122
Management
124
Mathematics
127
Medicine
132
Midwifery
137
Music
140
Nursing
142
Nutrition & Dietetics
147
Pharmacy
150
Philosophy
152
Physics
155
Physiotherapy
160
Politics & International Development
162
Psychology
166
Social Science, Health & Medicine
170
Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies
172
Theology & Religious Studies
177
War Studies
180
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Which of our academic stars is based in the same School as your programme? Match the colour dot for your programme (left) to the colour bars next to our academic stars (right).
PROFESSOR MARIE THERESE HOSEY
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‘Clinical practice complements my research, enabling me to serve my local community.’
ANDY OTAQUI
111
DR IAN MCFADZEAN
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‘I got hooked on artificial intelligence as an undergraduate and it’s great to see that it also sparks similar curiosity and enthusiasm in my own students.’
PROFESSOR DAVID GREEN
DR ÁINE MCMURTRY
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101
‘Using London as a classroom is an exciting way to bring Geography to life at King’s.’
‘Learning languages developed my awareness of the relation between forms of expression and how people identify themselves.’
DR ELOISE SCOTFORD
PROFESSOR STUART CARNEY
115
‘My interest lies in understanding environmental problems, from both the legal perspective and the impact on society.’
DR PAULA KELLY
EDUARDO J GÓMEZ
‘Seeing the results of research I’ve been involved in actually working in practice is hugely important to me.’
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‘Helping to provide a level of learning that sees my students progress into different areas is exceedingly rewarding.’
‘I love that London is so international and that I teach and work with people from all over the world.’
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PROFESSOR MICHAEL LUCK
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‘It is rewarding to find that King’s shares my passion for caring about people marginalized by society.’
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‘After the US Airforce I planned to be a high-earning lawyer, but one optional course changed my life.’
PROFESSOR RICHARD BROWN
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‘My curiosity about the human brain evolved to become a lifelong source of fascination and discovery.’
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PROGRAMMES
Our academic stars
Biomedical Engineering PROGRAMME CHOICE S
SINGLE HONOURS
Biomedical Engineering BEng Biomedical Engineering MEng
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences. Students admitted 2013: 18 Applicants per place 2013: 13 Teaching staff: 19 The practice of medicine is being transformed by the increasing role of engineering, physics, mathematics and computer science. The Biomedical Engineering BEng programme at King’s is taught by a combination of clinical and academic researchers at the cutting edge of their field. King’s is an international leader in medical engineering and physics education, and is the only university in the country to host three Biomedical Research Centres and five Medical Research Council Centres. There is a close and vital relationship in the department’s work between problem-solving in clinical and biomedical application areas and methodological research in biomedical engineering technologies and information processing. Based in a clinical setting at St Thomas’ Hospital and at our Strand Campus, we deliver teaching through a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory work. You will be supported by a dedicated personal tutor. The programme provides a foundation in mathematics, engineering and science, and offers clinical attachments throughout to students with a 2:1 or above, who are interested in pursuing medicine.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/nms/depts/ engineering Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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Biomedical Research Centres based at King’s.
Medical Research Council Centres based at King’s.
Biomedical Engineers produce 3D versions of organs for use in surgery.
Graduate prospects The BEng Biomedical Engineering programme is designed to prepare students to enter jobs in the evolving field of biomedical engineering or in healthcare research, or to pursue further study in medicine. Biomedical engineering graduates can enter directly into industry, such as into medical devices or pharmaceutical companies, or take a clinical engineering position in a hospital. Biomedical engineers use a variety of disciplines, including chemistry, physics, computer simulation and mathematical models to: • develop drugs • study signals generated by organs such as the brain, heart and skeletal muscle • build artificial organs, limbs, knees, hips, heart valves and dental implants • develop 3D simulations that apply physical laws to the movement of tissues and fluids to help understand how tissues and prosthetics work.
VOICE OF THE ACADEMIC
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‘My research group focuses on improving the lives of patients with heart disease. We engineer novel technologies and one of the key research areas is using medical imaging to guide keyhole surgical procedures to treat heart disease. By carrying out our research in partnership with companies, we can ensure that solutions are translated to the clinical environment to have a maximal impact on the well-being of society.’ Dr Kawal Rhode Senior Lecturer in Imaging Sciences
Related programmes • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 53 • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci, see page 60 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 53.
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Biomedical Engineering MEng S
Biomedical Engineering BEng S
A-levels: AAA (including both Mathematics and Physics) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics HL) Preferred Subjects: Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including both Mathematics and Physics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics HL) Preferred Subjects: Further Mathematics, Chemistry or Biology See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31. UCAS Code: H160 Duration: Three years Location: St Thomas’ and Strand Campuses. This three-year programme will position you at the forefront of developments in the practice of medicine, which is being transformed by the increasing role of engineering, mathematics, physics and computer science. Year one: Seven modules from the Physics department: Mathematics & Mechanics I • Fields, Wave & Matter • Laboratory Physics • Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology • Electrical Engineering I • Computational Statistics • Computational Applied Biomathematics. Year two: Electrical Engineering II • Systems & Control Theory • Signal Processing Mechatronics • Introduction to Medical Physics & Clinical Engineering • Introduction to Biomechanics & Molecular Biology • Computational Methods • Biomedical Engineering Professional Issues. Year three: Five compulsory modules: Introduction to Materials & Biomaterials • Introduction to Medical Imaging • Modelling Flow & Transport • Advanced Mechanics • BEng Research Project. Two optional modules: Object-oriented Programming • Applied Finite Elements.
Entry requirements
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31. UCAS Code: H161 Duration: Four years Location: St Thomas’ and Strand Campuses. The Biomedical Engineering MEng programme at King’s is taught by a combination of clinical and academic researchers at the cutting edge of their field. This four-year programme will position you at the forefront of this exciting discipline and provide substantial research experience through two individual research projects. Year one: Computational Statistics • Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology • Electrical Engineering I • Mathematics & Mechanics • Physics for Biomedical Engineering • Joint Honours Labs. Year two: Electrical Engineering II • Systems & Control Theory • Computational Methods • Computational Applied Biomathematics • Biomedical Engineering Professional Issues • Signal & Image Processing. Year three: Modelling Flow & Transport • Introduction to Medical Imaging • Mechatronics • Advanced Mechanics • Research Project. Two optional modules: Object-Oriented Programming • Applied Finite Elements. Year four: Advanced Programming • Principles of Management • Research Project. Options including: Artificial Intelligence • Robotics Systems • Biologically-Inspired Methods • Bioelectricity • Physics & Maths of Radionuclide Imaging • Medical Imaging with Non-Ionizing Radiation • Radiation Safety.
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VOICE OF THE STUDENT
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
‘I chose to study Biomedical Engineering because it is a fast growing industry combining the work of engineering and medicine. Studying Biomedical Engineering at King’s is great due to the direct connection with St Thomas’ Hospital where the Biomedical Engineering department is based. The lecturers are very supportive and approachable. I am enjoying my time here very much and am very enthusiastic about what’s to come.’ Purwa Biomedical Engineering BEng
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Single Honours Joint Honours Major/Minor Honours
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Dr Ian McFadzean ‘Whenever I have the opportunity to teach I make the most of it and thoroughly enjoy the interaction with my students’ curious minds. In my current position, I get less teaching time and that’s a shame. It also makes it unlikely I’ll repeat my success as winner of the School’s annual Teaching Excellence Award! Following study at Strathclyde University, my own career started in a hospital pharmacy in London where I developed an interest in pain relief for cancer sufferers. With funding secured, during my PhD I investigated the pharmacology of morphine-like drugs with the hope of developing strong analgesics with fewer side effects, I didn’t – but it did launch my academic career. Not everyone who studies biomedical sciences ends up in a lab, and seeing my students progress into all sorts of different areas is very rewarding.’ Dean of Bioscience Education School of Biomedical Sciences
Location: Dana Centre, Science Museum
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Biomedical Sciences PROGRAMME CHOICE S
SINGLE HONOURS
Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc Biochemistry BSc/MSci Biomedical Science BSc Medical Physiology BSc Molecular Genetics BSc Neuroscience BSc Pharmacology BSc/MSci J
JOINT HONOURS
Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc/MSci
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Departments of Anatomy, Biochemistry, Neuroscience, Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Physiology, School of Biomedical Sciences. Students admitted 2013: 460 Applicants per place 2013: 7 Teaching staff: 155 • Expert teaching informed by cutting-edge research • Opportunities to carry out research projects in world-class labs • Exceptional student satisfaction ratings. King’s is at the forefront of current advances in basic and applied bioscience, building on a rich legacy of discovery and innovation. Our eight degree programmes explore the systems and mechanisms in human development, health, disease and therapeutics, which underpin modern medicine. Working alongside our NHS and industrial partners, we ensure our curricula are informed by current research and practice. Teaching is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory work. The hallmark of our degrees is flexibility: all students complete the same common year one curriculum, covering the core biomedical science disciplines, after which you can make an informed decision on which degree you wish to pursue. After the common year one, modules become increasingly specialized. Assessment is by written examination and coursework, including essays, laboratory reports and poster presentations. Some programmes offer the chance to take an extramural year to work in an industrial or research establishment.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/biohealth Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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10th
overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2013 for Neuroscience, alongside outstanding results across the Biomedical Sciences.
in the QS World University Rankings by Subject 2013 in Pharmacy and Pharmacology.
prestigious partner universities across the world where students can study abroad, through competitive placement.
Graduate prospects
20%
Recent graduates have found employment as: • Research and Development Managers • Medical and biomedical scientists • Quality assurance and regulatory professionals • Financial Investment Analysts.
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37%
Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Medicine MBBS • Dentistry BDS • MSc, MRes and PhD programmes in subjects including applied sciences, medicine and biomedical research. 71 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work.
3% Work (40%) Work + Study (3%) Study (37%) Other (20%)
£20,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
Related programmes • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci, see page 60 • Dentistry BDS, see page 80 • International Science Foundation Programme, see page 114 • Medicine MBBS, see page 135 • Nutrition BSc or Nutrition & Dietetics BSc, see page 149 • Pharmacy MPharm, see page 151 • Psychology BSc, see page 169.
VOICE OF THE ACADEMIC
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‘Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology covers everything that fascinates me about our bodies. Look at your hand. Wiggle your fingers, clench your fist. What lies beneath your skin to create this complex threedimensional structure with its amazing range of movements, delicacy and power? How was this intricate piece of tissue engineering put together in the embryo, what orchestrated the development of its shape, size and connectivity? How are sensory messages from our hand sent to and interpreted by our brain? How does our brain control our hand movements to play guitar? My own research obsession is to understand how all this is established in the embryo. During our degree programme we will help students discover the human body at all levels, from the macroscopic level revealed by dissection of real human bodies and brains, through the microscopic organisation of tissues and into the subcellular dynamics of individual cells and their proteins. My personal teaching philosophy is not to overwhelm students with knowledge, but to encourage them to be curious about how our bodies work in health and disease, and to help them find out for themselves.’ Professor Jon Clarke Head of Anatomy
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Biochemistry BSc/MSci
Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc S
A-levels: AAB/AAA including Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Maths or Physics (Biology preferred) IB: 35 points and 665/666 HL including Chemistry and at least one of Biology, Maths or Physics (Biology preferred) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have AS grade A in the other subject) IB: 35 points and 665 HL to include a minimum of two from HL – Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS: Code B150 Duration: Three years Location: Guy’s Campus. Explore the biological and behavioural sciences, and understand their contribution to human evolution, structure, function, development and behaviour. Gain hands-on knowledge of the human body with dissection classes in your second and third years. Join research laboratories led by academics at the forefront of their field in your final year. Year one: Modules cover Biochemistry • Chemistry for the Biosciences • Cell Biology & Neuroscience • Fundamentals of Pharmacology • Skills for Biosciences • Human Form & Function • Genetics & Molecular Biology. Year two: Core modules in anatomy, embryology, either human genetics, cell biology or cell and tissue pathology. Plus options. Year three: Library- or laboratorybased project and options including Anatomy • Cancer Biology • Developmental Neurobiology • Neuroendocrinology • Reproductive & Behavioural Science.
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English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: C700 Duration: Three years (BSc); four years (MSci) Location: Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses. Gain a complete understanding of the molecular basis of life and how it is currently investigated. Specialist modules are based on staff expertise in areas from structural studies of biomolecular function to understanding how tissues develop, function and respond to infection, ageing or environmental toxins. Year one: Biochemistry • Chemistry for the Biosciences • Cell Biology & Neuroscience • Fundamentals of Pharmacology • Skills for Biosciences • Human Form & Function • Genetics & Molecular Biology. Year two: Gene Cloning & Expression • Metabolism, Protein Structure & Function • Cell Biology A or B. Plus options. Optional extramural year. Year three: Protein Structure & Design • Systems Biology • a library or research project. Plus options. Year four: (MSci only) Research Techniques • Project Design • Research Skills. Plus extended six-month research project.
SCHOOL OF BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES
VOICE OF THE STUDENT
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
‘I chose King’s because of its outstanding academic reputation and the knowledge that I would be studying with others who share the same passion and drive as me. Throughout my degree I have met some of the most intelligent, and in fact nicest, people I could have ever imagined.’ Yousef Biochemistry BSc
Medical Physiology BSc S
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have AS grade A in the other subject) IB: 35 points and 665 HL to include a minimum of two from HL – Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have AS grade A in the other subject) IB: 35 points and 665 HL to include a minimum of two from HL – Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: BC99
UCAS Code: B120
Duration: Three years
Duration: Three years
Location: Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses.
Location: Guy’s Campus.
A unique and extremely popular interdisciplinary and flexible degree (reflecting the nature of modern science) which allows you to construct your own programme based on your strengths and interests from a wide range of modules. Many students take a laboratory-based experimental project in the final year, to prepare for postgraduate study. Year one: Biochemistry • Chemistry for the Biosciences • Cell Biology & Neuroscience • Fundamentals of Pharmacology • Skills for Biosciences • Human Form & Function • Genetics & Molecular Biology. Year two: No compulsory modules. Options include: Human & Molecular Genetics • Structural Basis of Human Function • Gene Cloning & Expression • Neuroscience • Physiological Control • Psychology • The Immune System in Health & Disease • Social Impact of the Biosciences • a modern language. Year three: No compulsory modules. Options include: Biology of Cancer • Cellular Basis of Drug Dependence • Infection & Disease in the Modern World • Extreme Physiology • Biomedical Diagnostics • a modern language. Optional research project.
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Uncover the mechanisms that underlie tissue function in health and disease, at the isolated cellular, organ and whole human levels. Provides an excellent basis for postgraduate study and for careers related to medicine and medical research. Optional conversion to four-year Human Physiology MSci programme. Year one: Biochemistry • Chemistry for the Biosciences • Cell Biology & Neuroscience • Fundamentals of Pharmacology • Skills for Biosciences • Human Form & Function • Genetics & Molecular Biology. Year two: Options in physiological control, a topic report, neuroscience, endocrinology, reproduction or cell biology. Year three: Laboratory or librarybased physiology project, plus optional modules, including modern languages.
B VOICE OF THE STUDENT
Biomedical Science BSc
‘The biomedical science course here at King’s is perfect, as we get to taste all the fundamental aspects underlining the biomedical sciences and then choose which areas we want to continue in detail for the next years. This flexibility is useful as not everyone knows exactly what their interests in the biomedical sciences are before coming to university. Although university study is supposed to be a lot more independent, students at King’s are not left completely alone. We are supported in many ways via personal and academic tutors, workshops, practicals and small group tutorials; all of which I have found extremely useful when in doubt.’ Juanita Biomedical Sciences BSc
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Single Honours Joint Honours Major/Minor Honours
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Neuroscience BSc
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have AS grade A in the other subject) IB: 35 points and 665 HL to include a minimum of two from HL – Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have AS grade A in the other subject) IB: 35 points and 665 HL to include a minimum of two from HL – Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: B140
UCAS Code: C400
Duration: Three years
Duration: Three years
Location: Guy’s Campus.
Location: Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses.
We offer a broad and multidisciplinary curriculum, from molecular mechanisms to the theory of mind. Our research-led programme encompasses a wide range of conceptual, analytical and practical skills, with opportunities to undertake project work in worldclass neuroscience research centres. Special emphasis is placed on developmental neuroscience, diseases and disorders of the nervous system, and clinical and psychological aspects. Year one: Biochemistry • Chemistry for the Biosciences • Cell Biology & Neuroscience • Fundamentals of Pharmacology • Skills for Biosciences • Human Form & Function • Genetics & Molecular Biology. Year two: Neuroanatomy and Physiology • Neuroscience & the Mind • Molecular and Developmental Biology • Pharmacology of the Nervous System. Year three: Choice of: laboratorybased project in developmental neuroscience, cells and systems neuroscience or neurodegeneration, psychology research project, or library project with optional project design and neuroscience lab practicals.
Learn the fundamentals of gene structure, function and analysis, and the role of DNA cloning in understanding gene regulation. King’s expertise in this area has existed since the discipline’s origins and continues today. You will gain an understanding of the molecular genetics of a variety of organisms, human genetics, genetic diseases, bioinformatics, and related laboratory research skills. Year one: Biochemistry • Chemistry for the Biosciences • Cell Biology & Neuroscience • Fundamentals of Pharmacology • Skills for Biosciences • Human Form & Function • Genetics & Molecular Biology. Year two: Gene Cloning & Expression • Human & Molecular Genetics • Protein Structure & Function. Plus optional modules. Optional extramural year. Year three: Genetics of Model Organisms • Advanced Molecular Genetics • library project • practical or laboratory-based research project. Plus optional modules.
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Molecular Genetics BSc
‘Studying at an institution known for its research has been a rewarding experience. I am always up to date with technological advances because my lecturers are the leaders in their field. King’s is not just about study, as there are many extra-curricular activities taking place giving me a chance to meet a variety of people outside my programme, making me a more rounded person.’ Dede Molecular Genetics BSc
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Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc/MSci J
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have AS grade A in the other subject) IB: 35 points and 665 HL to include a minimum of two from HL – Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have AS grade A in the other subject) IB: 35 points and 665 HL to include a minimum of two from HL – Chemistry, Biology, Maths or Physics: and of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology (if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: B210
UCAS Code: BC24
Duration: Three years (BSc); four years (MSci or BSc with extramural year)
Duration: Three years (BSc); four years (MSci or BSc with extramural year)
Location: Guy’s Campus.
Location: Guy’s Campus.
Pharmacology is the science concerned with the study of drugs, including the search for new drugs, investigations into how they can best be used to treat disease, and their effects on the body. Year one: Biochemistry • Chemistry for the Biosciences • Cell Biology & Neuroscience • Fundamentals of Pharmacology • Skills for Biosciences • Human Form & Function • Genetics & Molecular Biology. Year two: Drug Discovery & Development • Drugs & Disease Research Skills plus optional modules. Year three: Cellular, cardiovascular, immuno- or neuro-pharmacology, plus research project and optional modules. Year four: Pharmacology or Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research MSci • specialist modules and extended research project.
Combine the study of drugs and their effects on the human body with the study of the structure and function of genes and genomes. Ideal for those interested in the relationship between genes, disease and treatment. Year one: Biochemistry • Chemistry for the Biosciences • Cell Biology & Neuroscience • Fundamentals of Pharmacology • Skills for Biosciences • Human Form & Function • Genetics & Molecular Biology. Year two: Gene Cloning & Expression • Human & Molecular Genetics • Drug Discovery & Development • Drugs & Disease. Year three: Advanced Molecular Genetics • Cell & Molecular Pharmacology • Molecular Genetics of Model Organisms • Research Project. Year four: Pharmacology or Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research MSci • Specialist modules and extended research project.
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Pharmacology BSc/MSci
‘I naturally turned to Neuroscience because for years I had been interested in psychology and the human sciences. King’s is an impressive university and has many connections with other universities around the world to broaden your horizons; all of the staff and lecturers are very friendly and open so you constantly have support. After my degree I would like to go into either neurology or psychiatry. Since King’s has a large psychiatric hospital there are interesting talks about the brain going on all year.’ Jade Neuroscience BSc
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Single Honours Joint Honours Major/Minor Honours
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Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies PROGRAMME CHOICE J
JOINT HONOURS
Classical Studies and Modern Greek BA French & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA German & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA Hispanic Studies & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA Modern Greek Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA Turkish & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Centre for Hellenic Studies, School of Arts & Humanities. Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 6 • King’s Centre for Hellenic Studies is the largest of its kind • Opportunities to study in Greece or Cyprus • Our library houses the premier collection of Greek publications in the UK • An unrivalled environment for aspiring students of Modern Greek. King’s is one of only three UK institutions that teach Byzantine and Modern Greek to BA degree level in its Centre for Hellenic Studies; we can therefore offer you the opportunity to study Greek language and culture over a 3,000 year period. Teaching and research focus on the Byzantine and Modern Greek portion of that long history, beginning with the foundation of Constantinople as an imperial city in the 4thcentury, up to and including the future of Greece and Cyprus within the European Union in the early 21st-century. We also encourage you to study the ancient civilisation of Greece in the Department of Classics. The exceptionally rich Burrows Library of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies is part of King’s, while our geographical position means we can collaborate with the many Greek cultural organisations based in London. All degree programmes taught by the Centre for Hellenic Studies require you to spend the third year studying abroad, in Greece or Cyprus or another country relevant to your programme of study, or divided between the two.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/chs Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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The Centre for Hellenic Studies is the only one of its kind in UK universities.
Number of university partnerships in the EU.
The number of years that the Greek language has been spoken and written.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Modern Greek MA • Greek Tradition MA • Late Antique & Byzantium Studies.
Related programmes • Ancient History BA, see page 63 • Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 64 • Classics BA, see page 66
VOICE OF THE STUDENT
B
‘I chose to study French and Modern Greek because the degree looked enjoyable yet challenging. Being a quarter Greek, I really enjoy learning about Greece’s history, literature and traditions. Seminar groups are small and therefore it is easy to ask questions and have your opinions heard; my language skills have improved to a huge extent. My goal is to interpret for the European Union and my King’s degree is a fantastic start.’ Maria French & Modern Greek Studies BA
• Comparative Literature BA, see page 69 • Greek with English BA, see page 66 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123 • Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA, see page 176.
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DEGREE PROGRAMMES Classical Studies & Modern Greek BA J See page 65.
French & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA J See page 94.
German & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA J See page 104.
Hispanic Studies & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA J
See page 174.
Modern Greek Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA J
Turkish & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA J
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB including a modern or ancient language IB: 35 points and 665 HL including a modern or classical language Preferred Subjects: Knowledge of Modern Greek or Turkish See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL Preferred Subjects: History, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31.
UCAS Code: RR95
UCAS Code: T630
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
Location: Strand Campus. We offer an unrivalled choice of modules in literature, cultural history and history of the lusophone and Hellenic world. Year one: Core Portuguese and Modern Greek language modules and optional modules, such as: Art & Empire • The Legacy of Byzantium • Literature, Love & Society in Portugal. Year two: Core Portuguese and Modern Greek language modules and optional modules, such as: Modernity & the Nation in Greek Fiction • Constantinople: Imperial Capital • Slavery, Society & Nation in Brazilian Literature. Year three: Normally spent abroad divided between Greece or Cyprus and a Portuguese-speaking country. Year four: Core Portuguese and Modern Greek language modules and optional modules, such as: Dissertation • Lusophone African Literature: The Post-Colonial Experience • Portuguese Romanticism • Brazilian Poetry & Song.
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Location: Strand Campus and School of Oriental and African Studies. This combined degree with SOAS brings together expertise in Greek and Turkish studies to critically explore the language, history and culture of the two peoples. Year one: One core language (Modern Greek or Turkish) and optional modules, such as: Reading Modern Poetry Comparatively (Greek/English) • Aspects of Turkish Culture. Year two: At least one core language plus optional modules in each department, such as: Myths & Literature: Ancient Stories, Modern Meanings • The Middle East 12501800. Year three: Normally spent abroad, divided between Greece or Cyprus and Turkey, at one of our partner universities. Year four: Optional modules at King’s and SOAS, such as: Medicine & Society in the Ancient & Medieval World • Turkish Folk Literature.
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Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Chemistry, School of Biomedical Sciences. Students admitted 2013: 23 Applicants per place 2013: 7 Teaching staff: 25 • Gain a rigorous theoretical and experimental understanding of chemistry, delivered within the context of biomedical applications • Develop flexible career options in biomedical research and biotechnology. Chemistry has been taught at King’s since the College was founded in 1831, when John Frederic Daniell (inventor of the electrochemical cell) was appointed the first Professor of Chemistry. Our expertise includes computational and physical chemistry; analytical chemistry; chemical biology; medical imaging, materials science; metallochemistry; drug discovery and delivery. Research-led teaching is delivered through lectures, workshops, tutorials and practicals. The first two years provide you with a solid base in the fundamental areas of Chemistry, including supporting mathematics, and introduce biological concepts. Topics become more specialized in later years, focusing on the applications of chemical principles to biological and biomedical problems. Year four includes a major research project. Assessment is by written examination and coursework, with in-course assessment of practicals, projects and essays increasing in later years. Overall assessments are weighted to favour the later years of study.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
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The Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci degree is the first of its kind in the UK.
hours of lab work are undertaken by our students, not including the final year research project.
Alumnus Michael Levitt FRS won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry in 2013. He is the 12th person associated with King’s who has been awarded a Nobel Prize.
Graduate prospects Since the Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci is a new programme we do not yet have graduates but, in our design and delivery of the curriculum, we aim to excite students about chemistry within contexts applied to the growing fields of biomedical engineering, biotechnology and fundamental biological and biomedical research. Students can undertake projects across different Research Divisions and Schools at King’s, and in our partner hospitals in the fourth year, so we anticipate our graduates having an unusually broad perspective of possible career paths, and the flexibility to change these as their careers progress. The programme is also an excellent basis for graduate entry into Medicine, Dentistry and other health professions. King’s science graduates have a strong record of success in gaining entry to these professions.
A-levels: AAB including both Grade A Mathematics and Chemistry. Alternatively grade A in Chemistry and Physics, and B in Mathematics. IB: 35 points and 665 HL including both Mathematics and Chemistry 6 HL. Alternatively Chemistry and Physics at 6 HL, with Mathematics at 5 HL. Preferred Subjects: Biology or Physics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
UCAS Code: F1C7 Duration: Four years Location: Waterloo Campus. Gain a classical theoretical and practical chemical education alongside a perspective on, and experience of, the application of the subject to biomedical problems. Learn from King’s research laboratories, hospitals and industrial partners, and be equipped for a flexible career. Year one: Five core modules: General & Organic Chemistry • Physical & Theoretical Chemistry • Inorganic Chemistry • Mathematics for Chemists • Integrated Chemistry Laboratory. Year two: Seven core modules: Organic Chemistry II • Biological Inorganic Chemistry • Physical Chemistry II • Analytical Chemistry • Chemistry in Cells • Protein Structure & Function • Chemistry & Biology Laboratory. Year three: Six core modules: Chemistry of Disease & Therapy • Computational Chemistry • Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World • Nano- & Bio-materials • Gene Cloning & Expression • Research project. One optional module. Year four: Research project and three optional modules.
Related programmes • Biomedical Sciences BSc, see page 53 • Biochemistry BSc/MSci, see page 52 • Medicine MBBS, see page 135.
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English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
The Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci has been developed closely in consultation with the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC). The RSC only accredits a new Chemistry programme after the first year has graduated, so the standard of the programme can be assessed against the curriculum, examination and the grades awarded. We are working closely with the RSC to ensure that the programme fully meets the requirements for RSC accreditation in 2016, when the programme will be assessed. King’s is confident that the programme will be accredited in 2016, and consequently all of our graduating students (including existing cohorts) will gain RSC accreditation.
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Classics, Ancient History & Classical Archaeology PROGRAMME CHOICE S
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Ancient History BA Classical Archaeology BA Classical Studies BA Classics BA J
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Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA Classical Studies & French with a year abroad BA Classical Studies & Modern Greek BA M
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Classical Studies with English BA Greek with English BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Classics, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 53 Applicants per place 2013: 7 Teaching staff: 27 • The Department of Classics is one of the largest and best in the country, with 250 undergraduate students and 20 full-time academic staff. • Reflect your own interests and strengths by choosing modules from a wide range of disciplines, including ancient history and classical archaeology, as well as language and literature-based classics. • Our Greek Play is the only production in the country to be performed every year in the original Greek. Classical subjects have been taught at King’s since 1831. Today the department is rated as one of the best in the country, renowned for its quality of teaching, student experience and cutting-edge research. Classics embraces the study of all aspects of the cultures of Greece and Rome and their influence on later ages. Because we are a department of ancient history and classical archaeology, as well as of language and literature-based classics, and of classical studies, our degree programmes offer a range of different emphases, so you can choose the one which best reflects your own interests and strengths. The Classics department’s close relations with the Centre for Hellenic Studies and Digital Humanities provide the opportunity to study aspects of late antique and Byzantine culture, Medieval Latin, and the classical tradition in art and literature. All students learn Greek and/or Latin during the first year.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
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of students think staff make the subject interesting (National Student Survey, 2013).
partner institutions with whom to study abroad as part of your degree.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Personnel and Recruitment Consultants/Advisers, Conference and Exhibition Managers • Marketing and PR professionals • Teaching professionals. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Graduate Diploma in Law • Ancient History MA. 62 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £20,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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Related programmes • Comparative Literature BA, see page 69 • English BA, see page 83 • European Studies (French, German or Spanish pathways) with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • French & History with a year abroad BA, see page 94 • History BA, see page 110 • War Studies & Philosophy BA, see page 183.
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‘I am passionate about Classics because the ancient Greeks and Romans offer us a totally unique resource – a set of direct cultural ancestors who ran the world at a highly sophisticated level for centuries. They are an incredible asset. Not inviting them to be present at every discussion about how to live would be to gag everyone with any relevant experience when we want advice. We need the Greeks and Romans in our contemporary debating society!’ Edith Hall Professor of Classics
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Classical Archaeology BA
Ancient History BA
A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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Entry requirements
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: Q810
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: V414
Duration: Three years
Duration: Three years
Location: Strand Campus.
UCAS Code: Q806
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Three years
This programme combines archaeological training with history, literature and thought. Using the British Museum and other London collections, you are introduced to archaeological and art historical research methods. You will have the opportunity to study Greek or Latin language. Year one: Compulsory module: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome. Choice of three optional modules from: Greek & Latin Literature: An Introduction • Introduction to Ancient History (c1200 BC–AD 600) • Working with Greek & Latin Literary Texts: An Introduction • Introduction to Ancient Philosophy • Greek or Latin language. Year two: Typical modules: Roman Art • Building Greece & Rome • Art & Power in the Age of Alexander • Grand Tour: Antiquities in London from the Enlightenment to the Present Day. Year three: Typical modules: Dissertation on an archaeological subject • The Classical Art of the Body: Greek Sculpture • Archaeology of the Western Roman Provinces • Frontiers of the Roman Empire.
This programme encompasses all aspects of the cultures of Greece and Rome (language, literature, thought, religion, art, archaeology and history) and the influence of the classical world on later ages. You will have the opportunity to study Greek or Latin language, and no prior knowledge of ancient Greek or Latin is necessary. Year one: Four optional modules, such as: Introduction to Ancient History • Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome • Greek & Latin Literature: An Introduction • Introduction to Ancient Philosophy • Latin or Greek language. Year two: Typical modules: Bread and Circuses: Roman Entertainment and Spectacle • Romans and Barbarians: Cities in the Roman Mediterranean • The World from Babylon • Sex and the Symposium: The Evidence of Athenian Painted Pottery • The Trial and Death of Socrates. Year three: Typical modules: Dissertation on a classical subject • The Classical Art of the Body: Greek Sculpture • Augustus: Power & Propaganda • Alexander the Great • Ovid through the Ages • Rome in the Age of Cicero • The History & Theory of Ancient Slavery.
Location: Strand Campus. This programme focuses on the history of the ancient world, and especially Greek and Roman history. You will examine significant periods, individuals and key themes, and have the opportunity to study Greek or Latin language. Year one: Compulsory module: Introduction to Ancient History (c1200 BC–AD 600). Choice of three optional modules from: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome • Greek & Latin Literature: An Introduction • Working with Greek & Latin Literary Texts: An Introduction • Introduction to Ancient Philosophy • Greek or Latin language. Year two: Typical modules: Roman Britain • The World from Babylon • Ancient Greek Tyranny in Context • Democracy, Empire & War: Greece • Pompeii: History and Society. Year three: Typical modules: Dissertation on an ancient historical subject • Augustus: Power & Propaganda • Alexander the Great • Persia & the Achaemenid Empire • The Rise of Rome • The History & Theory of Ancient Slavery.
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Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA J
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‘The modules are incredibly diverse and stimulating, and the Classics department and Centre for Hellenic Studies hold a large range of events and lectures as well. On top of that, the Classics Society, a student-led society, publishes a newspaper and organises an annual trip abroad. King’s is the only university to put on a student-run production of Greek drama in the original language every year, and we get a full house each time.’ Andreas Classics BA
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A-levels: AAA (including English Literature, or a modern/ancient language) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including English or a modern/classical language) Other requirements: GCSE (or equivalent) grade A in a modern/ ancient language (relevant to the programme) Preferred subjects: Modern or ancient language, Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: QQ28 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. Combining comparative study of literature with special attention to the Classical world, you’ll study a variety of themes, genres and periods, with Europe at the core but extending to India, Latin America, and elsewhere. Year one: Compulsory module: Introduction to Comparative Literature: Methods & Theories. Choose from a range of optional modules offered by Classics, English, Film Studies, French, German, Hellenic Studies and Spanish. Year two: Typical modules: Death in Greek Literature • Female Voices in Greek & Latin Literature • Narrative Literature in Antiquity • Poetry & Selfhood in the Romantic Era • Literature & Psychoanalysis • Travel Writing • First World War Literature. Year three: Typical modules: Comparative Literature dissertation on a topic involving Classics • Values & Subversion in Roman Literature & Society • Medieval Romance • Performance Philosophy: The Biographical Tradition in Late Antiquity • Ovid through the Ages.
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Classical Studies & French with a year abroad BA J Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including A in French) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including French 6 HL) Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: QR81 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. Combine the study of the classical world, including the option of Greek or Latin language work with the study of French and Francophone language, literature and culture, from the Middle Ages to the present day. Year one: Compulsory modules: French language • Introduction to French Literature. Choice of optional module from: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome • Greek & Latin Literature • Introduction to Ancient History (c1200 BC–AD 600) • Working with Greek & Latin Literary Texts • Latin or Greek language. Year two: Compulsory modules: French language • The Practice of Translation. Typical optional modules: Death in Greek Literature • City of Rome • Cosmos & Body • The French Novel. Year three: Normally spent abroad in a French-speaking country. Year four: Compulsory module: French language. Typical optional modules: Dissertation • Medieval Occitan Literature • Proust • Ovid through the Ages • Living for Ever: Fame and Glory from Homeric Heroes to Roman Emperors (and beyond).
Classical Studies with English BA M
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB (including Ancient or Modern Greek) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including HL Modern or Classical Greek) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including English Literature/English Language & Literature) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including English or a modern/classical language) Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: QR79 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. The continuity of Greek culture from ancient times to the present day offers a unique opportunity for you to explore aspects of the ancient, medieval and modern worlds. Language study of modern Greek is an integral part of the programme and you will have the opportunity to study Greek and Latin. Year one: Compulsory modules: Latin or Classical Greek language • Modern Greek language. Typical optional modules: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome • Greek & Latin Literature • Art & Empire: The Legacy of Byzantium Latin and/or Ancient Greek language. Year two: Compulsory module: Modern Greek language. Typical optional modules: Greek Drama • Hellenistic Art • Constantinople: Imperial Capital – Medieval Metropolis • Modernity & the Nation in Greek Fiction since 1922. Year three: Normally spent abroad in Greece and/or Cyprus. Year four: Typical modules: Dissertation on a classical subject • The Hellenistic Near East • Greek Religion • Medieval Cyprus: Art & Architecture • Medicine & Society in the Ancient & Medieval World • War in Greek Poetry 1897–1981.
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English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: Q8Q3 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. Classical Studies looks at the classical world as a whole, and includes the option of Greek or Latin language work, which you can study as a beginner. In studying English literature you will develop clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas that are valuable assets in today’s job market. Year one: Typical optional modules: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome • Greek & Latin Literature • Classical & Biblical Contexts of English Literature • Reading Poetry. Year two: Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Classics and English, such as: Death in Greek Literature • City of Rome • Cosmos & Body • Creative Writing: the Novel • First World War Literature • Narrating the Nation. Year three: Typical optional modules: Dissertation on a classical subject • Alexander the Great • Ovid through the Ages • Critically Queer: Literature, Culture & Queer Theory.
VOICE OF THE ACADEMIC
Classical Studies & Modern Greek BA J
‘In the twenty-four years I have been at King’s there have been many changes, and I think that the department now is a more exciting place than it has ever been. We have grown recently, but the department has always been and remains a friendly place. What I remember most about my student days was the freedom I had to explore the subject I loved – Classics. There were essays to be written, and social activities, but I had time to read and think, and to try to find answers to questions about the ancient world and ancient literature. University education isn’t only about hours spent in lectures and seminars – although they are important – it is about the reading and thinking that you can do in-between’ Dr Hugh Bowden Head of Department of Classics
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Classics BA
‘The first thing that drew me to King’s was its reputation; our Classics department ranks very highly in the country. I was also immediately attracted to the Strand Campus with it’s beautiful buildings, it seemed the kind of place that has history and atmosphere. It does have those things, but it’s also busy and vibrant and it couldn’t be in a better part of London. Something else that stood out was the friendly and welcoming attitude everyone seemed to have.’ Róisin Classics BA
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB (including A in Latin or Ancient Greek) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 6 in Latin or Ancient Greek) Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including A in both Ancient Greek and English Literature/ Language & Literature) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 6 HL in English and 6 HL Classical Greek) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: Q7Q3
UCAS Code: Q800
Duration: Three years
Duration: Three years
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
In the Greek component you will focus on the classical world primarily through reading ancient texts in the original Greek. In studying English Literature you will develop clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas that are valuable assets in today’s job market. Year one: Two core modules: Introduction to Greek Texts • Greek language. Plus optional modules, such as: Medieval Literary Culture • Reading Poetry • Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome. Year two: Languages & Literature II, plus options such as: Tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides • Death in Greek Literature • Jacobean Theatre Literature & the English Revolution. Year three: Dissertation in Classics plus options, such as: The Letters of Pliny • Plato’s Myths: the Soul, Desire and the Beyond • Eighteenth-century Travel Writing • First World War Literature.
You will explore the classical world primarily through reading ancient texts in the original Greek or Latin. Classics embraces the study of all aspects of the cultures of Greece and Rome (language, literature, thought, religion, art, archaeology and history) and their influence on later ages. Year one: Compulsory modules: Working with Greek & Latin Literary Texts: An Introduction • Greek language • Latin language. Plus one optional module, such as Introduction to Ancient Philosophy. Year two: Typical modules: Tragedies of Aeschylus, Sophocles, and Euripides • Death in Greek Literature • Cosmos & Body: Presocratics & Hippocratics • Adventures in Ancient Greek Drama. Year three: Typical modules: Dissertation on a classical subject • The Letters of Pliny • Plato’s Myths: the Soul, Desire and the Beyond • Values & Subversion in Roman Literature & Society • Ovid through the Ages.
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Comparative Literature BA J
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Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA M
MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS
Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 16 Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 9 • Study the world’s literatures across six continents and 2,500 years. • Improve your skills in a language you already know, or study a new language. • Choose from an exceptionally wide range of modules in Comparative Literature and other departments. Study the similarities and differences between literature written in different places and times. In Comparative Literature, we look at books by theme, genre and the historical period they were written in, reading in translation and (where possible) in the original language. Comparative Literature at King’s draws on the expertise of some of the highest-ranked literature departments in the UK. Our faculty provides research-led teaching with a unique global reach across Europe, the Americas, Australia, Asia and Africa. We also have a strong concentration in European classical antiquity, as well as relations between literature and the visual arts. Core modules introduce the practice, methodology and theory of comparative study, while optional modules allow flexible study. Under the guidance of your tutor, you compile a range of options to suit your background. In year three, students have the opportunity to study abroad for one semester at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (United States) or at the University of Bologna (Italy).
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/complit Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
For all three programmes a GCSE in (or some equivalent knowledge of) a relevant language other than English is mandatory.
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Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Educational assistants • Public Relations Officers • Junior newspaper reporter. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Comparative Literature MA • Theatre Studies MA • Communications MSc. 56 per cent of graduates went into graduate-level work or postgraduate study.
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Related programmes • Classical Studies BA, see page 63 • Classical Studies & French & a year abroad BA, see page 64 • English BA, see page 83 • English with Film Studies BA, see page 84 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123.
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‘The Comparative Literature with Film Studies programme opens up a wealth of possibilities for careers or continuing studies. It is the perfect launching pad for someone wanting to work in any academic, media-related or creative industry, and its flexible nature allows you to take modules from various departments, including language modules at any level from the Modern Language Centre. I have also joined the Creative Writing Society. For anyone like me who is interested in entering the world of media later on, King’s is a melting pot of journalistic and creative outlets. From ‘Roar!’ the university newspaper, to ‘The Notebook’, its online magazine and KCL Radio, there are a wealth of options to get involved in.’ Anissa Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA
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Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA M
Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA
A-level: AAA (including English Literature or a modern/ancient language) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including English or a modern/classical language) Other requirements: GCSE grade A (or equivalent) in one of the languages relevant to the programme Preferred subjects: Modern or ancient language See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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Entry requirements A-level: AAA (including English Literature or a modern/ancient language) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including English or a modern/classical language) Other requirements: GCSE grade A (or equivalent) in one of the languages relevant to the programme Preferred subjects: Modern or ancient language See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: Q200 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. We offer a range of specially designed courses that introduce the practices, methodologies and theories of comparative study. Our teaching is research-led with a unique global and historical reach across the world’s literatures. Year one: Compulsory modules: Introduction to Comparative Literature: Methods • Introduction to Comparative Literature: Theories • The Writer in the Text • Genres of World Literature. Plus optional modules. Year two: Compulsory modules: Literature of Empire • Ideas of the Nation • The Canon or The Book in the Modern World. Plus optional modules. Year three: Compulsory dissertation module plus optional modules. You are encouraged to apply for one semester’s study abroad and selected students may spend a semester at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill or at the University of Bologna.
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English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: Q2P3 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. You will take compulsory modules in Comparative Literature and Film Studies, and choose further options from Comparative Literature and other departments, some of which relate to comparisons between different artistic media. The range of modules covers a variety of themes, genres and periods. Year one: Modules in Comparative Literature (compulsory and optional courses, see Comparative Literature BA entry), and compulsory modules in Film Studies (Introduction to Film Studies: Forms & Contexts). Year two: Modules in Comparative Literature (compulsory and optional courses, see Comparative Literature BA), and two optional modules in Film Studies including The French New Wave Documentary Film. Year three: Dissertation core modules, plus up to four optional modules from Comparative Literature and Film Studies.
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Professor Michael Luck ‘I got hooked on artificial intelligence when doing my undergraduate project and couldn’t get the problems I wanted to solve out of my head. So I continued to work on them in graduate study in the US, then in my PhD back in the UK, and moved naturally on to an academic career in the area. Across our various programmes you can see the breadth of what we do at King’s in a way that is rare to find elsewhere, including computer science practice and theory as well as aspects of robotics and intelligent systems, vital parts of computing and informatics. At King’s we’re keen to ensure that we provide students with the relevant practical skills for today and also the right foundations to be ready for advances the future brings. Our programmes seek to balance these different aspects.’ Head of School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences
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Computer Science BSc Computer Science with a year abroad BSc Computer Science with a year in industry BSc Computer Science MSci Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc Computer Science with Robotics BSc Robotics & Intelligent Systems MSci J
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Based in the Department of Informatics, School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences. Students admitted 2013: 169 Applicants per place 2013: 7 Teaching staff: 27 Studying Computer Science within the Department of Informatics provides you with the capability to understand, create and use computer and information systems technology to solve theoretical and practical problems. With an emphasis on practical skills in software engineering, programming and the design of software and algorithims, we deliver teaching through a mix of styles including lectures, tutorial groups, practical laboratories and individual and group projects. The department has a reputation for its friendly environment and innovative learning and teaching methods. Our active research programme informs all our teaching, and all students are exposed in the final years of programmes to the latest issues in the field. All the programmes include flexible choices for you to pursue, usually in the final year. Assessment is via examinations, coursework, presentations and laboratory exercises. Based at our Strand Campus, you will have access to over 170 fast PCs running Windows and Linux, spread over several laboratories for the exclusive use of the department. You will be supported in making your career choices with dedicated mentoring evenings organized by the department.
Study abroad Internship/placement
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
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Ranked 8th in the UK for Computer Science by The Telegraph, 2012.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Programmers and software developers • Management Consultants and Business Analysts • Finance and Investment Analysts • Engineering technicians • IT Business Analysts, Architects and system designers.
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The Careers Service and the Department of Informatics run an 18-week Careers programme for Informatics students, which includes skills sessions and visits from top employers.
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Related programmes • Business Management BSc see page 126 • Mathematics MSci see page 129 • Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc see page 131 • Physics BSc see page 157.
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‘Logic is the study of the principles of correct reasoning, and my research is in the use of logic to study principles of rational reasoning and argument. The idea is that if we can formalise such principles, then one day, computers will be able to reason and argue for their choices in a rational way, and assist humans in reasoning rationally. I teach the basics of logic to undergraduate students, and show them how they can use logical principles of reasoning to guide debate over moral issues.’ Dr Sanjay Modgil Lecturer in the Department of Informatics
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics, or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics, or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31. Accreditation: BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)
Computer Science with a year abroad BSc S Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics, or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
UCAS Code: G404
Accreditation: BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)
UCAS Code: G400
Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: G401
Duration: Three years
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Four years
Location: Strand Campus.
Our four-year MSci programme covers in detail all core aspects of Computer Science, and in addition provides the opportunity for studying in-depth a number of advanced topics, which significantly extend beyond the BSc level. This programme prepares you for professional careers in computing and IT as well as for careers in industrial research and for further postgraduate studies. Years one and two: See Computer Science BSc for details. Year three: Eight modules selected from the list of available options, which cover a range of areas including applications • systems • algorithms • modelling • software architecture • security • testing • computer graphics. Year four: Individual Computer Science project plus six options, covering a range of specialized areas including computer forensics and cybercrime • agents and multi-agent systems • compression methods • and algorithms for computational molecular biology.
Location: Strand Campus.
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
Our Computer Science BSc gives an in-depth grasp of the whole field of computer-based information systems with a view to a career in that area. Year one: Programming Practice • Computer Systems • Elementary Logic with Applications • Data Structures • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Foundations of Computing I • Practical Experience of Programming • Programming Applications. Year two: Database Systems • Operating Systems & Concurrency • Foundations of Computing II • Programming Language Design Paradigms • Computer Science Logic • Object-Oriented Specification & Design • Software Engineering Group Project. Year three: Individual Computer Science project involving implementation of a sophisticated piece of software, plus six optional modules. Options cover a wide range of areas including artificial intelligence • graphics • software architecture and design • distributed systems • cryptography • algorithms, internet systems and application • optimization methods.
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‘Having always been interested in pursuing a PhD after I graduate it was important to me when considering which universities to apply to that the ones on my list were going to support me on that journey. Three years into my studies I can say that I am glad I chose King’s. Throughout the course academic staff have been easily reachable and I have always found them to be friendly and eager to support their students. This has meant I have been able to have many stimulating conversations with lecturers on problems and ideas not necessarily within the scope of the course, but which have helped to push me that little bit further.’ Josh Computer Science MSci
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Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics, or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics, or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
Accreditation: BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)
UCAS Code: G021
UCAS Code: G405
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Four years
Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc is designed to cover everything that is indispensable for a first degree in Computer Science. It also introduces fundamental topics in intelligent systems, including software agents, neural networks, pattern recognition, computer vision, artificial intelligence and computational intelligence. It is aimed at students interested in pursuing a career in Artificial Intelligence, automation, intelligent control or in the more general field of computer science. Year one: Programming Practice • Computer Systems • Elementary Logic with Applications • Data Structures • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Foundations of Computing I • Practical Experience of Programming • Programming Applications. Year two: Database Systems • Operating Systems & Concurrency • Foundations of Computing II • Programming Language Design Paradigms • Computer Science Logic; Object-Oriented Specification & Design • Software Engineering Group Project. Year three: Individual project, three modules: Artificial Intelligence • Agents and Multi-Agent Systems • Neural Networks • Computational Intelligence • Computer Vision. Three options, including Distributed Systems • Computer Graphics Systems, and Optimization Methods.
Location: Strand Campus. This programme follows the structure for Computer Science BSc (G400) with an additional year spent working in industry on a placement related to your studies. Years one and two: See Computer Science BSc for details. Year three: Spent working in industry on a computer-science related placement. This provides an opportunity for you to develop awareness of the relation between your studies and the needs of the software engineering industry, to gain valuable cutting-edge work experience, and to learn first-hand how a major organisation operates. Year four: Individual project and six options, as year three of Computer Science BSc.
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Duration: Three years
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31. Accreditation: BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)
Computer Science with Management and a year abroad BSc M Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
UCAS Code: G4N2
Accreditation: BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT)
Duration: Three years
UCAS Code: G4NF
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Four years
This programme involves the disciplines of Computer Science and Management on a 75:25 basis. It covers all core aspects of computer science as well as core concepts related to economics, marketing, operations management and human resource management. Year one: Programming Practice • Elementary Logic with Applications • Data Structures • Foundations of Computing I • Practical Experience of Programming • Programming Applications • Organizational Behaviour • Economics. Year two: Database Systems • Operating Systems & Concurrency • Software Engineering Group Project • Marketing; Accounting • and two options. Options: ObjectOriented Specification & Design • Programming Language Design Paradigms • Computer Science Logic • Foundations of Computing II. Year three: Two modules in Management: Human Resource Management • Business Strategy and Operations Management. Individual Computer Science project, and four Computer Science options chosen from a wide range of topics, including internet systems • software testing • parallel algorithms • computer graphics.
Location: Strand Campus.
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VOICE OF THE GRADUATE
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‘I studied Computer Science with Management and a year in industry, which has a wide scope of opportunities upon graduating. Throughout my time at King’s I learnt several key concepts in Computer Science. Not only did this equip me well to obtain a job, but periods of self-study and research allowed me to gain the discipline needed for successful results. With the help of the Department of Informatics careers team, I interned for a year at Accenture in the Technology solutions workforce. With my degree, alongside my previous work experience, I found myself lucky enough to secure a job as an Analyst in Accenture’s Technical Consulting force. I strongly believe that my knowledge gained at King’s not only helped me get here but continues to give me an advantage in every task I undertake.’ Ankita Analyst at Accenture Computer Science with Management and a year in industry BSc Graduate, 2013
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Entry requirements
See page 130.
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics, or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Robotics & Intelligent Systems MSci S
A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31. Accreditation: BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) UCAS Code: G4NG Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. This programme follows the structure for Computer Science with Management BSc (G4N2) with an additional year spent on a computerrelated placement in industry. Years one and two: See Computer Science with Management BSc for details. Year three: Spent working in industry on a computer-related placement. An opportunity to develop awareness of the relation between your studies and the needs of the software engineering industry, to gain valuable cuttingedge work experience and to learn first-hand how a major organization operates. Year four: See Computer Science with Management BSc year three for details.
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31. UCAS Code: G0H6 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. As well as covering everything indispensable for a first degree in Computer Science, this programme also introduces you to fundamental issues in robotics, such as sensors, actuators, control, and embedded systems. It is aimed at students who see themselves working in robotics, automation, mechatronics, intelligent control or in the more general field of computer science. Year one: Programming Practice • Computer Systems • Elementary Logic with Applications • Data Structures • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence • Foundations of Computing I • Practical Experience of Programming • Programming Applications. Year two: Adaptive and Robotic Systems • Database Systems • Operating Systems & Concurrency • Foundations of Computing II • Programming Language Design Paradigms • Computer Science Logic • Object-Oriented Specification & Design. Year three: Individual project, four core modules: Computer Vision • Embedded Systems & Control Sensors, Actuators & Interfacing • Mechanics of Robotic Systems and two options selected from a range of topics, including artificial intelligence • agents and multi-agent systems • neural networks and optimization.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in at least one of Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Computing, ICT, Electronics, or Statistics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics, Computer Science or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31. UCAS Code: H6G0 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. As well as covering everything indispensable for a first degree in Computer Science, this programme also introduces you to fundamental issues in intelligent systems and robotics, including software agents, pattern recognition, sensors, actuators, control, and artificial intelligence. Year one: See Computer Science with Robotics BSc year one for details. Year two: See Computer Science with Robotics BSc year two for details. Year three: Five core modules: Artificial Intelligence • Neural Networks • Computational Intelligence • Embedded Systems & Control Sensors • Actuators & Interfacing. Two additional modules selected from the list of options, including Distributed Systems • Computer Graphics Systems • Optimization Methods. Year four: Individual project, three core modules: Agents & MultiAgent Systems • Computer Vision • Mechanics of Robotic Systems. Three additional modules selected from the list of options, including Elements of Statistical Learning and Intelligent Systems for Legal & Administrative Applications.
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Professor Marie Therese Hosey ‘I relocated from Glasgow about five years ago and have found I love King’s and the can-do attitude of my colleagues in the Dental Institute. The work is challenging and interesting, the people are wonderful and committed: a true reflection of King’s ethos. It is vital to me that I continue clinical practice alongside my research; they complement each other and, most importantly, I can help provide a necessary service for the local community. Since I was a child I’ve wanted to be a dentist and now much of my focus is in researching and working with the young. My current research includes the management of anxious children. Seeing the students I teach inspired by the difference their work can make is a good feeling.’ Head of Paediatric Dentistry Dental Institute
Location: Rainbow Suite, Dental Institute
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Based in the Dental Institute.
SINGLE HONOURS
• One of the largest dental schools in Europe.
Dentistry BDS
• Works in partnership with the world-famous hospitals Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’; together creating a worldleading Academic Health Sciences Centre, King’s Health Partners.
Dentistry BDS: Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme Dentistry BDS: Entry Programme for Medical Graduates (DPMG) Dentistry BDS: Graduate/ Professional Entry Programme (GPEP)
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
• Joint highest percentage for world-leading research in the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (2008). The curriculum is taught by internationally renowned staff at an institution that combines teaching and research at some of the country’s most famous teaching hospitals. Most of the teaching is carried out in small groups where students and staff get to know each other well. The Dentistry curriculum is delivered in four phases rather than individual years and includes vertical strands consisting of science; clinical skills; care of the patient; professionalism; communication skills; and management and leadership skills. Phase One is 18 months long and majors on the science base for dental practice and the foundations of dental practice. Phase Two introduces clinical dentistry and patient care. Phase Three is a consolidation year of all clinical subjects, containing an elective period of study. Phase Four is designed to give you an ability to be more independent and individual in your learning. The programme is in line with General Dental Council recommendations, incorporating the latest thinking in dental education: early clinical exposure, an emphasis on ideas as well as facts, integrated teaching of all subjects with an emphasis on a systems approach, and a dimension of choice of special subjects by the student. The integrated nature of the programme means that basic science teaching will relate to clinical practice, and clinical teaching will be underpinned by scientific understanding.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/dentistry Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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You will have contact with patients from the first few weeks of the first year and will be encouraged to assume an appropriate level of responsibility for patient care at an early stage. The programme emphasises whole patient care, which implies consideration of the patients’ total dental and medical needs, rather than just the provision of items of treatment. You may also opt to undertake a one-year intercalated BSc degree, which allows you to pursue the subject of your choice in much greater depth.
‘One of the main reasons why I chose to study Dentistry at King’s was the structure of the programme which allows you to start caring for your own patients as early as January of your second year. This requires a high degree of professionalism and gives you a sense of responsibility which I feel grateful to have had a chance to acquire from such an early stage in the programme.’ Jasminder Dentistry BDS
The programme for Dentistry at King’s is five years in length, but there are different points of entry recognising prior learning. Whichever route you choose, you will find that all students are working and learning together and take identical assessments. The Dental Institute ensures all students achieve the same learning outcomes, producing one standard of dentist. For the standard five-year programme, the majority of your first three years will be spent at the Guy’s Campus where biomedical sciences are taught alongside applied dental science. In the last two years students divide their time more evenly between the Guy’s and Denmark Hill Campuses. Final-year students will also visit the St Thomas’ Campus and the University of Portsmouth Dental Academy and the new Outreach Centre at West Norwood. A state-of-the-art clinical skills facility allows the learning of necessary skills in a safe and non-threatening environment.
BDS Curriculum: The Four Phases Phase 2 Medical science, and introduction to replacement of missing teeth and implants.
Duration: Standard (A205 and A206): 18 months Graduate/Professional Entry Programme (A202): 6 months
Duration: Standard (A205 and (A206): 18 months Entry Programme for Medical Graduates (A204): 12 months
OPTION TO INTERCALATE
P hase 1 Medical science and introduction to patient clinical care.
Phase 3 Adult patient care and introduction to child patient care.
Phase 4 Dentistry and diagnostic skills, clinical scenarios, providing conscious sedation and preparation for graduate Dental Foundation Training.
Duration: 12 months
Duration: 12 months
Further information can be found in the Dental Institute online prospectus. Please visit www.kcl.ac.uk/dentistry/news/publications
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Students on the programme care for their own patients within 17 months.
The Dental Institute is the only dental school in the UK to have four entry routes to the BDS programme.
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All students are able to enter independent dental practice on graduation. The vast majority of our graduates will enter foundation training as a pathway to the treatment of patients in the NHS. 100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work after one year. £30,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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Entry requirements: A-levels: AAA at A-level and a B at AS-level to ABB at A-level and a B at AS-level, including Chemistry and Biology at A-level. If you only have one of Chemistry or Biology at A-level you must have an AS-level grade A in the other. IB: 35 and 666 HL to 34 points and 655 HL including both Chemistry and Biology, at least one to HL GCSE Requirements: Grade B in both English and Mathematics, if not offered at A/AS-level Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Disclosure & Barring Service checks, and Occupational Health Clearance required. Please visit the online prospectus for detailed selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. Undergraduate students admitted 2013: 108 Applicants per place 2013: 8
Related programmes • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 53 • Medicine MBBS, see page 135 • Midwifery Studies with Registration BSc, see page 139 • Nursing BSc with Registration as an Adult/Children’s/Mental Health Nurse, see page 145 • Nutrition & Dietetics BSc, see page 149 • Pharmacy MPharm, see page 151 • Physiotherapy BSc, see page 161.
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UCAS Code: A205 Duration: Five years Location: Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses, University of Portsmouth and West Norwood. The five-year BDS programme is the main entry route into Dentistry at King’s. You will study the four phases over five years (please see BDS Curriculim on page 79).
Dentistry BDS: Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme S
Dentistry BDS: Entry Programme for Medical Graduates (DPMG) S
Dentistry BDS: Graduate/ Professional Entry Programme (GPEP) S
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA at A-level and a B at AS-level to BBB at A-level and a B at AS-level, including Chemistry and Biology at A-level. If you only have one of Chemistry or Biology at A-level you must have an AS-level grade A in the other. IB: 35 points and 666 HL to 33 points and 555 HL including at least one in Chemistry or Biology Eligibility: Open to students from eligible non-selective state schools GCSE Requirements: Grade B in English and Mathematics, if not offered at A/AS-level Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Disclosure & Barring Service checks, and Occupational Health Clearance required. Candidates should visit the online prospectus for further details of the entry and selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Qualified doctors registered with the UK General Medical Council and who have completed Foundation Years 1 and 2, wishing to pursue a career in oral and maxillo-facial surgery or oral medicine/pathology. Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Disclosure & Barring Service checks, and Occupational Health Clearance required. Candidates should visit the online prospectus for further details of the entry and selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
At least a 2:1 (upper second-class honours) degree, or a 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree with a postgraduate master’s degree (with at least a Merit). A biomedically-related degree or a health professional with a degree will be considered. Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. Candidates should visit the online prospectus for further details of the entry and selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. Undergraduate students admitted 2013: 9 Applicants per place 2013: 6 UCAS Code: A206 Duration: Five years Location: Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses, University of Portsmouth and West Norwood. The programme is open to students from recognized non-traditional entry routes, such as widening participation schools linked to King’s College London and schools with low five A-C GCSE percentages and/or low A-level points scores. You will receive additional support and tutorials, but follow the same curriculum as all other dental students and undergo the same rigorous assessment.
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English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Applicants per place 2013: 3
Undergraduate students admitted 2013: 28
UCAS Code: A204
Applicants per place 2013: 10
Duration: Three years
UCAS Code: A202
Location: Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses, University of Portsmouth and West Norwood.
Duration: Four years
Specialist three-year programme for qualified doctors who wish to pursue a career in oral and maxillo-facial surgery or oral medicine/pathology. You will cover Phase One and Two material in an extended single year known as the ‘transition year’. You will then directly transfer to Phase Three of the Dentistry programme in their second year.
Location: Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses, University of Portsmouth and West Norwood. Four-year fast-track programme for graduates with honours degrees in biomedical-related science subjects and health professionals. You will cover Phase One and Two material in an extended single year known as the ‘transition year’. You will then then directly transfer to Phase Two of the Dentistry programme in their second year. The programme is highly competitive so many graduates also apply to our standard entry programme.
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SINGLE HONOURS
English BA English Language & Communication BA M
MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS
Classical Studies with English BA English with Film Studies BA French with English with a year abroad BA German with English with a year abroad BA Greek with English BA Hispanic Studies with English with a year abroad BA Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with English with a year abroad BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of English, School of Arts & Humanities and Department of Education & Professional Studies, School of Social Science & Public Policy. Students admitted 2013: 234 Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 50 • Rated 6th best English department in the Guardian University Guide 2014 • The Department of English at King’s was among the first institutions in the world to teach English • Extremely diverse modules, from medieval literature to modern poetry. With one of the oldest English Language & Literature departments, King’s has strengths in creative writing, gender, American literature and performance studies. We offer a diverse range of modules and approaches, from contemporary theory to close textual examination and historical scholarship. The Arden Shakespeare is edited here and our wide range of international research activities is reflected at all levels of teaching. You may also be interested in the BA in English Language & Communication offered by The Department of Education & Professional Studies, which has a global reputation for research in important areas of applied linguistics. This programme is ideal for you if you have an interest in English language, communication and linguistics. Modules involve seminars and lectures and we attach importance to the personal attention we give to each student through our personal tutor system. Tutors aim to connect research and teaching, both in the classroom and at the many extra research seminars, poetry readings and literary events. Shakespeare’s Globe, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (London’s oldest working theatre) and countless other sites with literary associations are nearby.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/english www.kcl.ac.uk/education Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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King’s was one of the first institutions to teach English literary studies.
partner cultural institutions across London.
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Recent graduates have found employment as: • Arts Officers • Authors, writers and translators • Marketing and PR professionals • Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors • Editors.
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English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
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Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Theatre & Performance Studies • Cultural & Creative Industries MA.
UCAS Code: Q300
Work (60%) Work + Study (1%)
61 per cent of graduates went into graduate-level work or postgraduate study.
Study (29%) Other (10%)
£16,500 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
Related programmes • Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 64 • Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA, see page 69 • French with a year abroad BA, see page 95 • German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 106 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123.
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A-level: AAA (including English Literature or combined English Language & Literature) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including English HL) Preferred Subjects: English Literature and another arts subject at A-level/HL GCSE Requirements: Modern or ancient language preferred See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. We offer theoretical and historical approaches to literary study and engage with the rich literary history London has to offer. Through studying English you will develop essential skills in critical thinking, expression and research. Year one: Compulsory modules include: Language in Time • Writing London • Reading Poetry • Classical & Biblical Contexts • Introducing Literary Theories • Medieval Literary Culture • Early Modern Literary Culture. Plus one optional module outside the department. Year two: Sample optional modules: Mapping Modernism • Theatre Capital • Creative Writing • Victorians & Social Change • Wordplay in the English Renaissance • Family, Authorship & Romanticism • The Film of the Play. Year three: Sample optional modules: Shakespeare’s London • Jane Austen • Twenty-First-century American Fiction • Creative Writing: Drama • Gender & Performance • Modernism in Australia • Virginia Woolf • Photography USA • dissertation.
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French with English with a year abroad BA M
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
See page 95.
A-levels: AAB (including Grade A in at least one of English Literature, English Language, a modern foreign language or Psychology) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including grade 6 HL in one of the subjects mentioned above) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAA (including English Literature or Language) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including English HL) Preferred Subjects: Two arts subjects at A-level/HL GCSE Requirements: Modern or ancient language preferred See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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UCAS Code: PQ91
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Duration: Three years
UCAS Code: Q3P3
Hispanic Studies with English with a year abroad BA M
Location: Waterloo Campus.
Duration: Three years
See page 175.
The study of communication provides an understanding of the relationship between language, society and culture. You will learn approaches to describing, analysing and researching language. You will also consider how languages are taught and learnt, and how English is used in multicultural communities and the globalized world. Year one: Language & Communication • Analysing English • Introduction to Sociolinguistics • Language Learning • Philosophy of Language. Year two: Opportunity to study abroad for the second semester. Research Methods • At least two of English Lexis, Grammar and Phonology plus optional modules including: Psycholinguistics • Global Englishes • Multilingualism & Language in Contact • Teaching & Learning the Language System • Teaching Language as Communicative Skills • Analysing Spoken Discourse • Working with Texts • modern foreign language. Year three: Compulsory dissertation. Optional modules: Language, Culture & Society • Language Policy & Planning • Language, People & Boundaries • Linguistic Politeness • Stylistics • Analysing Written Discourse • Psycholinguistics • Literacies in Theory & Practice • Exploring Language Corpora • Contemporary Issues in Language • modern foreign language.
Location: Strand Campus. This dynamic degree offers students the chance to engage with London’s literary and visual history. Learn how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images, and in global literatures, whilst developing skills in critical thinking, expression and research. Year one: Compulsory modules include: Language in Time • Writing London • Reading Poetry • Classical & Biblical Contexts of English Literature • Introducing Literary Theories • Medieval Literary Culture • Early Modern Literary Culture • Forms & Contexts of Film Studies. Year two: Optional modules include: Silent/Sound Cinema • Asian Popular Cinema • Film Authorship • European World Cinema. Year three: Optional modules include: American Underground/Independent Cinema • Film Noir • Third Cinema & Beyond • The European Crime Film. There are over 30 optional modules in English, as well as an optional dissertation module.
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European Politics BA European Studies (French pathway) with a year abroad BA European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of European & International Studies, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 59 Applicants per place 2013: 4 Teaching staff 2013: 21 • Study in Paris, Berlin or Madrid with prestigious partner institutions • Part of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence • Annual ‘European Week’ attracts renowned speakers and showcases links to key issues of public concern, debate and policy. The Department of European & International Studies has earned an international reputation as a dynamic and challenging place for those who want to deepen their knowledge and understanding of modern Europe. We have particular strengths in European foreign policy, Economic and Monetary Union, European institutions, European and international history, political thought and philosophy, migration and urban spaces, and international political economy. You will benefit from the department’s close association with the Departments of French, German and Spanish, Portuguese & Latin-American Studies, as well as History and War Studies. We offer a range of extra-curricular events, some of them supported by the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence (JMCE) for Law and Governance awarded to King’s by the European Union in 2008. Our students are bright, inquisitive and open-minded, and show initiative beyond their studies. Many are active in the King’s European Society, which organizes a series of events, including the annual European Week with high-profile speakers.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/eurost Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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A reputation for excellent teaching on contemporary Europe spanning 20 years.
Date of the establishment of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence – we are a founding member.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: L241 Duration: Three years
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • PR Adviser to an EU government dept • Campaigns and project officers for charities • Global Data Analyst • Marketing Assistant. Graduates have gone on to work in the UK, France, Germany, Spain and Hong Kong. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • International Development & Humanitarian Emergencies MSc • International Political Economy MA.
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Related programmes • German with a year abroad BA, see page 106 • International Politics BA, see page 165 • International Relations BA, see page 182 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123 • Political Economy BA/BSc, see page 165 • Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB, see page 118 • War Studies & History BA, see page 183.
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Location: Strand Campus. The programme adopts a comparative approach to studying politics and is designed to equip you with the theoretical and analytical tools required to understand domestic politics. You will gain an in-depth understanding of how domestic politics interacts with supranational governance through the European Union. Year one: Compulsory modules: The Making of Modern Europe: Historical, Political & Sociological Approaches • Introduction to Politics. Optional modules include: British Politics • German Politics & Society • Spain in the Twentieth-century • Introduction to International Economics. Year two: Compulsory modules: The Integration of the European Union • Political Analysis • Research Methods in Political Science. Optional modules include: International Political Economy • International Relations • Central & East European Politics. Year three: Optional modules include: Representative Government in Europe • Public Policy • Britain & European Integration • European Political Thought • German Foreign Policy. You may also undertake an extended essay.
European Studies (French pathway) with a year abroad BA S
European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA S
European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad BA S
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA (including French) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including French 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including German 5 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including Grade B Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Spanish 5 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of Spanish language, DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
UCAS Code: RR81
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: RR82
UCAS Code: RR84
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
Focus on the politics, culture, history and political economy of Modern Europe. Modules, split equally between Europe and France, will equip you with analytical and presentational transferable skills valued by international organizations, businesses, public employers, and prestigious graduate programmes. You will become highly proficient in French. Year one: Core language plus compulsory modules: The Making of Modern Europe: Historical, Political & Sociological Approaches • Revolution & Reaction in Modern France • French Political Thought. Optional modules include: European Law • The Causes of War • Introduction to Politics • Introduction to International Economics. Year two: Core language plus compulsory modules: Integration of the European Union • French history modules. Optional modules include: International Relations • International Political Economy • The Idea of France. Year three: Typically spent at the Institute of Political Studies (Sciences Po) Paris. Year four: Compulsory language plus optional module, including: European Political Thought • Shadows of Enlightenment • extended essay.
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
Focus on the politics, culture, history, and political economy of Modern Europe. Modules, split equally between Europe and Germany, will equip you with analytical and presentational transferable skills valued by international organizations, businesses, public employers, and prestigious graduate programmes. You will become highly proficient in German. Year one: Core language plus compulsory modules: The Making of Modern Europe: Historical, Political & Sociological Approaches • German Politics & Society • Milestones in German History. Optional modules include: European Law • Introduction to International Economics • The Causes of War • Introduction to Politics. Year two: Core language plus compulsory modules: Integration of the European Union • Germany since 1945: Politics, Society & Economics. Optional modules include: International Relations • International Political Economy • The German Reformation. Year three: Typically spent at Humboldt University (Berlin). Year four: Compulsory language plus optional modules, including: European Political Thought • Contemporary German Politics • extended essay.
Focus on the politics, culture, history and political economy of Modern Europe. Modules, split equally between Europe and Spain, will equip you with analytical and presentational transferable skills valued by international organizations, businesses, public employers, and prestigious graduate programmes. You will become highly proficient in Spanish. Year one: Core language plus compulsory modules: The Making of Modern Europe: Historical, Political & Sociological Approaches • Spain in the 20th-century • Critical Perspectives on the Spanish Transitions. Optional modules include: European Law • Introduction to International Economics • The Causes of War • Introduction to Politics. Year two: Core language plus compulsory modules: Integration of the European Union • Nationalism in Spain • Spain in the World. Optional modules include: International Relations • International Political Economy • Goya & the Dream of Reason. Year three: Typically spent at Complutense University of Madrid. Year four: Compulsory language plus optional modules, including: Contemporary Spanish Politics • • European Political Economy • State, Society & Strategy • Political Economy of Spain • extended essay.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
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Film Studies PROGRAMME CHOICE S
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Film Studies BA M
MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS
Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA English with Film Studies BA French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA Hispanic Studies with Film Studies with a year abroad BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Film Studies, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 45 Applicants per place 2013: 7 Teaching staff: 14 (plus staff from contributing departments) • A flexible modular course offering specialized teaching in a wide variety of international cinemas and theoretical approaches • The opportunity to study with internationally renowned scholars who are leaders in their field • King’s close proximity to and links with the BFI Southbank provide further exciting opportunities. Established in 2000, the department is home to the leading dedicated film studies team in central London and hosts a dynamic and vibrant community. We see our educational mission as threefold: to introduce you to the wealth and diversity of world cinema; to give you the conceptual tools for analysing audio-visual media and understanding how society is mediated by images; and to provide a background for pursuing careers in the media arts and related activities. We offer a single honours Film Studies BA as well as combined degrees with other departments, some of which include study abroad. King’s has made a major commitment to the study of film and related media, including building up a significant collection of print and audio-visual material, new facilities for 35mm screening, and important information technology resources. We are also fortunate to be located in the heart of London’s arts and media district, offering many exciting possibilities for further access to film. We are just across the river from BFI Southbank and the British Film Institute Library, the premier film research library.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/film Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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Best department for study of film in the UK (The Sunday Times University Guide 2013).
One of the top 5 departments of its kind in the UK (Research Assesment Exercise, 2008).
Film format of our screenings each week open to all students.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Media production coordinator • Advertising agency intern • Film production runner • Charity campaign assistant • Assistant Editor, audiovisual company. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Film Studies MA • Cultural & Creative Industries MA.
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64 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work.
Work + Study (4%)
£18,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
Other (26%)
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‘Everything about studying at King’s has been incredible. Studying Film Studies in London couldn’t be more perfect, there are so many fundamental resources on our doorstep. King’s has some of the world’s best lecturers. Your lecturers and seminar leaders genuinely care about how well you’re doing inside and outside of the classroom, and to me this is what has made my time here so special.’ Chloe Film Studies BA
Related programmes • Comparative Literature BA, see page 69 • English BA, see page 83 • French with a year abroad BA, see page 95 • German with a year abroad BA, see page 106 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123.
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English with Film Studies BA M See page 84.
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French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA M See page 96.
German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA M See page 107.
Hispanic Studies with Film Studies with a year abroad BA M See page 175.
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including grade B in an essay-based humanities subject). IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in an essay-based humanities subject) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: P303 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. Develop your knowledge of classical and contemporary cinema and of how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images. We offer you the critical, historical and theoretical tools needed to understand and appreciate the creative potential of cinema, and to critically assess film through in-depth knowledge of intellectual debates within the discipline. Year one: Compulsory study areas include: Contemporary/Post-War Cinema • Contexts & Forms in Film Studies • Critical Debates • Research & Scholarship in Film Studies. Year two: Compulsory modules: Film Theory I • Hollywood Cinema. Plus optional modules including: Asian Popular Cinema • The French New Wave • Film Authorship • Topics in World Cinema. Year three: Compulsory modules: Film Theory II • Film & New Media • Independent Study. Optional modules include: American Underground Cinema • The European Crime Film • Film Noir • Stardom & Performance.
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French PROGRAMME CHOICE S
SINGLE HONOURS
French BA French with a year abroad BA J
JOINT HONOURS
Classical Studies & French with a year abroad BA French & German with a year abroad BA French & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA French & History with a year abroad BA French & Management with a year abroad BA French & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA M
MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS
French with English with a year abroad BA French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA
STUDY OPTIONS
Based in the Department of French, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 69 Applicants per place 2013: 6 Teaching staff: 11 • Benefit from the research expertise of teaching staff across the full range of French and Francophone studies • French language teaching programme is fully integrated with the teaching of French literature, history, politics and film • Opportunities to study in French-speaking universities worldwide. The Department of French at King’s is one of a select number of departments that still offer you the possibility to study across the whole range of French literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as modules in French history, contemporary French institutions, film, politics and philosophy. Studying French at King’s will involve intensive modules in written and spoken French taught by native speakers to a high level of proficiency. In your study of French literature, culture, history and politics you will also benefit from the research expertise of staff, which is rated ‘internationally excellent’. We have exchanges with many different universities in places as diverse as Paris, Aix-en-Provence, Montreal, Geneva and Martinique. King’s is also one of the few universities in the country to offer a three-year French degree, which includes six months spent at the University of London Institute in Paris.
Study abroad Internship/placement
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/french Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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different BA programmes in French offering flexible combinations with other subjects, as well as single honours degrees, all featuring study abroad options.
Opportunities to study French literature across 1000 years.
‘When deciding to go to university, I felt King’s offered much more interesting and wide-ranging options than many others that I’d seen. Its prestigious reputation also played an important part in my decision to apply.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Advertising and Marketing Executives • Teaching professionals, language assistants and tutors • Civil Service administrative officers and assistants. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • GDL Conversion • European Studies MA. 72 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work.
VOICE OF THE STUDENT
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£20,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
Related programmes • Classics BA, see page 66 • Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA, see page 69 • English Law & French Law LLB and Maîtrise en droit (French equivalent of LLB), see page 119 • European Studies (French pathway) with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 105 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123.
Equally, the idea of living in London was an exciting one. I’ve had to adapt to a completely different way of life during my time in London, more so than my friends studying in other places, but it has made me into a far more independent and astute person. The exposure to different cultures and backgrounds is also unparalleled and makes the London university experience unique. I am a member of the French Society at King’s which organizes many events such as film screenings and themed nights, and I also work as a student ambassador for the university. After graduating, I certainly want to put the French language skills I will have acquired through my studies (including a year in a French-speaking country) to good use, possibly through working as an interpreter.’ Sarah French with English with a year abroad BA
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DEGREE PROGRAMMES
French & German with a year abroad BA J
French & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA J
Classical Studies & French with a year abroad BA J
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB (including grade A French and Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including French 6 HL and German 5 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French/German, TestDaF and/or DELF or DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including Grade A in both French and Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including both French and Spanish 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French/Spanish, DELF or DALF/DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: RR12
UCAS Code: RR14
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
On this joint programme we offer talented linguists a chance to gain detailed knowledge of two languages and cultures. Year one: Core language and compulsory literature modules in both languages. Year two: Core language modules in both languages, compulsory translation module and two options in French, plus three options in German. Sample options: French Poetry since 1800 • Comedy before 1700 • The Reformation • German Realism • 1930s Film • Eighteenth-century German Thought. Year three: Year abroad, either at a partner university, as a language teaching assistant, or on work placement (German only). Year four: Core language modules in French and German plus options, including: German Reunification • Brechtian Cinema • Goethe • Kafka • Proust • Recent French Thought • Contemporary Women’s Writing in French.
On this joint programme we offer talented linguists a chance to gain detailed knowledge of two languages and cultures. Year one: Core language modules, compulsory literature module in French, plus options in Hispanic Studies, including: Culture & Society in Imperial Spain • Latin American Visual Arts: Nineteenth & Twentiethcentury • Spain in the Twentiethcentury. Year two: Core language modules, compulsory translation module and optional modules, including: French Poetry since 1800 • Comedy before 1700 • The Idea of France • The Spanish Civil War • Cervantes’ Don Quijote. Year three: Spent abroad, normally split between French- and Spanishspeaking countries. Year four: Core language modules plus optional modules, including: Recent French Thought • Proust • Travel Writing in Modern Spain • Key Terms & Points of View in Latin American Visual Arts.
See page 64.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including French 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: R102 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus, plus a semester at the University of London Institute in Paris (ULIP). This degree is taught over three years at King’s, and offers you the chance to spend one term of your second year at ULIP. Year one: One core language and one compulsory literature module (plus four optional modules). Compulsory: Language • Introduction to French Literature. Optional modules: French Narrative Texts • French Thought • French Theatre & Film • Modern French History. Year two: First semester: optional modules at King’s. Second semester: modules in French language and culture at ULIP. Sample King’s options: French Poetry since 1800 • Comedy before 1700 • The French Novel since 1700 • The Idea of France. Year three: One core language module and seven optional modules. Sample options: Medieval Occitan Literature • Proust • Images of Algeria • Flaubert • French Feminist Writing • Old French Romance • Troubling Desires • Contemporary French Film.
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French & History with a year abroad BA J
French & Management with a year abroad BA J
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA (including French and History) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including French and History HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including A in French) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including HL 6 French) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: RV11
UCAS Code: RN12
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: RR19
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Four years
Enhance your historical learning and critical thinking and focus on advanced study of French language and culture. History modules cover topics from European medieval history to Modern British politics. Year one: French: Core language and compulsory literature modules. History: Compulsory module in historical sources, skills and approaches and choice of one optional module, either in Medieval, Early Modern or Modern History. Year two: French: Core modules in language and translation, optional modules. History: Options include topics as diverse as Medieval Italy • Hanoverian Britain • Australia • Soviet Union • political ideas and economic history. Year three: Normally spent abroad in a French-speaking country. Year four: French: One core language module and optional modules. History: source-based or theoretical thematic module plus option of writing a research dissertation of 10,000 words.
Study French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as history, film, politics and philosophy. In Management you will gain knowledge of organizational studies, accounting, marketing, and international business. Year one: Core language and compulsory literature modules in French and two core modules in Management. Year two: Core module in French language, translation, plus two optional French modules. Two compulsory modules and two options in Management. Sample options: French Poetry since 1800 • Comedy before 1700 • Consumer Behaviour • Corporate Finance. Year three: Spent abroad in a Frenchspeaking country. Year four: Core module in French language, three optional French modules and four optional modules in Management. Sample options: French Feminist Writing • Contemporary French Film • Contemporary Algerian Literature • Leadership • Organizational Change • Investment Management.
Location: Strand Campus.
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French & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA J Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including French 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Study French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day as well as French history, film, politics and philosophy. The Modern Greek component covers language, literature, history and linguistics. Year one: Compulsory French and Modern Greek language modules • Introduction to French Literature. Typical optional modules: The Emergence & Development of Modern Greece • Reading Modern Poetry Comparatively (Greek/ English). Year two: Compulsory modules: Core French and Modern Greek Language modules • The Practice of Translation. Typical optional modules: French Poetry since 1800 • The Idea of France • Modernity & the Nation in Greek Fiction. Year three: Normally spent abroad, and usually split between Greece and a French-speaking country. Year four: Compulsory French and Modern Greek language modules. Typical optional modules: Dissertation • Recent French Thought • Proust • Old French Romance • War in Greek Poetry 1897–1981 • Text & Discourse Analysis.
French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA J
French with a year abroad BA S
French with English with a year abroad BA M
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA (including French) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including French HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 (including French 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAA (including both English and French) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both English and French HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
UCAS Code: RV15
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: R120
UCAS Code: R1Q3
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
Combine the study of French and francophone language and literature, history, film and politics with the study of philosophy in the UK’s top Philosophy department (The Guardian 2013). Year one: Core language and literature modules in French plus four modules in philosophy including one in the history of philosophy • one in either ethics or political philosophy • and one of: Elementary Logic • Metaphysics I • Epistemology I • Methodology. Year two: Core modules in French language and translation plus optional modules, including: Modernity & the City • The Idea of France • Ethics II • Greek Philosophy II: Plato • Philosophy of Logic & Language. Year three: Spent in a Frenchspeaking country. Year four: Core French language module, three French options plus four optional modules in Philosophy, including: Recent French Thought • Contemporary Women’s Writing in French • Indian Philosophy • Topics in Philosophy of Mind • Gender & Philosophy.
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
This programme offers the possibility of study across the whole range of French and francophone language, literature, culture and thought from the Middle Ages to the present day, and includes a year of study abroad. After the first year, you can specialize in the areas of the subject that most interest you. Year one: One core French language module and one compulsory literature module, plus four optional modules. Year two: Core language module, compulsory translation module plus six optional modules, including: Modernity & the City • The Idea of France • The French Novel since 1700 • Poetry since 1800. Year three: Normally spent abroad in a French-speaking country. Year four: One core language module and seven optional modules, including: Proust • Shadows of Enlightenment • Contemporary French Film • Old French Romance • Images of Algeria.
Study French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day as well as French history, film, politics and philosophy. The English department offers a wide variety of approaches, from contemporary literary theory to close textual examination and historical scholarship. Year one: Core module in French language, compulsory module in French literature, plus options including: Introductions to French Thought/Theatre & Film/Modern History • Introducing Literary Theories • Medieval Literary Culture. Year two: Core language and translation modules in French, plus options including: French poetry since 1800 • Comedy before 1700 • The Idea of France. Sample English options: Eighteenth-century Travel Writing • The Rise of the Novel. Year three: Normally spent in a French-speaking country. Year four: Core language module, plus optional modules, including: Troubling Desires • Contemporary Women’s Writing in French • Shakespeare’s London • Creative Writing Drama.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
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French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA J Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including French 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA J See page 176.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: R1P3 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. Combine the study of French and francophone language and literature, history, film, politics and philosophy with Film Studies to gain conceptual tools for understanding critically how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images. Year one: Core French language and literature modules, two French options and two introductory modules to forms and contexts in Film. Sample French options: Introduction to French Thought • Introduction to French Theatre & Film. Year two: Core language and translation modules, two options in French plus two modules in Film. Sample options: Idea of France • Modernity & the City • History of Silent/Sound Cinema • Film Authorship. Year three: Normally spent in a French-speaking country. Year four: Core language module plus five optional modules in French, two optional modules in Film. Sample options: Recent French Thought • Film & Transnationalism • Fathers in Film.
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Professor David Green ‘Taking students out of the classroom and into London streets is an exciting part of my work at King’s. It’s so much easier to imagine life in the 18th, 19th and early 20th centuries when you experience it through your senses. Seeing the urban landscape, how it reflects the poor, rich and middle-class communities and the economic developments of different eras, provides a unique aspect to your learning. For over 30 years I’ve studied and taught at King’s and continue to discover more about this inspirational city – its history, social and welfare policies and their effects on people and their communities. Many aspects of contemporary life can be compared with the 19th century and both are clearly visible throughout the city.’ Professor of Historical Geography School of Social Science & Public Policy
Location: Near Leicester Square, London
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Geography BA Geography BSc
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Geography, School of Social Science & Public Policy. Students admitted 2013: 118 Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 36 • Opportunities to put theory into practice with an overseas field trip • Teaching by international scholars in the discipline. Based in the heart of London at the Strand Campus, the Department of Geography is among the very best internationally. Our location gives students access to numerous scholarly and cultural facilities offered by one of the world’s great cities. The department’s unique focus on integrating natural and social geographical sciences means teaching is interdisciplinary, leading to greater career opportunities for our students. As one of the largest geography departments in the UK, we provide state-of-the-art BSc and BA Geography programmes taught by acknowledged leaders in their fields. We use a combination of lectures, seminars and tutorials together with workshops, laboratory sessions and field trips to teach a wide range of modules covering all areas of geography. The overseas field trips in the second year are one of the highlights of the degree. Currently we offer trips to Morocco (for Geography BSc), Kerala and San Francisco (for Geography BA/BSc). There are also opportunities to take a term or a year abroad during the second year of study on one of our exchange programmes to Australia, Brunei, Hong Kong, Singapore, or the USA.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/geography Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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Study abroad in your second year at one of nine international destinations.
Join our vibrant undergraduate community with over 350 students.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Financial Analysts • Marketing professionals • Education Officers • Social Science researchers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Disaster Management • Environmental Change • Graduate Diploma in Law • International Planning MSc. 77 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £20,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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‘The Geography department at King’s is unique. You are presented with world-leading researchers and a range of modules allowing you to merge human and physical modules. This was an exclusive characteristic to this subject, enabling me to create my own tailored degree. The highlight of my course has to be the second-year physical field trip to Morocco. It was such an amazing experience that put into action skills taught to us during the course.’ Shirandeep Geography BSc
Related programmes • Global Health & Social Medicine BSc, see page 171 • International Politics BA, see page 165 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123 • Political Economy BA/BSc, see page 165.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL GCSE requirements: Maths and English at grade B See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL GCSE requirements: Maths and English at grade B See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. UCAS Code: F800
English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31.
Duration: Three years
UCAS Code: L700
On the BSc programme you can specialize in pathways in Physical Geography or Spatial Analysis & Technologies. There is a broad range of modules that allow you to explore thematic issues relating to environmental change and the earth’s evolving landscape. Year one: Compulsory modules cover Geographical Foundations: The Making of the Modern World • The Changing Natural Environment • Principles in Geography Research • Geography Tutorials: Critical Thinking & Techniques. Year two: Compulsory modules cover advanced research methods in physical geography or spatial analysis • applied GIS and field work. Plus one thematic module and three optional modules. If you choose the Spatial Analysis & Technology pathway you will take two thematic options and two optional modules. Year three: Independent Geographical Study (dissertation). Plus one thematic module and five optional modules.
Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. On the BA programme you can specialize in pathways in Development Geography; Society, Environment & Geography; or Urban & Cultural Geography. Modules cover topics relating to hazards and risk, economic and social change in cities and rural areas, and geographies of development in a variety of regional contexts. Year one: Compulsory modules cover Geographical Foundations: The Making of the Modern World • The Changing Natural Environment • Principles of Geography Research • Geography Tutorials: Critical Thinking & Techniques. Year two: Compulsory modules cover advanced research methods in human geography applied GIS and field work. Plus one thematic module and three optional modules. Year three: Independent Geographical Study (dissertation). Plus one thematic module and five optional modules.
Location: Strand Campus.
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Dr Áine McMurtry ‘I grew up in a small community in Northern Ireland, where learning languages developed my awareness of the relation between forms of expression and how people identify themselves. Later, five liberating years as a student in Hamburg and Vienna gave me the chance to get to know the German version of myself! I was just starting my doctorate when previously unknown draft poems by Ingeborg Bachmann, one of the most significant Germanlanguage writers of the post-1945 period, were published. Her writing was extraordinary, at first lyrical and latterly more political with the unpublished drafts in the middle reflecting darker experience of crisis and personal breakdown. This work became the focus for my PhD and foundation for my interest in experimental modes of writing. My current research focuses on multilingual authors writing in German as a second language to examine how their playful approaches challenge forms of language and cultural understanding.’ Lecturer in German School of Arts & Humanities
Location: Austrian Cultural Forum, London
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French & German with a year abroad BA German & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA German & History with a year abroad BA German & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA German & Music with a year abroad BA German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA M
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German with English with a year abroad BA German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of German, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 9 Applicants per place 2013: 7 Teaching staff: 12 • Top-rated research department with intensive teaching by renowned specialists. • In-depth study of German literature, culture and history from the Middle Ages to the present day. Whichever degree you choose, you will have the opportunity to attain a high level of proficiency in speaking, writing and reading the German language, whilst learning about German culture and society. You will be part of a friendly, vibrant and close-knit department and taught by infectiously enthusiastic academics who are true experts in their fields. We offer an exceptional range of specialist modules, from language and literature, history and linguistics to contemporary politics, cultural studies and film. Our teaching spans everything from medieval German through to the very latest developments in German politics and culture in the 21st century. Research ratings have consistently placed us as the best German department within London, and we scored the highest possible mark for research in the 2008 research rankings. Our rigorous language programme is tailored to your own level of language competence and is internationally recognized. You will spend your third year abroad, either as a student at university in Munich, Frankfurt (Main), Heidelberg, Berlin or Vienna, or as a teaching assistant in a school.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/german Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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Modern languages at King’s are 5th in the UK (The Guardian ‘University guide 2014: league table for modern languages and linguistics’, 2014).
Our unusually wide-ranging degree covers over 800 years of German culture.
We are rated joint second of all German departments in the UK for research (Research Assessement Exercise, 2008).
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Editors • Market Researchers • Recruitment Consultants. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Broadcasting Journalism MA • PGCE in Modern Languages • Musical Theatre MA • Comparative Literature MA (at Humboldt University, Berlin).
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75 per cent of graduates went into graduate-level work or postgraduate study. £18,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work. 100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work.
Related programmes • Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 64 • English Law & German Law LLB and MLLP or Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften, see page 119 • European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 96 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123.
VOICE OF THE STUDENT
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‘I was attracted to King’s because of its fantastic reputation and excellent location right in the centre of London. When visiting the university, I witnessed the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at King’s, which I still feel as a current student. I was very motivated by the course itself, not only in the opportunity to combine the study of German and Music, but also by the really interesting and exciting modules offered by both departments. Obtaining a degree from such a reputable university will hopefully open up opportunities in the professional field after finishing my course. I am also really looking forward to my year abroad in Germany next year. As one of the cultural capitals of the world, London was the perfect choice for me from both a linguistic and musical point of view. There is so much to see and participate in. There is such cultural diversity in the city, and I have met people who come from many different countries and backgrounds, making the experience all the more interesting.’ Ciara German & Music with a year abroad BA
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French & German with a year abroad BA J
A-levels: AAB (including A in History and B in German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 6 HL History and 5 HL German) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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German & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA J Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including minimum B in Spanish and German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including minimum 5 HL in Spanish and German) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German/Spanish, TestDaF/DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: RR24 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. On this joint programme we offer talented linguists a chance to gain detailed knowledge of two languages and diverse cultures, whilst developing historical and critical understanding of them. Year one: Core language modules • introductory module on German texts and contexts • two Spanish options, such as Culture & Society in Imperial Spain • Twentieth-century Spain. Year two: Core German and Spanish language modules, plus options such as: The Reformation • German Realist Fiction • Berlin, Past & Present • Modernism • Catalan Language & Culture • The Spanish Civil War. Year three: Study abroad normally split between a German- and Spanishspeaking country. Year four: Compulsory language modules, plus options, including: German Reunification • German Politics & Everyday Life • Brechtian Cinema • Goethe • Kafka • Religion, Politics & Violence in Modern Spain.
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German & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA J Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including German 5 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
UCAS Code: RV21
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: RR29
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Four years
This programme is designed to develop your critical thinking and independence of thought about the past as well as focusing on an advanced study of German language, literature, culture and society. Year one: German: core language, plus introductory module on texts and contexts. History: compulsory module in historical sources, skills and approaches plus optional module in Medieval, Early Modern or Modern History. Year two: German: core language module plus options such as Eighteenth-century German Thought • German since 1845 • Modernism & the Avant-Garde. History options including: Medieval Italy, Hanoverian Britain, Australia, Soviet Union and political ideas. Year three: Spent abroad at a partner university (Berlin, Vienna, Frankfurt/ Main, Munich), as a language teaching assistant or on work placement. Year four: German: core language plus options, such as German Reunification • Brechtian Cinema • Goethe • Kafka. History: Sourcebased or theoretical thematic module and the option of a 10,000 word dissertation.
Location: Strand Campus.
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This interdisciplinary degree helps you attain high-level proficiency in the German and Greek languages, whilst developing your critical understanding of two distinct cultures and societies, including literature, film, history and politics. Year one: German: core language module plus texts and contexts. Modern Greek: compulsory language module plus up to two Modern Greek options. Year two: Compulsory language modules plus options including: The Byzantine Saint • Berlin, Past & Present • Modernism & the Avant Garde • 1930s Film • Post-1945 Politics • Goethe • Eighteenth-century German Thought. Year three: The year abroad will be split between a German- and Modern Greek-speaking country. Year four: Compulsory language modules plus options including: German Reunification • Goethe • Kafka • Brechtian Cinema • War in Greek Poetry 1897–1981.
VOICE OF THE STUDENT
‘King’s first attracted my attention because it is one of only a few UK universities where you can study German & Modern Greek in combination. After visiting the College for interview I was sure that this was the place I wanted to study. Both departments offer an impressive range of courses, and the freedom to specialize in whatever area interests me most is a major plus for me. I spent a year abroad in Thessaloniki and Munich which was a great opportunity to stretch myself both academically and personally. I was able to pursue new things, and the experiences and insights I gained by living alone abroad were invaluable.’ Francisca German & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA (including Music and German) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including German and Music HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). Other Requirements: All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAA (including German) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including German HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: RW23 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. Combines the study of music, offering diverse transferable skills, with advanced study of German language, literature, culture, history and society. Year one: Core language module: introductory module on German texts and cultural contexts. Options in Music, including: Musical Performance • Musical Analysis • Techniques of Composition. Year two: Core language module plus options including: German Politics & Popular Culture • Eighteenth-century German Thought • Western Music & Race • Musical Modernism & New Media since 1918. Year three: Spent at a partner university (Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Frankfurt/Main), as a language teaching assistant, or on work placement. Year four: Core language module plus options including: Reunification • Brechtian Cinema • Goethe • Kafka • Mozart in Vienna • Performance Practice on Record • Stockhausen.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: RV25 Duration: Three years or four years (optional year abroad) Location: Strand Campus. This joint programme offers advanced study of German language, literature, culture and history combined with philosophical studies to train you in critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas. Year one: Core language and German texts and contexts module. Plus optional modules in the history of philosophy, ethics and politics, and fundamental areas of contemporary analytic philosophy. Year two: Core language plus optional modules, including: Modernism & the German Avant-Garde • Berlin, Past & Present • Eighteenth-century German Thought • Greek/Modern/Political philosophy. Year three: Optional year abroad spent at a partner university (Berlin, Vienna, Frankfurt/Main, Munich), as a language teaching assistant, or on work placement. Year four: Core language module plus options including: Goethe • Kafka • Brechtian Cinema • Aesthetics • Mathematical Logic • Indian Philosophy.
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A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including German 5 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including German 5 HL) Preferred Subjects: History, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: RR25 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. This joint programme offers talented linguists a chance to gain detailed knowledge of two languages and diverse cultures, whilst developing historical and critical understanding of them. Year one: Core German and Portuguese language modules • compulsory module on German texts and contexts • up to two Portuguese options including Portuguese Identities • Faces of Brazil. Year two: Core language modules plus optional modules including: Lusophone African Literature • Brazilian Popular Music • German Modernism & the Avant-Garde • Politics & German Popular Culture • 1930s German Film. Year three: Year abroad, normally split between a German- and Portuguesespeaking country. Year four: Core language modules plus options including: Inês de Castro: the Construction of a Literary Myth • History of the Iberian World (1492–1822) • Goethe • Kafka • Brechtian Cinema.
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English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: R220 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. The degree gives you a high level of proficiency in oral and written German and translation, whilst developing your understanding of German-language culture, history, language and society from the earliest beginnings to today. Year one: Core language module • introductory literature and culture module German texts and contexts. Options include: German Cinema • Introduction to Medieval German • Politics & Society • German History. Year two: Core language module • up to seven options, including: Nineteenth-century Realist Fiction • Modernism & the Avant-Garde • 1930s Film • Politics & Popular Culture • Post-1945 Politics • Eighteenth-century Thought • Arthurian Romance. Year three: Spent abroad in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, at a partner university (Munich, Frankfurt/Main, Berlin, Vienna), as a language teaching assistant, or on a work placement. Year four: Compulsory language module and dissertation • plus options including: Death in Medieval & Modern Literature • Brechtian Cinema • Goethe • Heine • Kafka.
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German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA J
‘I was attracted to London because I wanted an international and metropolitan setting for my undergraduate studies. King’s was the obvious choice for its strong academic reputation and excellent German department - it has been producing fantastic research in areas that have been extremely relevant to my personal interests, allowing me to develop my knowledge of literature post-1900 in particular. The German department’s partner universities in Germany were also a decisive factor in deciding to study at King’s. I spent my Erasmus year abroad studying at the Humboldt University in Berlin, where I was able to explore other styles of literature to complement my studies at King’s, including modules on feminist and cyborg literature.’ Nick German with a year abroad BA, Jelf Medal for the Arts & Humanities Winner 2013
German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA M
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB (including grade A English and Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including English 6 HL and German 5 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including German 5 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of German language, TestDaF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: R2Q3
UCAS Code: R2P3
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
Taught by specialists in national and comparative literary studies in both departments, this degree gives you advanced proficiency in German language, whilst developing your understanding of German- and English-language cultures, literatures and histories. Year one: German language and German texts and contexts module plus options, including: Writing London • Medieval Literary Culture • German Politics & Society • 100 Years of German Film. Year two: German language plus optional modules, including: Women in the Early Modern Period • German Nineteenth-century Realist Fiction • Modernism & the Avant-Garde. Year three: Normally spent abroad, at a partner university (Munich, Frankfurt/Main, Berlin, Vienna), as a language teaching assistant, or on a work placement. Year four: German language module plus options, including: Goethe • Kafka • Post-1945 German Fiction • Death in Medieval & Modern Literature • Medieval Body in Pain • Jane Austen in Context.
This programme enhances your knowledge of German language, literature, history and politics and develops your awareness of the ways in which societies globally are mediated by cinematic and electronic images. Year one: German language and German texts and contexts modules plus options, including: German Politics & Society • Milestones of German History • 100 Years of German Film. Year two: German language module plus options, including: German Modernism & the Avant-Garde • Politics & German Popular Culture • 1930s German Film • Topics in European Cinema • Cinema & Spectatorship. Year three: Normally spent abroad at a partner university (Munich, Frankfurt/Main, Berlin, Vienna), as a language teaching assistant, or on a work placement. Year four: German language module plus options, including: Film Genre, Style & Ideology • Representation & Identity in Film • Kafka • Goethe • Reunification • Brechtian Cinema.
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‘Working in the German department is a little like being part of an extended family! Our relatively small size, and high staff-student ratio, mean that everyone gets to know each other very well. As a result, classes never seem large and anonymous, and we work very closely together as a team in seminars and lectures. Our courses cover literature, film, history, philosophy, society and politics, and it’s very exciting to teach alongside and undertake research with colleagues in these diverse areas. By taking this broad approach it also quickly becomes clear that teaching German is about something much more than just the German-speaking countries. German becomes a springboard to the rest of the world too, something which for me is only reinforced by teaching German in a global city like London.’ Dr Ben Schofield Senior Lecturer
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History BA J
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French & History with a year abroad BA German & History with a year abroad BA War Studies & History BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of History, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 152 Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 45 • World-class research led teaching by enthusiastic and supportive staff. • Course offerings range over a wider variety of periods and places than most history degrees, from Ancient Rome and Medieval Europe through to modern-day China, Africa and North America. • Our central London location offers you easy access to worldclass museums, collections and libraries. King’s attracts students from across the world to study human history in all its diversity. We encourage you to study historical periods and places not covered at school, ranging from the history of friendship in Medieval Europe to Contemporary Africa. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent teaching by expert historians, reflected in our National Student Survey (2013) result of 94 per cent satisfaction with the quality of teaching. King’s has a world-class reputation for the study of History, and our graduates have pursued careers in law, heritage and journalism. Studying history at King’s develops critical thinking and independence of thought about the past, and our unrivalled range of options ensures you can tailor your programme of study to your interests. We ensure undergraduate students are exposed to many different approaches to history, and encourage students to adopt a comparative approach, looking at the connections and contrasts between different periods and places throughout the degree. You can also take advantage of King’s global connections by studying for a semester at one of our partner institutions overseas.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/history Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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of students think staff are enthusiastic about what they are teaching (National Student Survey, 2013).
intercollegiate partners with whom to take modules in the second and third years of your degree.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Teaching professionals • PR and Marketing professionals • Journalists, newspaper and periodical editors • Financial Accounts Managers.
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£20,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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65 per cent of graduates went into graduate-level work or postgraduate study.
Related programmes • Ancient History BA, see page 63 • Classical Studies BA, see page 63 • European Studies (French, German or Spanish pathways) with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123 • War Studies BA, see page 182.
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‘One aspect I enjoy most about History at King’s is the opportunity to study under leading academics, a situation you are frequently reminded of when you turn to your professor’s publications whilst engaging with the course. The department is an incredibly respected one, and this coupled with the exciting prospect of studying in the centre of London really swayed me. I founded the History Outreach Programme, an initiative which now sees King’s History students running seminars on a fortnightly basis at over ten schools around London. The creation of this programme would not have been possible if it weren’t for the encouragement and support of our Students’ Union and History department. King’s active involvement with London’s vast community is a great strength and such a connection very much relies upon the depth of the relationships which exist between academics, staff and students at King’s.’ Will History BA
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German & History with a year abroad BA J
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
See page 104.
UCAS Code: V100 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. Our History degree is designed to develop critical thinking and independence of thought about the past, as well as excellence in oral and written communication and argument. Year one: Introductory module in Historical Sources: Skills & Approaches. Plus three modules, one from each of the following periods: Medieval, Early Modern and Modern. These optional modules cover British, European and world history, contextualising events over broad time periods. Year two: History & Memory module, plus options which include topics as diverse as Medieval Italy, Hanoverian Britain, Australia, Soviet Union, Political Ideas, economic history and Northern Ireland. Year three: Choose a source-based module which is focused around a large number of printed sources and write a 10,000 word research dissertation on this topic; and a thematic module, which encourages theoretical and comparative thought.
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‘The History department is a very special place to work and study. Because it’s such a big department, there is a huge variety of expertise, and courses covering vastly different periods and places; but a lot of us have common research interests too, and there is a lively and very friendly research culture. I am a medievalist, and King’s has a great combination of specialists in this area; I feel very lucky to have so many brilliant colleagues here. This all feeds into our teaching: we get to teach courses on subjects we are actively working on as researchers, which makes it a very rewarding experience.’ Dr Alice Rio Lecturer in Medieval European History
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Andy Otaqui ‘The attraction of learning to teach English as a foreign language was clear to me – it really opened up the world in terms of the opportunity to work and travel and that was very appealing. As my ambitions changed, the urge to travel was replaced by a desire to delve deeper into the teaching and academic side of education. I’m currently studying for my PhD. I love that London is so incredibly international. Diverse languages and accents abound which can sometimes make English language learning challenging for my students but interesting for me. My main specialist area is in teaching English to students from all over the world planning to study science. We are fortunate to have lecturers in the ELC who specialize in different subject areas and being part of King’s brings even more to the learning experience.’ Coordinator, English Language Centre International Science Foundation Programme (ISFP)
Location: Waterloo Bridge, London
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International Foundation Programmes PROGRAMME CHOICE International Foundation Programme in Humanities & Social Sciences International Science Foundation Programme
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the English Language Centre. Students admitted 2013: 204 Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 25 King’s Foundation Programmes are full-time programmes which run from September to June. They are designed for highachieving students who have completed 12 years of schooling with excellent grades, and prepare you fully for undergraduate study in the UK. Both our International Foundation Programme in Humanities & Social Sciences and the International Science Foundation Programme focus on the subject knowledge, language and academic skills that you will need to succeed in your chosen discipline. Students applying for undergraduate study at King’s following our foundation will receive a guaranteed conditional offer for a wide range of courses. We take a learner-centred approach, combining lectures, seminars and online learning materials. Classes have a maximum of 18 students and you will have regular meetings with a personal tutor to provide you with full and extensive feedback on your academic and language needs. You will also have regular contact with, and input from, King’s academics from researchled departments. Our supportive environment is regularly inspected and highly rated by the British Council. It is noted for its excellent general management, tutor qualifications, course design, teaching, accommodation and leisure opportunities.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Foundation Programmes Administrator
King’s welcomes students from across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. All students need to have completed high school with excellent grades and have reached the minimum standard of English prior to starting the programme. When appropriate, students should also have studied their intended degree subject to the final year of their high school. International entry requirements are available on the online prospectus, and on the ELC pages. If your particular qualification is not listed please contact us for information. All applications are made directly to King’s via the myApplication portal: myapplication.kcl.ac.uk
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/elc Email: elc@kcl.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)20 7848 1600
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academic pathways to ensure your study is relevant to your degree.
students maximum in your classes to allow for detailed and personal feedback.
different King’s undergraduate programmes guarantee a conditional offer to foundation students.
Graduate prospects Foundation and Science Foundation students progress directly onto various undergraduate degree programmes across King’s. They receive a guaranteed conditional offer for undergraduate study for a wide range of subjects. Many progress to other UK universities such as UCL, QMUL, Manchester, Warwick, SOAS and Durham.
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Related programmes • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 53 • Business Management BSc, see page 126 • Law LLB, see page 118 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123 • Mathematics BSc, see page 129 • Physics BSc, see page 157 • War Studies BA, see page 182.
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‘I joined this programme because I wanted to be surrounded by motivated students in order that I would improve and be inspired. I also wanted to enjoy my experience abroad as much as possible. One of the things I like most about the English Language Centre is the level of support given by teachers. As international students, we tend to need more support and supervision. That is something students will always have at King’s. King’s not only offers an outstanding academic environment, but is also an environment where students feel comfortable.’ Ghazal International Foundation Programme in Humanities & Social Sciences 2012-13, now studying Law LLB at King’s.
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International Science Foundation Programme
International Foundation Programme in Humanities & Social Sciences
All students need to have completed high school with excellent grades and have reached the minimum standard of English (Band 5) prior to starting the programme. Where appropriate, students should also have studied their intended degree subject to the final year of their high school. Students need to have studied mathematics and science-based subjects in their final year and may be asked to take a mathematics test.
Entry requirements All students need to have completed high school with excellent grades and have reached the minimum standard of English (Band 5) prior to starting the programme. Where appropriate, students should also have studied their intended degree subject to the final year of their high school. Apply: Register and apply directly to King’s via the myApplication portal: myapplication.kcl.ac.uk. The deadline for applications is July 15th 2015. Duration: One year September–June Location: Strand Campus. This programme offers you clear pathways into King’s with guaranteed conditional offers for a wide range of undergraduate courses in the Schools of Law, Social Science & Public Policy and Arts & Humanities. It prepares you for undergraduate study and combines study in the chosen academic subject with academic English and study skills. By the end, you will be familiar with UK academic culture, have improved your overall language and academic skills and have a detailed understanding of your chosen discipline. Year one: Two compulsory modules and one optional module based on your intended degree subject. All of the modules support the development of critical thinking skills, as they encourage you to analyse concepts and develop reasoned arguments within the chosen subject area. All students take modules in Academic English, and Culture, Theory & Society. You will also choose a pathway relevant to the subject you wish to study at undergraduate level. Current options are: • Business Management • International Relations • Law • Liberal Arts.
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Apply: Register and apply directly to King’s via the myApplication portal: myapplication.kcl.ac.uk. The deadline for applications is July 15th 2015. Duration: One year September–June Location: Strand and Guy’s Campuses. This programme combines study in your chosen academic areas and Academic & Scientific English. This will prepare you for a science-based degree programme and the specific skills necessary for success. Academic content is designed and delivered by King’s academics, and provides a solid foundation to future sciencebased study. The programme includes guaranteed conditional offers for undergraduate courses in the Schools of Natural & Mathematical Science and Biomedical Science. Year one: One compulsory module and two optional modules based on your intended degree subject. All students take Academic & Scientific English. You will also choose a pathway relevant to the subject you wish to study at undergraduate level. Current options are: • Maths & Physics • Chemistry & Biology • Maths & Business Management • Maths & Chemistry.
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‘As an undergraduate in Australia I chose to study law as it provides a rigorous education and sound foundation for many different types of career. Being interested in pressing environmental issues, I studied Environmental Law at postgraduate level. I wanted to build legal expertise in this area, in order to contribute to academic and social debate about environmental issues, which invariably have manifold and complex legal dimensions. There is freedom and power as an academic at King’s to explore ideas more deeply. To be in a position to contribute to understanding environmental problems from a legal perspective is something that I find dynamic, challenging and very rewarding. There is great value in being open-minded and trusting the process of education. University study is an important stage of this process and one that equips you with a type of thinking designed for lifelong learning.’ Lecturer in Law The Dickson Poon School of Law
Location: Middle Temple Gardens, London
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Law LLB Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB English Law & French Law LLB and Maîtrise en droit (French equivalent of LLB) English Law & German Law LLB and MLLP or Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB ENTRY FROM LAW LLB
English Law & American Law LLB and JD Law with American Legal Studies LLB Law with Transnational Legal Studies LLB Law with European Legal Studies LLB English Law with Australian Law LLB
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in The Dickson Poon School of Law. Students admitted 2013: 259 Applicants per place 2013: 10 Teaching staff: approximately 60 We are recognised globally as one of the premier law schools in the world, ranking in the top 10 in the UK and 16th worldwide. We offer three-, four- and five-year programmes, all of which are qualifying single or dual law degrees. Many of them offer you the opportunity to study abroad at one of our prestigious partner university institutions. The Dickson Poon Undergraduate Law Scholarship Programme is the largest scholarship programme for Law in the UK and Europe, with up to 75 scholarships available. It is aimed at supporting the brightest and the best students and worth from £18,000 to £36,000. These prestigious and generous scholarships are awarded on the basis of merit and open to all who apply to study Law at King’s and who are offered a place one one of our LLB programmes in 2015–16. Our unrivalled location in the heart of legal London, in close proximity to the world’s leading law firms, and the City, government and legal institutions, provides exciting opportunities for you to learn and to consider a wide range of career options. We place great emphasis on making sure that you settle into life as a law student and make the most of the opportunities available to you. There are plenty of possibilities to tailor your own experience: study abroad options; law societies and mooting; career development and skills workshops; networking; volunteering and so on. Our distinguished research and teaching reputation helps us to continue to push the boundaries of academic thought and to innovate across disciplines.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
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merit-based scholarships available to the brightest applicants who receive an offer to study Law.
The highest employability rating of all London law schools (The Guardian, 2014).
investment in the School, following a £20m donation from Mr Dickson Poon CBE, the largest donation ever to a British or European law faculty.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Financial Analysts • Solicitors • Tax Advisers • Management Consultants • Heads of Trading • Legal trainees • National government officers • Legal professionals. 80 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £21,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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Both the King’s College London Law Society and Bar Society organize a number of career-oriented functions such as internal and external mooting competitions; skills workshops; mock interview sessions; and lecture series with prestigious barristers and other legal practitioners. The Pro Bono Society supports and promotes legally-related volunteer work and education in the community, and runs a number of exciting projects for students to get involved with, such as Street Law; Amicus; Law Mentoring; and The Legal Clinic (assisted by esteemed City law firm Speechly Bircham). Involvement with the society is a great way to contribute to the community as well as looking good on your CV.
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‘Being selected as a Dickson Poon Scholar was a fantastic privilege. Through the generous financial support I have been able to concentrate on my studies and take advantage of everything London has to offer. Every day I walk past the Inns of Court and the Royal Courts of Justice and, during my very first term, I attended presentations by ‘magic circle’ law firms and talks by Cherie Booth QC and Lord Judge. The course has proven to be intellectually stimulating and challenging, but most importantly hugely rewarding and enjoyable. I feel extremely fortunate to be studying here and know that my degree from King’s, combined with a prestigious scholarship, will provide me with an excellent foundation for whatever I decide to do in the future.’ James Law LLB (Dickson Poon Scholar)
Related programmes • European Politics BA, see page 86 • French BA, see page 93 • German with a year abroad BA, see page 106 • International Politics BA, see page 165 • Philosophy BA, see page 154.
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Law LLB
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA IB: 35 points and 766 HL Other Requirements: LNAT must be taken by 15th January 2015 See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: A*AA IB: 35 points and 766 HL Other Requirements: LNAT must be sat by 15th January 2015 See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31.
Accreditation: LLB
Accreditation: LLB
UCAS Code: LM21
UCAS Code: M190
Accreditation: LLB
Duration: Four years
Duration: Five years
UCAS Code: M100
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Three years
This programme offers a unique opportunity to fulfil the requirements of a qualifying law degree, while at the same time being able to choose from a range of optional modules from our Philosophy and Political Economy departments. The interdisciplinary nature of the programme provides access to eminent academics from three outstanding faculties and gives you the chance to consider a wide range of exciting career options. It aims at producing the most complete lawyers and legal academics, who are able to confidently navigate the difficult waters of legal and political discourse. The skills set acquired means you will graduate with a wellrounded degree, highly sought after by a variety of employers. Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • European Law • Comparing Political Systems • Political Economy I. You must also take one of the following half-modules: Modern Philosophy I or Ethics I. Year two: Criminal Law and Government & Law plus two full modules or equivalent from a list of options. Years three and four: In the third and fourth years you study Law of Tort, Law of Property and Law of Trusts, with a further free choice of modules from Law, Philosophy and Politics.
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Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA IB: 35 points and 766 HL Other Requirements: LNAT must be taken by 15th January 2015 See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Location: Strand Campus. Our long-established Law LLB degree is a highly regarded programme, recognised around the world for its teaching excellence and access to renowned academic staff. Focusing on the study of law as an intellectual discipline, it can either form the first step towards qualifying as a solicitor or barrister or as preliminary training for a range of other careers where legal knowledge is an asset. It consists of a combination of the seven qualifying law subjects plus Jurisprudence and a range of optional modules, as well as our newly-introduced research seminars. From the Law LLB degree you may apply to transfer to one of our exciting study abroad programmes. Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • European Law. Year two: Law of Tort • Law of Property • Law of Trusts • plus one module or equivalent from a list of options. Year three: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory plus three modules or equivalent from a list of options.
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By studying two legal systems for two years at King’s and three years at HKU on this innovative dual-degree programme, you will have a better understanding of the law by being able to compare both systems. As well as obtaining a qualifying English law degree, you also obtain a qualifying Hong Kong law degree, meaning once you have successfully completed the programme you can gain access to the Postgraduate Certificate in Law (PCLL) and obtain a legal qualification in Hong Kong. Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • European Law. Year two: Law of Tort, Law of Property and Law of Trusts plus one module or equivalent from a list of options. Years three to five: Approved modules at the University of Hong Kong.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A French) IB: 35 points and 766 HL (including French 6 HL) Other Requirements: LNAT must be taken by 15th January 2015 See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A German) IB: 35 points and 766 HL (including German 6 HL) Other Requirements: LNAT must be taken by 15th January 2015. Candidates not educated primarily in German throughout their secondary education must pass the TestDaF (www.testdaf.de) with 4 in all sections. See our online prospectus for details. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31. Accreditation: LLB and Maîtrise en droit UCAS Code: M121 Duration: Four years
English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31.
Location: Strand Campus (third and fourth years in Paris).
Accreditation: LLB and MLLP or Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften
This prestigious programme celebrated its 35th anniversary in 2012 and is the largest of its kind in Britain and France. The programme also benefits from a new partnership with international law firm Reed Smith LLP, to support your learning and future career development. It leads to two separate degrees that permit you to qualify for the legal professions in France, England or Wales. It provides a challenging bi-juridicial and bilingual education that’s highly attractive to future employers, who value and acknowledge the testing nature of a joint law degree. Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • European Law • plus French Legal System. Year two: Law of Tort, Law of Property and Law of Trusts plus French Private Law. Years three and four: University of Paris I, France.
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Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus (third and fourth years in Berlin). Look beyond your own legal system, gain proficiency in a foreign language and study in an international setting. The additional experience and qualification gained will constitute a distinct and significant advantage in the job market. It will enable you to pursue a law career in the UK, Germany, international organizations or internationally-operating law firms and companies. This course offers two pathways, the LLM route (three years at King’s one at Humboldt); and first state exam route (two years at King’s and two at Humboldt). Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • German Public Law. Year two: German Civil Law • German Criminal Law (optional module essential for First State Exam route) • Law of Tort • Law of Property • Law of Trusts. Year three: Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany. (First State Exam and LLM route). Year four: Humboldt University, Berlin, Germany (First State Exam route). King’s College London (LLM route). Jurisprudence & Legal Theory module.
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English Law & French Law LLB and Maîtrise en droit (French equivalent of LLB)
‘The Anglo-French programme provided me with a specific skill set that allowed me to differentiate myself from others in the current competitive legal recruitment market. We are increasingly exposed to a world without formal boundaries and, therefore, a cultural awareness along with the understanding of the two main legal systems (civil law and common law) is more and more of an asset within global law firms. More recently, I have had the pleasure of being part of a partnership between the AngloFrench programme and the law firm at which I practise, Reed Smith LLP. This is an exciting, truly unique partnership that aims to provide constant support to the students over the two years in Paris as well as the two years in London.’ Kalish English Law & French Law LLB Graduate, 2010
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Law with American Legal Studies LLB S
Law with Transnational Legal Studies LLB S
English Law & American Law LLB and JD S
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
There is no direct entry to this programme. Students on the M100 Law LLB programme may apply for transfer once enrolled. However, transfer on to this course is not guaranteed.
There is no direct entry to this programme. Students on the M100 Law LLB programme may apply for transfer once enrolled. However, transfer onto this course is not guaranteed.
Accreditation: LLB
Accreditation: LLB
UCAS Code: M100
UCAS Code: M100
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
Location: Strand Campus (third year in either San Diego or Chapel Hill, North Carolina).
Location: Strand Campus, King’s and Centre for Transnational Legal Studies, High Holborn, London.
Initial selection for transfer to this programme takes place after the completion of the first year of the Law LLB (M100). This new programme will allow USD and UNC studyabroad students to study at King’s while King’s students will be able to spend a year at either institution. The American Legal Studies aspect of the degree reflects the fact that you have completed and passed a year of study abroad at USD or UNC. The final degree awarded from King’s will not take into account, other than in the degree title, your performance at the partner university. Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • European Law. Year two: Law of Tort • Law of Property • Law of Trusts • plus one module or equivalent from the options list. Year three: University of San Diego or University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), USA. Year four: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory and three modules from a list of options.
Initial selection for transfer to this programme takes place during the first year of the Law LLB (M100). The programme is exciting and novel in bringing together top participating institutions from a range of countries and traditions to focus on transnational legal studies. It strikes a balance between teaching the core modules you need in order to obtain a qualifying English law degree and the opportunity to study a highly diverse and interesting range of module options. Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • European Law. Year two: Law of Tort • Law of Property • Law of Trusts • plus one module or equivalent from a list of options. Year three: Approved modules at the Centre for Transnational Legal Studies, High Holborn, London. Year four: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory and three modules from a list of options.
Entry requirements There is no direct entry to this programme. Students on the M100 Law LLB programme may apply for transfer once enrolled. However, transfer onto this course is not guaranteed. Accreditation: LLB and JD UCAS Code: M100 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus (third and fourth years in New York). Initial selection for transfer to this programme takes place after the completion of the first year of the Law LLB (M100). You study for an LLB from King’s and a JD (Juris Doctor) from Columbia University, New York. The first and second years follow the pattern of the LLB degree while the third and fourth years are spent studying at Columbia University. To qualify you take Property, Tort, Trusts and Jurisprudence in your second year, or the equivalent of Jurisprudence while at Columbia. Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • European Law. Year two: Law of Tort • Law of Property • Law of Trusts. Also Jurisprudence & Legal Theory unless studying an equivalent at Columbia. Years three and four: Columbia University, New York, USA.
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English Law with Australian Law LLB S
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
There is no direct entry to this programme. Students on the M100 Law LLB programme may apply for transfer once enrolled. However, transfer onto this course is not guaranteed.
There is no direct entry to this programme. Students on the M100 Law LLB programme may apply for transfer once enrolled. However, transfer onto this course is not guaranteed.
Accreditation: LLB
Accreditation: LLB
UCAS Code: M100
UCAS Code: M100
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
Location: Strand Campus (third year abroad).
Location: Strand Campus (third year in Melbourne).
Initial selection for transfer to this programme takes place during the first year of the Law LLB (M100). It offers a fantastic opportunity for you to spend one year studying law abroad at one of our partner universities, currently: Bologna in Italy; Madrid in Spain; Strasbourg and Toulouse in France; Heidelberg in Germany; Zurich and Neuchatel in Switzerland; Leuven in Belgium; Leiden in The Netherlands; and Uppsala in Sweden (at the latter three universities and at IE University in Madrid all modules are taught in English). Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • European Law. Year two: Law of Tort • Law of Property • Law of Trusts • plus one module or equivalent from the options list. If you are spending your third year abroad in France you may additionally be able to take French Private Law, and likewise if you are going to Germany you may be able to take German Legal Systems. Year three: At a partner university in Europe. Year four: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory plus three modules or equivalent from a list of options.
Initial selection for transfer to this programme takes place after completion of year one on the Law LLB (M100). You spend the third year of the programme at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. Students are selected on the basis of academic performance, seriousness of purpose and maturity. The LLB degree is classified on the basis of your English degree results only, although you must pass the year abroad to be awarded the English Law with Australian Law LLB. Year one: Elements of the Law of Contract • Criminal Law • Public Law • European Law. Year two: Law of Tort • Law of Property • Law of Trusts • plus one module or equivalent from a list of options. Year three: Monash University, Melbourne, Australia. Year four: Jurisprudence & Legal Theory and three modules from a list of options.
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Law with European Legal Studies LLB S
‘As a student ambassador and a happy graduate, my advice to future King’s students would be to explore all the opportunities available across the College and Students’ Union. There are plenty of possibilities to tailor your own experience and it is important to own your King’s moments. From pursuing the King’s Leadership Award through to volunteering in Africa and working at the Council of Europe, I was always surrounded by inspiring mentors and knowledgeable advisors. The professional support and services available to me from the very beginning contributed to my conscious choice of pursuing a Training Contract. Securing a place at my chosen City firm was a fantastic finale to the rewarding experience of studying Law with European Legal Studies.’ Klaudia Law with European Legal Studies LLB Graduate, 2013
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Liberal Arts PROGRAMME CHOICE S
SINGLE HONOURS
Liberal Arts BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the School of Arts & Humanities and the School of Social Science & Public Policy. Students admitted 2013: 49 Applicants per place 2013: 6 Teaching staff: 150 • King’s is recognised worldwide for the quality of its Arts and Social Sciences degree programmes. • Tailor your degree from a wide range of subjects and disciplines ranging from politics to literature to environmental geography. • Options to pursue modern languages, internship, and study abroad. In this innovative and interdisciplinary programme, you have the chance to study modules from across a wide range in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, as part of a flexible degree which balances breadth of knowledge across disciplines with depth of learning in a preferred field. Several of our pathways on this programme include study-abroad options with partner universities across the globe. We are looking for intellectually curious, open-minded and cosmopolitan students who relish the opportunity of studying with some of the world’s most distinguished academics. The programme is designed to develop students into informed global citizens and make graduates an attractive prospect for employers, facilitated by an internship module and language learning. You will have an academic mentor throughout your degree, on whom you can rely for personal guidance.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here. If you are also applying to a single subject, you will be asked to supply an additional personal statement specific to Liberal Arts.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/liberalarts Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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Arts & Humanities at King’s are ranked 14th in the world (QS World University Guide, 2013).
Choose between 18 majors, ranging from politics to literature to environmental geography.
Study abroad partners on five continents, including universities in Hong Kong, Sydney, and Rio de Janeiro.
Graduate prospects Since this programme was new in 2012, graduate statistics are unavailable. However, this degree provides an ideal grounding for graduate study in the wide range of liberal arts subjects and opens up careers in a variety of fields, including government, law and journalism. King’s Careers & Employability offers an extensive programme of support to enhance your career prospects.
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Related programmes
Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus.
• Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 64 • English with Film Studies BA, see page 84 • European Studies (French, German or Spanish pathways) with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 95 • German & History with a year abroad BA, see page 104.
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French & Management with a year abroad BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Management, School of Social Science & Public Policy. Students admitted 2013: 210 Applicants per place 2013: 16 Teaching staff: 50 The Department of Management offers a broad, balanced approach to Management that provides both a foundation of core modules in the principal disciplines and the opportunity to specialize in areas of particular interest. Sitting within the School of Social Science & Public Policy, our department has an interdisciplinary, social science ethos that cultivates a highly stimulating intellectual environment. We strive to create an international environment for learning, with students from over 50 countries bringing diverse ideas and perspectives to the business topics we discuss. As part of the King’s exchange programme, single honours students have the opportunity to take the second year abroad at a small number of universities overseas (such as the University of Toronto and University of Hong Kong). We recognise that students will be studying Management for the first time, therefore the programmes begin at an introductory level, but you are expected to be able to adjust quickly so as to achieve the high standard of the programme. The department benefits from being situated in the heart of London, one of the most exciting cities for business in the world. We are very close to the Square Mile – London’s hub of international commerce and finance. Most teaching takes place in the Franklin-Wilkins Building, part of the Waterloo Campus.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/management Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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Study abroad in your second year at one of four international destinations.
An international student body from over 50 countries creates an international environment for learning.
Average salary six months after graduation.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Financial Analyst • Marketing, Advertising, PR and Recruitment Executives • Business Sales Executives. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Marketing MSc • Accounting & Finance MSc • Graduate Diploma in Law. 88 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £25,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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‘When looking at universities I was mostly interested in finding somewhere where you can do anything. King’s is that place. Located in the heart of one of the most vibrant and culturally diverse cities in the world, there is always something to do. I was immediately drawn by its reputation, location and courses, but it was once I visited that I felt a sudden excitement, which came from the world-class facilities.’ Benjamin Business Management BSc
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Related programmes • Computer Science with Management BSc, see page 75 • Computer Science with Management and a year abroad BSc, see page 75 • Computer Science with Management and a year in industry BSc, see page 76 • International Foundation Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences, see page 114 • Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc, see page 131.
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A-levels: AAA (including A in Mathematics and a humanity or social science) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including 6 in Mathematics and a humanity or social science) GCSE requirements: Mathematics at grade A, English language at grade B See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including a humanity or social science) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including a humanity or social science) GCSE requirements: Mathematics and English language at grade B See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31. UCAS Code: N200 Duration: Three years Location: Waterloo Campus. This programme covers a broad range of management disciplines and related skills. The first year consists mainly of core modules in fundamental areas of management that equip students with knowledge and skills which they build upon in years 2 and 3 (communication skills, foreign language). In the second and third years, there is a mix of compulsory and optional modules providing opportunity to specialize or broaden the field of study. Year one: Core modules cover areas of: Accounting & Financial Management • Economics • Evolution of Modern Business • Work, Organizations & Society • practical skills. Year two: Compulsory modules cover: Marketing • International Business • Organizational Research Methods. There are four optional modules to select from a wide range. Year three: Students select eight options, among them a research project (dissertation). See online prospectus for full range of modules.
Entry requirements
English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31. UCAS Code: 4H58 Duration: Three years Location: Waterloo Campus. This programme combines the core syllabus of an economics degree with that of a management degree. You will study how consumers, firms and governments make decisions that together determine how resources are allocated while considering the effective use and coordination of labour. Year one: Compulsory modules cover: Work, Organizations & Society • Accounting & Financial Management • Principles of Economics • Mathematics for Economists • Statistics for Economists. Year two: Compulsory modules cover: Microeconomics • Macroeconomics • Econometrics • International Business • Marketing. Students also take three optional modules, see online prospectus for further details. Year three: Students select eight options, among them a research project (dissertation). See online prospectus for full range of modules.
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Mathematics & Computer Science BSc Mathematics & Philosophy BA Mathematics & Physics BSc Mathematics & Physics MSci M
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Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Mathematics, School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences. Students admitted 2013: 185 Applicants per place 2013: 7 Teaching staff: 44 Mathematics at King’s is explored through a range of modules taught by renowned experts. 65 per cent of our department’s research is classed as world-leading or internationally excellent, and the distinguished research groups within both Pure and Applied Mathematics reflect this. These include Analysis, Theoretical Physics, Financial Mathematics and Disordered Systems. The breadth of research is reflected in the third and fourth year module options and projects on offer to students. Teaching follows traditional methods of lectures and tutorial classes, supplemented by more innovative practices including problem-solving sessions. Mathematics is not a spectator sport: to become a competent mathematician, you must have a go at solving problems. You will be assessed by coursework and examinations. We maintain close connections with areas where mathematics finds practical application, for example with The City of London and its numerous financial institutions. The department recently acquired a suite of Bloomberg Terminals, and King’s is one of the only universities in the UK to provide students with access to the data, information and analytics from the financial services’ leading provider of market intelligence.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
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The department has 12 Bloomberg Terminals in its dedicated suite.
King’s first Professor of Mathematics was appointed in 1830.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Actuaries • Financial Analyst • Chartered & Certified Accountants. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Complex Systems Modelling MSc • Financial Economic MSc. 73 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £25,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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Related programmes • Business Management BSc, see page 126 • Computer Science with Management and a year abroad BSc, see page 75 • Computer Science with Robotics BSc, see page 76 • Physics & Philosophy BSc, see page 157 • Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc, see page 159.
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‘I chose to study Mathematics at King’s College not only because of the prestigious nature of the college and course, but because I felt that King’s offered a really unique university experience. For me, King’s stands apart from all other universities as the campuses are located close to some of the most exciting parts of London. Since I started King’s, the atmosphere in and around campus has been extremely vibrant, and there is certainly never a dull moment! I believe King’s provides the perfect balance for allowing students to feel alive and stimulated whilst pursuing undergraduate study.’ Max Mathematics BSc
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAA including Mathematics and Further 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. IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: You are strongly advised to see our online prospectus for further details See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAA including Mathematics and Further 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. IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: You are strongly advised to see our online prospectus for further details See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: G103
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: G100
The programme lays the foundations of advanced mathematics necessary for applications of, and research in, a rapidly growing subject. Designed for students interested in careers in which mathematics is used technically, it covers more ground than the BSc programme, and includes a substantial project to be completed in the fourth year. Year one: Calculus I • Calculus II • Geometry I • Introduction to Dynamical Systems • Linear Methods • Numbers & Functions • Probability & Statistics I • Introduction to Abstract Algebra. Year two: Analysis I • Geometry of Surfaces • Groups & Symmetries • Intermediate Dynamics • Linear Algebra • Partial Differential Equations & Complex Variables • plus two options. Year three: Eight options from a wide range of modules. Options include: probability • number theory • finance • analysis • methods • history of mathematics • geometry. Year four: A substantial project, plus six further course options. Sample options include: Neural Networks • Manifolds • Fourier Analysis • Lie Groups & Lie Algebras • String Theory • Branes.
Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. The single honours programme contains compulsory modules in both pure mathematics, including algebra, analysis and geometry (a particular feature of King’s), and applied mathematics, including mathematical methods, dynamical systems and probability and statistics. Year one: Calculus I • Calculus II • Geometry I • Introduction to Dynamical Systems • Linear Methods • Numbers & Functions • Probability & Statistics I • Introduction to Abstract Algebra. Year two: Analysis I • Geometry of Surfaces • Groups & Symmetries • Intermediate Dynamics • Linear Algebra • Partial Differential Equations & Complex Variables • plus two options. Year three: Eight options from a wide range of modules. There is the possibility of specializing in applied or pure mathematics. Options cover: probability • number theory • finance • analysis • methods • history of mathematics • geometry • and others.
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DEGREE PROGRAMMES
‘This year I am part of the ‘buddy scheme’, where first-year students are assigned buddies from older years to help with any problems and to make the transition between school and university a little easier. I really benefited from having an older student at hand to answer my questions during my first year. The Department of Mathematics is committed to making your experience here a truly unforgettable one.’ Christopher Mathematics MSci
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA including Mathematics and Further 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. IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: You are strongly advised to see our online prospectus for further details See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAA including Mathematics and Further 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. IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: You are strongly advised to see our online prospectus for further details See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: GG14
UCAS Code: GV15
Duration: Three years
Duration: Three years
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
This programme gives you a foundation in all branches of mathematics, including algebra, analysis, statistics, geometry, probability and mathematical methods. The Computer Science element provides an efficient and well balanced introduction to the whole practical field, and includes topics in programming and computer systems. Year one: Calculus I • Calculus II • Linear Methods • Probability & Statistics I • Computer Systems I • Data Structures • Programming Practice • Programming Applications. Year two: Introduction to Abstract Algebra • Analysis I or Applied Analytic Methods • Logic • Numbers & Functions. Computer Science: Object-Oriented Specification & Design • Database Systems • Programming Language Design & Paradigms • Operation Systems & Concurrency. Year three: You will normally take a selection of four Mathematics modules and four Computer Science modules, from a broad range of options.
Your philosophical studies will give you an opportunity to develop clear critical thinking and your mathematical studies will encourage you to solve problems, both skills that are concrete and valuable assets in today’s job market. Year one: Compulsory Mathematics and Philosophy modules. Mathematics: Calculus I & II • Linear Methods Introduction to Abstract Algebra Philosophy. At least one module in: History of Philosophy • either Ethics or Political Philosophy • and one module from among: Elementary Logic • Metaphysics I • Epistemology I • Methodology. Year two: Three optional and one compulsory module in Mathematics plus four optional modules in Philosophy. Options include: Introduction to Dynamical Systems • Numbers & Functions • Probability & Statistics I • Greek/Modern/Political Philosophy • Ethics • Metaphysics • Epistemology • Philosophy of Mind. Year three: Three (if taking Symbolic Logic) or four Mathematics modules and four options from a wide range of Philosophy topics.
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‘I chose to study at King’s because of the prestigious reputation of both the university and the course. Studying Mathematics is great and there is lots of help and support available beyond the lectures. The social side of King’s is fantastic with all the clubs and societies and as well as all the attractions and nightlife of London. I have enjoyed my time here at King’s so far and am looking forward to what’s to come!’ Gemma Mathematics BSc
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: AAA including Mathematics Physics and Further 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. IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Other Requirements: You are strongly advised to see our online prospectus for further details See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAA including Mathematics Physics and Further 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. IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Other Requirements: You are strongly advised to see our online prospectus for further details See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: FG31
UCAS Code: FGH1
UCAS Code: G1N2
Duration: Three years
Duration: Four years
Duration: Three years
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
Approximately equal weighting is given to both subjects, although from the third year you can chose more modules from one subject to tailor the degree to your interests. Year one: Calculus I • Calculus II • Linear Methods • Numbers & Functions or Probability & Statistics • First Year Laboratory Physics • Thermal Physics • Fields, Waves & Matter. Year two: Partial Differential Equations & Complex Variables • Intermediate Dynamics • Introduction to Abstract Algebra • Analysis I or Applied Analytic Methods • Second Year Laboratory Physics • Modern Physics • Electromagnetism. Year three: Special Relativity & Electromagnetism • third year project in Physics • Statistical Mechanics • Spectroscopy & Quantum Mechanics. Plus choice from a range of options.
Approximately equal weighting is given to both subjects, although from the third year you can chose more modules from one subject to tailor the degree to your interests. The fourth year MSci supervised project allows you to experience some of the excitement of research. Year one: Calculus I • Calculus II • Linear Methods • Numbers & Functions or Probability & Statistics • First Year Laboratory Physics • Thermal Physics • Fields, Waves & Matter. Year two: Partial Differential Equations & Complex Variables • Intermediate Dynamics • Introduction to Abstract Algebra • Analysis I or Applied Analytic Methods • Second Year Laboratory Physics • Modern Physics • Electromagnetism. Year three: Special Relativity & Electromagnetism • third year project in Physics • Statistical Mechanics • Spectroscopy and Quantum Mechanics. Plus choice from a range of options. Year four: You will undertake a major project (in Mathematics or Physics) plus six options from a wide range of choices.
Designed for students who wish to study mathematics but also see their future in a managerial role within the financial sector, the mathematical element of this programme gives you a foundation in all major branches of pure and applied mathematics including algebra, geometry, probability and mathematical methods. The third year focuses on topics of specific relevance to financial mathematics. Year one: Calculus I • Calculus II • Linear Methods • Probability & Statistics I • Numbers & Functions • Introduction to Abstract Algebra • Economics • Organizational Behaviour. Year two: Partial Differential Equations & Complex Variables • Applied Analytic Methods or Analysis I • Linear Algebra • Groups & Symmetries • Probability & Statistics II • Marketing • Accounting. Year three: Mathematical Finance I: Discrete Time • Mathematical Finance II: Continuous Time • Topics in Applied Probability Theory • Business Strategy • Human Resource Management • plus three Mathematics options.
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Professor Stuart Carney ‘Doctors today need to not only care for the patients in front of them but also improve the health of the communities in which they live. My own career as a doctor has been varied. After graduating from medical school, I tested my vocation as a Jesuit Priest. After a brief spell as a prison chaplain, I changed direction and became a psychiatrist. Both experiences provided opportunities to work with people marginalized by society. They also helped me realise that we need to look at the bigger picture. So I trained in public health at Harvard and from there became a government adviser on UK medical training reforms. I came to King’s because of its research excellence and commitment to developing compassionate doctors who are capable of improving quality of care. Our goal is to nurture medical leaders who will make a difference to the lives of patients and the wider population.’ Dean of Medical Education School of Medicine
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Medicine MBBS
• Traditional and modern teaching methods including dissection and prosection
Medicine MBBS: Extended Medical Degree Programme Medicine MBBS: Graduate and Professional Entry Programme Medicine MBBS: Maxfax Entry Programme
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
• Modern facilities support clinical skills training • Wide range of Student Selected Components (SSCs) including humanities and social science options. With a reputation for excellent teaching in a friendly environment, we offer innovative curricula taught by internationally renowned staff and clinicians from King’s Health Partners and our network of teaching hospitals and general practices across south-east England. Co-located next to Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals, facilities include modern Simulation and Interactive Learning Centres, well-resourced libraries, dissection rooms, and the Gordon Pathology Museum. All students are aligned to one of four Houses, a system which enables co-operation and friendly competition in social, cultural and sporting events.
Curriculum overview The underlying philosophy of the King’s MBBS programme is the integration of medical science and clinical teaching throughout the curriculum. The balance between the two elements shifts as you move closer to professional qualification. The curriculum is divided into five phases. Phases One and Two (Introduction to Medical Science) focus on basic science, illustrated and informed by clinical practice. Phases Three and Four (Intensive Patient Contact) focus on clinical training, underpinned by science. Phase Five (Student Assistantships) is vocationally oriented and includes the opportunity to study abroad for an elective period. Communications skills and interprofessional training are important curriculum elements.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme. Check the quick reference table on pages 32-35 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here and for further information on the UKCAT aptitude test; academic achievement; graduates; EU and international applicants; health clearance; applicants with disabilities/special needs; and the enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (formerly know as CRB).
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Lectures and seminars are complemented by practical-skills training and teaching by Patient Educators and student peers. In addition to the core curriculum, medical students have a choice of optional elements that allow you to explore topics of interest in greater depth. The equivalent of one day a week is set aside for SSCs – these study options can be taught, library-based research, laboratory or clinical work. They encompass the spectrum of medical specialties alongside non-health-related subjects. Twinned with 12 prestigious global institutions, King’s has an exceptionally wide range of opportunities for study abroad. Clinical rotations can also sometimes be taken overseas. You may also opt to undertake a one-year Intercalated BSc degree, which often includes an experimental research element.
Assessment There is continuous assessment throughout all five phases of the MBBS curriculum, in addition to end-of-year assessment. Assessments include Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs), where clinical and communication abilities are assessed by medical professionals as students deal with real or simulated clinical scenarios. There are examinations at the end of each phase. Skills and competencies are recorded in student logbooks. All SSCs are assessed.
VOICE OF THE STUDENT
While the MBBS programme has several entry routes, the same curriculum is followed by all students.
‘King’s was always my first choice because it was the university that felt most like home. As a medical student here, you are placed in some of the top hospitals in the country and are given the unique opportunity to learn from doctors who are pioneers in their field. There is also the chance to study abroad at hospitals in Singapore and the USA.’ Louis Medicine MBBS
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Phase 4 Intensive Patient Contact Duration: One year
OPTION TO INTERCALATE
Duration: Standard (A100): Two years Extended Medical Degree Programme (A101): Three years MaxFax (A104) / GPEP (A102): One year
Phase 3 Intensive Patient Contact
OPTION TO INTERCALATE
Phase 2 Clinical Scenarios
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P hase 5 Student Assistantships Duration: One year
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BSc programmes offered for optional intercalated studies, including Global Health, Psychology and Medical Ethics & Law.
partner institutions across the world, offering one of the widest range of opportunities of any UK medical school to study abroad.
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Graduate prospects 100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £29,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work. The MBBS is a primary medical qualification (PMQ) which entitles you to provisional registration with the General Medical Council. Provisionally registered doctors can only practise in approved Foundation Year One posts, for which you can apply during the final year of your course via the UK Foundation Programme Office.
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Entry requirements A-level: AAA (including both Chemistry and Biology) and a further AS-level B. If only one of Chemistry or Biology is offered at A-level, the other must be offered at AS-level grade A. IB: 35 points, and 666 HL including both Chemistry and Biology. GCSE Requirements: Grade B in both English and Mathematics, if not offered at A/AS-level Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. Please visit the online prospectus for detailed selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Work (97%)
English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31.
Study (1%)
Students admitted 2013: 307
Other (2%)
Applicants per place 2013: 10 UCAS Code: A100 Duration: Five years
Related programmes • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci, see page 60 • Dentistry BDS, see page 80 • Nursing, see pages 145-146 • Nutrition & Dietetics BSc, see page 149 • Pharmacy MPharm, see page 151 • Physiotherapy BSc, see page 161 • Psychology BSc, see page 169.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-level: AAA to BBB (including both Chemistry and Biology) IB: 35 points and 666 HL to 32 points and 555 HL (including both Chemistry and Biology HL) GCSE requirement: At least grade B in English Language and Mathematics, if not offered at A/AS level Eligibility: Open to students from eligible non-selective state schools Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. Candidates should visit the online prospectus for further details of the entry and selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
At least a 2:1 (upper second-class honours) degree. Alternatively a 2:2 (lower second-class honours) degree with a graduate degree (with at least Merit). Any degree subject will be considered. Applicants with a Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing with a Pass and at least two years’ nursing work experience will be considered. Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. Candidates should visit the online prospectus for further details of the entry and selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Qualified dentists registered with the UK General Dental Council. Other Requirements: Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. Candidates should visit the online prospectus for further details of the entry and selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. Students admitted 2013: 27
Students admitted 2013: 49
Applicants per place 2013: 57
Applicants per place 2013: 10
UCAS Code: A102
UCAS code: A101
Duration: Four years
Duration: Six years
Location: Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses for Phases One and Two, with teaching during clinical years in London and southeast England.
Location: Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses for Phases One and Two, with teaching during clinical years in London and southeast England. The UK’s flagship programme for widening access to Medicine. The six-year programme is open to students from eligible non-selective state schools or FE Colleges in London, Kent and Medway. Phases One and Two are studied over three years, instead of two. Students then transfer directly to Phase Three of the Medicine programme. See page 134 for curriculum overview.
Four-year fast-track programme for graduates and health professionals. GPEP students cover Phase One and Two material in an extended single year known as the ‘transition year’. Students then directly transfer to Phase Three of the Medicine programme in their second year. The programme is highly competitive, so many graduates also apply to our standard entry programme. See page 134 for curriculum overview.
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English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. Graduate students admitted 2013: 2 Applicants per place 2013: 21 UCAS code: A104 Duration: Four years Location: Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses for Phases One and Two, with teaching during clinical years in London and southeast England. Specialist four-year programme for qualified dentists who wish to pursue a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Maxfax students cover Phase One and Two material in an extended single year known as the ‘transition year’. Students then directly transfer to Phase Three of the Medicine programme in their second year. See page 134 for curriculum overview.
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SINGLE HONOURS UNDERGRADUATE
Midwifery Studies with Registration BSc GRADUATE ENTRY
Midwifery Practice with Registration as a Midwife PGDip
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Midwifery & Women’s Health, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery. Students admitted 2013: 92 Applicants per place 2013: 22 Teaching staff: 12 • Partnerships with world-class Academic Health Science Centres and renowned teaching hospitals providing maternity care within a diverse demographic and cultural care context • Excellent employment prospects • Promoting evidence-based care and appreciation of translational research. As the largest provider of healthcare professional education in Europe, King’s will equip you with a professional degree which is highly valued both nationally and internationally. As a Russell Group university, King’s is a centre of educational and research excellence. You will have the opportunity to become the finest midwife, influencing the future health of women and their families thanks to our innovative approaches to midwifery practice and evidence-based education. You will also have the privilege to learn and work with leading healthcare providers, as we work with the top major teaching hospitals and independent healthcare organizations. Our courses are tailored to meet your professional goals and our student-centered and practicefocused teaching will enable you to gain a wide range of experiences. As the number one school of nursing and midwifery in London (The Complete University Guide, 2014), we enjoy an excellent reputation for educating outstanding midwives. Students who graduate from our programmes gain professional registration as midwives with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and are actively recruited by both national and international employers.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes applicants from the UK and others who meet the residency requirements set out by NHS Student Bursaries. Successful applicants have a wide range of qualifications. For our BSc, entry requirements are listed next to the programme, but you can check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies (and the online prospectus) if your qualification is not listed here. Shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection day for an interview before offers are made. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) and health clearance checks apply to these programmes.
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partnerships with world-class Academic Health Science Centres and renowned teaching hopspitals in London.
students report the teaching is to an excellent standard (National Student Survey, 2013).
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Midwives in hospital-based services covering antenatal, intrapartum and postnatal care • Midwives in community-based group caseload practices • Midwives in specialist services such as fetal medicine • Midwives leading and contributing to research. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Our Master’s Programmes • Doctoral studies.
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100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £29,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
Related programmes • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 53 • Medicine MBBS, see page 135 • Nursing, see pages 145-146.
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VOICE OF THE GRADUATE
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‘I chose to study at King’s because of its outstanding reputation. It provided the opportunity to study at one of the top universities in the UK, in one of the most exciting cities in the world. Placements in world-renowned hospitals also allowed me to experience and appreciate how diverse the population is. I believe I have received the best education and clinical experience possible to enable me to qualify, as well as securing a job at the hospital where I trained. For the next part of my journey, I would like to return to King’s in the future to complete further education such as a Master’s and where better to do it than the university that trained me for my undergraduate degree?!’ Siobhan Midwife at King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife BSc graduate, 2013.
DEGREE PROGRAMME
POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
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Entry requirements A-levels: BBB (preferably including a Science subject) IB: 32 points and 555 HL (preferably including an HL Science subject) Access to HE: Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery, or Science with 45 Level 3 credits (including 27 from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit and three at Pass) GCSE requirements: Additionally, minimum five C grades including English Language, Mathematics and Science Other requirements: Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. Please visit the online prospectus for detailed selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31. Accreditation: Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council UCAS Code: B720 Duration: Three years Location: Waterloo and Guy’s Campuses, with clinical practice in NHS Trusts. This programme prepares you to become a competent and reflective midwife and to register as autonomous midwifery practitioners. Year one: Basis of Midwifery Practice • Biology Applied to Midwifery Practice • Professional Issues in Midwifery Practice • Social Science & Midwifery Practice • Medicines, Management & the Midwife. Year two: The Dimensions of Midwifery Practice • Emergencies in Midwifery Practice • Medical Complexities in Childbearing • Public Health & the Midwife • Research Methods. Year three: Autonomous Midwifery Practice • Models of Midwifery Care • Arts & Humanities in Midwifery Practice • Global & Political Context of Midwifery Practice • student project. S
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Entry requirements Degree: Minimum 2:1 (upper second class honours) degree in Nursing or a related discipline. Must be a registered adult nurse on the NMC register with minimum six months experience as a staff nurse. See our online prospectus for full details. Highly desirable for candidates to have studied Mathematics, English and Biology to GCSE grade C. Other requirements: Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31. Accreditation: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council UCAS Code: B721 Duration: 18 months Location: Waterloo and Guy’s Campuses, with clinical practice in NHS Trusts and with other healthcare providers. Year one: Midwifery Practice: The Basis of Care • Measurement and Evaluation for Healthcare Practice • Evidence-Based Decision-Making in Healthcare. Year two: Midwives as Autonomous Practitioners • Models of Midwifery Care.
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STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Music, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 52 Applicants per place 2013: 8 Teaching staff: 16 (plus three additional staff and 10 teaching assistants) • Links with the Royal Academy of Music • Opportunities to study composition, performance, ethnomusicology, jazz, music and science, critical theory, as well as Western music history • Numerous performance opportunities within and outside the department. As a music student at King’s you will work closely with staff who believe deeply in the central role of music in today’s culture as a creative mode of self-expression, as well as a significant form of knowledge. As each year progresses, you are given increasing freedom to choose the modules that suit your interests, including modules outside the department and the option of study abroad. If you are interested in performance, you will receive instrumental or vocal lessons at the Royal Academy of Music, while if you are interested in composition you can explore London’s rich contemporary music scene and have the opportunity to hear your own music performed in workshops by distinguished professional ensembles. Our selection criteria favour students whose profile and interests match those of the department – a detailed list of the personal qualities, activities, and credentials (other than examination results) which will increase your chances of being selected for the programmes is in the entry requirement section.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/music Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
It is compulsory when you apply to submit a copy of your most recent performance exam report for your first study instrument or voice, as well as your Grade 5 Piano certificate.
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Department ranks fourth among UK university music departments (The Guardian University Guide 2014).
Number of performances so far (UK and beyond) of Professor George Benjamin’s opera ‘Written on Skin’ (2012).
Combined value of external research grants in the department over the past seven years.
9%
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Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Master of Music (MMus) • PGCE.
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A-levels: AAA (including Music) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Music HL) Other Requirements: All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
5%
UCAS Code: W302 Location: Strand Campus.
Work (36%) Work + Study (5%) Study (50%) Other (9%)
Related programmes • German & History with a year abroad BA, see page 104 • German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 105 • German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 107 • Philosophy BA, see page 154 • Religion, Politics & Society BA, see page 179.
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Duration: Three years
75 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £18,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work. 73 per cent of graduates went into graduate-level work or postgraduate study.
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Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Music, dance and drama teachers • Composers, arrangers, conductors and Musical Directors • Musicians.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
The BMus programme leads to advanced work in three areas of musical studies: history of music, performance and composition. A particular strength of the degree is that it offers you individual lessons at the Royal Academy of Music, studying with either an Academy professor or an advanced graduate student supervised by an Academy professor. Year one: No core modules. Your options will build a foundation for further study. Year two: No core modules. Your options will build on your first-year choices. Year three: No core modules. You can pursue a broadly based programme or study two or three fields indepth.
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Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse BSc Nursing with Registration as a Children’s Nurse BSc Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse BSc GRADUATE ENTRY
Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse PGDip Nursing with Registration as a Children’s Nurse PGDip Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse PGDip
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Departments of Children’s & Adolescent, Adult and Mental Health Nursing, Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery. Students admitted 2013: 302 Applicants per place 2013: 14 Teaching staff: 140 • The world’s first professional school of nursing • Promoting evidence-based care and appreciation of translational research • Top partnerships with world-class teaching hospitals and international universities give you an enhanced educational experience. As the largest provider of healthcare professional training in Europe, King’s equips you with an education that is highly valued both nationally and internationally. The Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery is the only nursing and midwifery school in London that provides integrated inter-professional learning throughout our courses, working directly with students from our medical school and health-related sciences. We work with the best major teaching hospitals and independent healthcare organizations. You will have the privilege of learning and working with leading healthcare providers including King’s Health Partners – the UK’s largest Academic Health Sciences Centre, which integrates world-class research, teaching and clinical practice. Our selected programmes will not only build your theoretical foundation, but will also guide you through clinical placements to prepare you for a variety of rewarding careers. Our courses are tailored to meet your professional goals and our student-centered and practice-focused teaching will enable you to gain a wide range of experiences. At the end of your studies, you will be a confident professional equipped to follow your passion as a healthcare expert.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes applicants from the UK and others who meet the residency requirements set out by NHS Student Bursaries. Successful applicants have a wide range of qualifications. Access to HE Diploma, A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) and GCSE entry requirements are listed next to each programme: check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here. Short-listed applicants are invited to attend a selection day for an interview before offers are made. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) and health clearance checks apply to these programmes.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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95%
employability; our graduates are highly sought after nationally and internationally.
Top rated Nursing School in London (The Complete University Guide, 2014).
of students report the teaching is to an excellent standard (National Student Survey, 2013).
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Registered Nurses (Children’s, Adult and Mental Health) • Community-based Nurses (eg General practice, community, clinics) • Armed Forces: Non-commissioned officers and other ranks. Recent graduates went on to study: • Nursing & Healthcare Administration MSc • Continuing personal and professional development modules, such as Chemotherapy & Mentorship in Nursing.
6%
7%
4%
84% Work (84%) Work + Study (4%) Study (6%) Other (7%)
99 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £25,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
VOICE OF THE STUDENT
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‘I chose to study nursing at King’s for its remarkable reputation, which it certainly lived up to, judging by my experiences and exposure to world-class teaching. We had the opportunity to study aspects of theory with other healthcare professionals, which realistically reflects the interprofessional and multidisciplinary approach used in the hospital setting. My clinical placements have been extremely varied and I’ve seen conditions and patients that simply aren’t as common at many other institutions. This has given me a well-rounded knowledge base which will benefit me in my transition from student to qualified nurse.’ Sam Nursing Studies BSc (Children’s Branch)
Related programmes • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 53 • Global Health & Social Medicine BSc, see page 171 • Medicine MBBS, see page 135 • Midwifery, see page 139.
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Dr Paula Kelly ‘Teaching provides a real chance for me to share my clinical expertise and research experience with students. My own training was completed at the Evelina Children’s Hospital where both my clinical and academic interest in child and adolescent nursing developed. Clinical practice has always informed my research so I’m constantly in a cycle of clinical work and then back to research as I discover new areas to investigate. Integrating my work in this way enables fruitful and effective collaborations with a range of clinical teams. Seeing the results of research I’ve been involved in actually working in practice is hugely important to me. The holistic approach to care for children and their families with life-limiting diseases is something I would like to see for all NHS patients whatever their health needs.’ Lecturer in Child and Adolescent Nursing Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery
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Location: South Bank, London
DEGREE PROGRAMMES Undergraduate Nursing entry requirements A-levels: BBB (preferably including a Science subject) IB: 32 points and 555 HL (preferably including an HL Science subject) Access to HE: Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery, or Science with 45 Level 3 credits including: 27 from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit and three at Pass. GCSE requirements: In addition to the above, a minimum of five C grades including English language, Mathematics and Science Other requirements: Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last five years and appropriate healthcare experience, either voluntary or paid, is encouraged. Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. Please visit the online prospectus for detailed selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31.
Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse BSc S Entry requirements: See above
Nursing with Registration as a Children’s Nurse BSc S
Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse BSc S
Entry requirements: See above
Entry requirements: See above
UCAS Code: B740
Accreditation: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Accreditation: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Duration: Three years
UCAS Code: B730
UCAS Code: B760
Location: Teaching across all King’s College campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts and with other healthcare providers.
Duration: Three years
Duration: Three years
Location: Teaching across all King’s College campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts and with other healthcare providers.
Location: Teaching across all King’s College campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers.
Providing care for children and young people, as well as support to families, is the main focus of this programme. Half of your studies will be spent in clinical settings. Year one: Applied Human Biology, Collaborative Working, Professional & Ethical Practice and core clinical skills focusing on children’s nursing. Placements in relevant clinical settings will also be included. Year two: Clinically-focused modules relating to your area of practice. Placements in relevant clinical settings will also be included in addition to an opportunity for international/ national elective placement during the programme. Year three: Clinically-focused modules including research methods and a dissertation together with placements in relevant settings.
Mental health nursing focuses on supporting people who experience both acute and ongoing mental health problems. To offer you the best professional experience, half of your study time is spent on placement. Year one: Applied Human Biology, Collaborative Working, Professional & Ethical Practice and core clinical skills focused on mental health nursing. Placements in relevant clinical settings will also be included. Year two: Clinically-focused modules in mental health nursing. Placements in relevant clinical settings will also be included with the opportunity for international/national elective placement during the programme. Year three: Clinically-focused modules including research methods and a dissertation together with placements in relevant settings.
Accreditation: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Specializing in adult care you will learn how to deliver care to people aged 18 and above in a variety of healthcare settings. Emphasizing an integration of theory and the clinical setting, half of the programme will take place in clinical practice. Year one: Applied Human Biology, Collaborative Working, Professional & Ethical Practice and core clinical skills focusing on adult nursing. Placements in relevant clinical settings will also be included. Year two: Clinically-focused modules in adult nursing. Placements in relevant clinical settings will also be included, with the opportunity for international/national elective placement during the programme. Year three: Clinically-focused modules including research methods and a dissertation together with placements in relevant settings.
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POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMMES Nursing Postgraduate Diplomas entry requirements Normally a minimum 2:1 degree with honours and 575 hours (approximately equivalent to four months FT) healthcare-related experience. Highly desirable for applicants to have studied Biology or Human Science to GCSE level or equivalent. Other requirements: Disclosure & Barring Service checks and Occupational Health Clearance required. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31.
Nursing with Registration as an Adult Nurse PGDip
Nursing with Registration as a Children’s Nurse PGDip
Nursing with Registration as a Mental Health Nurse PGDip
Entry requirements: See above
Entry requirements: See above
UCAS Code: B741
Accreditation: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Accreditation: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Duration: Two years
UCAS Code: B731
UCAS Code: B761
Location: Waterloo Campus, with clinical practice in local NHS Trusts and with independent healthcare providers.
Duration: Two years
Duration: Two years
Location: Waterloo Campus, with clinical practice in local NHS Trusts and with independent healthcare providers.
Location: Waterloo Campus, with clinical practice in local NHS Trusts and with independent healthcare providers.
Our PG Diploma in Nursing is an innovative programme that enables graduates from other disciplines to gain professional registration in Children’s Nursing in just two years. The programme is divided between theoretical modules and clinical practice. Year one: Professional Knowledge & Skills for Nursing Practice • Nursing Bioscience • Applied Children’s Nursing Theory • Policy & Practice • Principles & Practice of Healthcare Research. Year two: Evidence-based decisionmaking in Healthcare • The Child in Children’s Nursing • Policy & Politics for Clinical Leadership.
Our PG Diploma in Nursing is an innovative programme, which enables graduates from other disciplines to gain professional registration in Mental Health Nursing in just two years. The programme is divided between theoretical modules and clinical practice. Year one: Professional Knowledge & Skills for Nursing Practice • Nursing Bioscience • Assessment • Formulation & Management of Care • Healthcare Research Principles & Practice Year two: Evidence-based decisionmaking in Healthcare • Engagement and Recovery • Policy & Politics for Clinical Leadership.
Entry requirements: See above Accreditation: Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council
Our PG Diploma in Nursing is an innovative programme which enables graduates from other disciplines to gain professional registration in Adult Nursing in just two years. The programme is divided between theoretical modules and clinical practice. Year one: Professional Knowledge & Skills for Nursing Practice • Nursing Bioscience • Nursing Adults 1 • Principles & Practice of Healthcare Research. Year two: Evidence-based decisionmaking in Healthcare • Nursing Adults 2 • Policy & Politics for Clinical Leadership.
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SINGLE HONOURS
Nutrition BSc Nutrition & Dietetics BSc
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics, School of Medicine. Students admitted 2013: 42 Applicants per place 2013: 12 Teaching staff: 18 The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics was established in 1945 as the first European university department of nutrition. It is a leader in the training of students, in research, and in consultancy to governments, international agencies, industry and the media. Our multidisciplinary approach draws upon expertise in biochemistry, food science, medicine, physiology, social and environmental sciences. Students can study topical subjects such as sports nutrition, the relationship between diet and disease, antioxidants and cancer, energy metabolism and obesity. Teaching is delivered through lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, directed reading and supervised research. Assessment is by formal written examinations, essays, coursework, practical reports and seminar presentations. Our modern purpose-built facilities include sophisticated analytical equipment, a metabolic research unit and a food preparation laboratory. Our library has the most extensive collection of nutrition books and journals in the UK. Our central London location enables a wide range of student placements in clinical, community and public health settings, providing our students with the opportunity to work with diverse populations.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. However, please note that the Nutrition & Dietetics BSc is only open to those eligible for UK or EU tuition fees. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference guide on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here. We invite shortlisted candidates to attend an Open Day between January and March, which includes an interview.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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96%
Top of NHS London’s Contract Quality performance league table for nutrition and dietetics programmes.
in the UK for Nutritional Sciences (Research Assessment Exercise, 2008).
of Nutrition students are satisfied with the overall quality of their course (National Student Survey, 2013).
Graduate prospects Graduates follow careers in areas including the food industry, local and national government agencies, health promotion, public relations, journalism and scientific research. Recent graduates have found employment as: • Dietitians • Researchers • Nutrition scientists • Company nutritionists. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Public Health MSc • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security.
6%
54%
40%
Work (54%) Study (40%) Other (6%)
100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £22,100 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
Related programmes • Biochemistry BSc, see page 52 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 53 • Medicine MBBS, see page 135 • Midwifery, see page 139 • Nursing, see pages 145-146.
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‘When I attended my interview at King’s, I felt apprehensive about my abilities to live up to the reputation of the university. However, whilst the degree programme so far has been challenging, it has caused me to grow as a person as well as an academic student over the last couple of years. Being offered a place at such a prestigious university was an opportunity I was not willing to pass up. King’s has a well-organized and integrated approach to the delivery of its dietetics programme coupled with outstanding facilities, lecturers and campus environments.’ Joshua Nutrition & Dietetics BSc
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Nutrition & Dietetics BSc
Nutrition BSc
A-levels: AAB (including both Chemistry and Biology) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including both Chemistry and Biology HL) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in both English and Mathematics Other requirements: Disclosure & Barring Service checks, and Occupational Health Clearance required. Please visit the online prospectus for detailed selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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Entry requirements A-levels: ABB (including Chemistry and Biology) IB: 34 points and 655 HL (including both Chemistry and Biology HL) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in both English and Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. Accreditation: Association for Nutrition, allowing graduates to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists UCAS Code: B400 Duration: Three years (excluding optional extramural placement)
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English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. Accreditation: Eligibility to apply for Registration in Dietetics with the Health and Care Professions Council UCAS Code: B401
Location: Waterloo Campus.
Duration: Four years
A broad-based degree, taught in a strong research-led environment, that prepares you to be a nutritional scientist within a diverse range of fields. Year one: Biochemistry • Introduction to Nutrition • Introductory Food Science & Technology • Cell Biology & Genetics • Physiology for Nutrition Students • Social & Psychological Studies. Year two: Nutrition & Health • Food Habits • Research Methods for Health Sciences. Plus four optional modules. Extramural year (optional): Competitive entry to a paid employment placement in an industrial or research establishment in the UK or Europe. Year three: Applied Nutrition • Clinical Nutrition • Public Nutrition Research Project • Specialized Topics in Nutrition. Plus two optional modules.
Location: Waterloo Campus.
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SINGLE HONOURS
Pharmacy MPharm
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Pharmacy, School of Biomedical Sciences. Students admitted 2013: 129 Applicants per place 2013: 12 Teaching staff: 30 • Teaching by practising specialist pharmacists from King’s partner hospitals and experts from industry. King’s has offered honours degree courses in Pharmacy since 1926. Today students continue to benefit from research-led teaching, delivered by expert staff in fields encompassing clinical pharmacy; pharmaceutics; drug delivery; pharmaceutical analysis; molecular biology; natural product chemistry; medicinal chemistry; toxicology; and pharmacy practice. Concerned with the development of medicines from drug discovery to the patient, King’s MPharm integrates the teaching of fundamental science with the practice of pharmacy in an interdisciplinary environment. Our curriculum includes teaching contributions from other King’s departments, most notably Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Physiology, and external experts from industry and hospital pharmacy. You will study science through practice, developing skills in varied clinical and workplace settings, including our three teaching hospitals: Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’. Interprofessional training, alongside medical students, nurses, dentists and physiotherapy students, helps you to prepare vocationally for teamwork in healthcare settings. Professional modules run throughout the degree, starting with a two-week overview of the pharmacy profession. The purpose-designed Franklin-Wilkins Building at the Waterloo Campus includes a dedicated floor for pharmacy teaching and research.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference guide on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here. If you are shortlisted, you will be invited for an interview between December and March.
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in the world for Pharmacy and Pharmacology (QS World University Subject Rankings, 2013).
partner NHS Hospital Foundation Trusts: Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital, and South London and Maudsley.
pre-registration places available annually at King’s Health Partners for our MPharm graduates, plus option to compete for a further 20 places.
1%
Graduate prospects
4%
Successful completion of the MPharm degree allows you to apply for a 12-month pre-registration training period, following which you will need to pass an examination under the auspices of the GPhC, before registering as a pharmacist. Recent graduates have found employment as: • Pharmacists.
98 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work.
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Chemistry and one from Biology, Mathematics or Physics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Chemistry and one from Biology, Mathematics or Physics HL) GCSE requirements: Five B grades including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science) Other Requirements: Disclosure & Barring Service checks, and Occupational Health Clearance required. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Accreditation: General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC)
Work + Study (4%)
UCAS Code: B230
Other (1%)
Duration: Four years Location: Waterloo Campus.
Related programmes • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 53 • Dentistry BDS, see page 80 • Medicine MBBS, see page 135.
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£20,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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English language requirements: Band 1, see page 31.
95%
Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Pre-Registration Pharmacy.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
This degree is essential for registration as a pharmacist in the UK. Year one: Science underpinning practice, including: Pharmacy Orientation • Chemistry of Drugs • Physical Pharmaceutics • Biochemical Basis of Therapeutics • Pharmacy Practice & Bio-Pharmacy. Years two and three: Science informing practice, including: Nervous System • Formulation & Analysis of Drugs • Cardiovascular & Renal Systems • Respiratory & Musculoskeletal Systems • Endocrine System & Cancer • Gastrointestinal Systems & Skin • Medicines: Discovery & Development • Infections & Pharmaceutical Microbiology. Year four: Science influencing practice, including: Preparation for Practice module • research project • Emerging Therapeutics & Modern Medicine. Plus options such as: Chemical Mediators & Disease • Drug Delivery & Industrial Pharmacy • Drug Toxicity • Innovating Clinical Practice.
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SINGLE HONOURS
Philosophy BA J
JOINT HONOURS
French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA Mathematics & Philosophy BA Philosophy & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA Physics & Philosophy BSc War Studies & Philosophy BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Philosophy, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 101 Applicants per place 2013: 4 Teaching staff: 28 The Department of Philosophy, one of the largest in the country, is in the top three nationally for world-leading and internationally excellent research (Research Assessment Exercise, 2008). We also consistently score highly the National Student Survey, and scores for teaching, academic support and personal development are consistently above the sector average. At King’s we offer not only a broad education in the core topics of philosophy, but also an unusually wide range of optional courses, covering the history of philosophy and contemporary philosophy. Study of these options builds upon the solid foundation of core courses in the first and second years, with a lot of choice between modules in the second year. Students can study a range of perennial philosophical debates, learning why well-known philosophers of the past and present held the views they did, but also developing views of their own. In so doing, you will develop skills of rigorous thinking which will stand you in good stead whether you go on to further study in philosophy or to other endeavours.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
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2nd
satisfaction with teaching (National Student Survey, 2013).
in the world (QS university subject rankings, 2013).
Ranked second Philosophy department in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2014).
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Teaching professionals • Market Research Analysts • Public Service associate professionals in Local Government • Network/Systems Designers and Engineers • PR professionals.
23%
Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Law conversion course • Medicine.
Work (36%)
72 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work.
36%
39%
2%
Work + Study (2%) Study (39%) Other (23%)
£18,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
Related programmes • Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 64 • European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 96 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123 • Physics & Philosophy with a year abroad, see page 158 • Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB, see page 118 • Religion, Philosophy & Ethics BA, see page 179.
VOICE OF THE STUDENT
95%
‘Studying philosophy as an undergraduate at King’s has been an incredibly rewarding experience, not only in terms of broadening my academic horizons but also in providing me with opportunities to develop my love of music and a whole range of other interests. On my course I have been able to meet many like-minded people, both students and professors alike, who have expanded my grasp of the subject and have inspired me to achieve my professional goals of becoming a teacher. I have also started to learn Japanese, which I hope will open up opportunities for teaching English in Japan, as well as helping me to connect with a culture I love. Studying a subject that I am passionate about in central London has been a life-changing experience and I know that King’s will be an institution that continues to help me achieve my future goals, be it in academia, the hobbies that I enjoy or my professional career after I graduate.’ Tom Philosophy BA
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German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA J
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See page 105.
Location: Strand Campus.
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Our Department of Philosophy has particular strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science, ethics and the history of philosophy. We are also able to offer an extremely wide range of modules which are offered by very few other universities in the UK. Year one: Compulsory introductory modules in the central areas of philosophy: Greek Philosophy I • Ethics I • Elementary Logic • Metaphysics I • Modern Philosophy I • Political Philosophy I • Epistemology I • Methodology. Year two: Choice of optional modules within the principal areas of philosophy, with two historical modules • two modules in ethics and political philosophy • and two modules in contemporary analytic philosophy. In addition, you may choose two modules from a wide range of advanced options. Year three: Build on modules studied in the second year from a wide range of advanced options. Option to write a dissertation and receive one-to-one supervision with a member of the staff.
See page 130.
Philosophy & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA J Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including Spanish) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Spanish HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of Spanish language, DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details). See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: RV45 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. The study of Spanish helps you develop transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, analytical and communication skills, while Philosophy encourages you to develop clear critical thinking. Year one: Core Spanish language module and two Spanish options. Plus choice from modules in history of philosophy, ethics and politics, and fundamental areas of contemporary analytic philosophy. Year two: Core Spanish module plus options, including: Greek/Modern/ Political Philosophy • Epistemology • Metaphysics • Goya & the Dream of Reason • Nationalism in Spain • The Spanish Civil War. Year three: Normally spent abroad in a Spanish speaking country. Year four: Core Spanish language module plus two optional modules in Spanish and four Philosophy options, such as: Stereotypes in Modern Spanish Cinema • Key Terms & Points of View in Latin American Visual Arts • Indian Philosophy • Philosophy of Psychology.
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War Studies & Philosophy BA J See page 183.
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Physics BSc Physics with a year abroad BSc Physics MSci Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci J
JOINT HONOURS
Mathematics & Physics BSc Mathematics & Physics MSci Physics & Philosophy BSc Physics & Philosophy with a year abroad BSc M
MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS
Physics with Medical Applications BSc
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Physics, School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences. Students admitted 2013: 99 Applicants per place 2013: 7 Teaching staff: 23 Physics at King’s has a distinguished history, dating back to the foundation of the College in 1829. Early pioneers of electronics and magnetism, Charles Wheatstone and James Clerk Maxwell, studied and worked at King’s, and the department has seen six members of its former staff and students awarded the Nobel Prize. Our department today has a friendly and supportive environment, with teaching from staff with internationallyleading reputations in areas of current excitement, namely the origin of the universe and the Large Hadron Collider. Programmes in the department are not only designed to teach physics to a high standard, but also provide you as students with transferable skills to give you a head start in your career. We deliver teaching through lectures, laboratory classes, tutorials and project work. Each student has a personal tutor and the department encourages an open atmosphere in which academic staff are easily approachable. Emphasis is placed on problem-solving and teamwork, and advanced students are offered the opportunity to work with a school to experience teaching and develop presentation skills.
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Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/physics Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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150th
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The Physics department was a founding department of King’s College London.
anniversary of James Clerk Maxwell’s discovery of the Maxwell Equations.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • IT Business Analysts, Architects and systems designers • Finance and Investment Analysts and advisers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Physics & Engineering in Medicine MSc • Photonics Systems Development MRes • Modelling Biological Systems MSc. 66 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £20,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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Related programmes • Computer Science BSc, see page 73 • Mathematics & Philosophy BA, see page 130 • Mathematics MSci, see page 129 • Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc, see page 131 • Philosophy BA, see page 154.
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‘King’s was always my top London choice, and while I was at the Physics Open Day, looking out at the amazing view of London from the department on the 7th floor, I made my mind up. I am currently in my third year, and will be taking part in the university Ambassadors Scheme, going into a secondary school to help teach, and hopefully inspiring younger students to carry on with Physics.’ Katherine Physics BSc
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Entry requirements A-levels: Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics and Physics at 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
Entry requirements A-levels: Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics and Physics at 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31. Accreditation: Institute of Physics UCAS Code: F300 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. This programme is designed to offer students a broad knowledge of all the fundamental elements of physics, including areas such as relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. You will carry out extensive project work in the third year. Year one: Laboratory Physics • Mathematics & Mechanics • Fields, Waves & Matter • Thermal Physics • Physics Skills & Culture. Year two: Laboratory Physics • Mathematics • Modern Physics • Electromagnetism • plus two options. Year three: Projects • Spectroscopy & Quantum Physics • Statistical Mechanics • Optics • Solid State Physics • and three options in Physics.
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Entry requirements A-levels: Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics and Physics at 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
UCAS Code: F303
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: FV35
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Three years
A unique feature of the MSci is that final-year students may take courses from a consortium of University of London colleges. All third-year and final-year MSci students undertake supervised projects, which allow you to experience some of the excitement of research. The College’s exchange programmes with the University of California and the University of Illinois are open to Physics students in the third year of the MSci. Years one, two and three: See Physics BSc. Year four: One major project plus six optional modules.
Location: Strand Campus. Equal time is devoted to each subject in this programme which covers fundamental elements of physics including relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. Philosophy helps you to develop skills in reasoning and argument, which are highly transferable and very valuable in the workplace. Year one: Fields • Waves & Matter • Mathematics & Mechanics • Physics Skills & Culture • Greek or Modern Philosophy • Ethics or Politics • Metaphysics or Epistemology • Methodology or Introductory Logic. Year two: Three core modules in Physics: Modern Physics • Thermal Physics • Mathematics • plus four optional modules in Philosophy. Year three: Core modules in Physics: Projects • Statistical Mechanics • Spectroscopy & Quantum Physics • Electromagnetism • and optional modules in Philosophy.
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‘I chose to study at King’s because of its amazing location in one of the best cities on the planet, combined with a consistently high university ranking. My lecturers are fantastic in explaining their areas of physics resulting in absorbing and informative lectures that cover a broad range of topics which could then be applied to almost any career. The Physics department and facilities available are outstanding, providing a relaxed place to work individually or as part of a group, with help and support from academics easily available.’ Oliver Physics MSci
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Entry requirements
A-levels: Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics and Physics at 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics and Physics at 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
UCAS Code: FVH5
UCAS Code: F305
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
This programme is similar to the threeyear BSc with an added year abroad at one of our partner universities in Europe or the USA. Year one and two: See Physics & Philosophy BSc. Year three: Spent at an overseas university. King’s has links with universities in Europe and the USA. This opportunity provides you with experience of a different culture and different ways of teaching and thinking: an added advantage when job hunting. Year four: See Physics & Philosophy BSc year three.
In this programme you will study the Physics BSc degree, but spend your third year at a university in Europe or the USA. The programme is aimed at students who, in addition to improving language skills, wish to experience a different approach to the subject, and demonstrate their capacity to study and work in an overseas environment. Year one: Laboratory Physics • Mathematics & Mechanics • Fields, Waves & Matter • Thermal Physics • Physics Skills & Culture. Year two: Laboratory Physics • Mathematics • Modern Physics • Electromagnetism • plus two options. Year three: Spent at a university in Europe or the USA. Year four: Projects • Spectroscopy & Quantum Physics • Statistical Mechanics • Optics • Solid State Physics • and three options in Physics.
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Entry requirements
Entry requirements
Entry requirements
A-levels: Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics and Physics at 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics and Physics at 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: Either AAA (including Mathematics and Physics) or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Mathematics and Physics at 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 4, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band4, see page 31.
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
Accreditation: Institute of Physics
UCAS Code: F350
UCAS Code: F301
UCAS Code: F302
Duration: Three years
Duration: Three years
Duration: Four years
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
This programme explores the use of physical methods in human health: a massively expanding area of work with great challenges. You will study topics including radiation protection, respiration and hearing; X-rays in medicine; cardiac function; medical ultrasound; nuclear medicine; and artificial limbs. The medical physics components are taught by the Department of Medical Engineering & Physics at King’s. Year one: Laboratory Physics • Physics Skills & Culture • Mathematics & Mechanics • Fields, Waves & Matter • Thermal Physics. Year two: Laboratory Physics • Mathematical Methods in Physics • Modern Physics • Electromagnetism • Computational Lab • Medical Physics. Year three: Projects • Spectroscopy & Quantum Physics • Statistical Mechanics • Optics • Solid State Physics • Medical Imaging • Medical Engineering • plus one optional module in Physics.
This programme is designed to offer students a broad knowledge of all of the fundamental elements of physics and astrophysics. Physics topics include relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. Astrophysics modules give the opportunity to study astronomical concepts and their evolution; cosmology; stellar evolution; galaxies and the solar system. Year one: Laboratory Physics • Mathematics & Mechanics • Fields, Waves & Matter • Thermal Physics • Physics Skills & Culture. Year two: Mathematics • Modern Physics • Electromagnetism • Symmetry in Physics • plus two options. Year three: Projects • Spectroscopy & Quantum Physics • Statistical Mechanics • Optics • Solid State Physics • Mathematics III • plus two optional modules.
This programme is designed to offer you a broad knowledge of all of the fundamental elements of physics and astrophysics. Physics topics include relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. A unique feature of the MSci is that final-year students may take courses from a consortium of University of London colleges. Years one, two and three: See Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc. Year four: One major project plus six optional modules.
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Physiotherapy BSc
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Physiotherapy, School of Medicine. Students admitted 2013: 37 Applicants per place 2013: 20 Teaching staff: 17 • ‘Highly commended’ in the last NHS Quality Assurance Agency major review • Strong research profile, with the UK’s highest rating for Physiotherapy in the Research Assesssment Exercise, 2008. We aim to produce physiotherapists who are scientificallyoriented clinicians with transferable intellectual and practical skills. We place a strong focus on preparing students for lifelong learning which reflects the dynamic nature of the profession. Teaching is delivered by internationally renowned scientists and clinicians from our partner hospitals within King’s Health Partners. Our programme delivery and development is practice-led due to our networks of clinical colleagues and Expert Patients (patients with chronic illness who are trained to give you a better understanding of the patient experience). All teaching is informed by research. Our modern teaching facilities include dedicated physiotherapy practical rooms. Lectures and tutorials are consolidated by clinical placements in hospitals, clinics, schools and private practices. We have recently redeveloped the curriculum to reflect NHS priorities and the professional skills required in contemporary practice. Assessment includes written and practical examinations, and coursework.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference guide on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here. Offers are made based on information on the UCAS form and performance at interview.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/physiotherapy Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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We work closely alongside our three partner NHS Foundation Trust hospitals: Guy’s, St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital.
King’s Physiotherapy research is the most highly rated across all UK universities (Research Assessment Exercise, 2008).
Graduate prospects
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Recent graduates have found employment as: • Physiotherapists • Media professionals.
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Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Sports Medicine & Health Science MSc • Medicine MBBS • Orthopaedics.
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100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work.
Work (82%) Study (8%)
£22,000 is the median salary for those graduates in full-time work.
Other (10%)
Graduates are eligible for full Chartered Society of Physiotherapy membership.
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Entry requirements A-level: AAB including two subjects from Biology/Human Biology, Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Physical Education, or Mathematics; Biology preferred IB: 35 points and 665 HL to include two from the subjects specified above GCSE requirements: minimum of 8 GCSEs at grade B or above including Science, English and Mathematics Other Requirements: Disclosure & Barring Service checks, and Occupational Health Clearance required. Please visit the online prospectus for detailed selection criteria. See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. Accreditation: Eligibility to apply for state registration as a physiotherapist. UCAS Code: B160 Duration: Three years Location: Guy’s Campus.
Related programmes • Medicine MBBS, see page 135 • Midwifery, see page 139 • Nursing, see pages 145-146.
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The programme offers an integrated approach to physiotherapy education and clinical practice. This is achieved by a strong focus on the acquisition of professional and lifelong learning skills, together with a thorough knowledge of the basic scientific disciplines relevant to physiotherapy. Year one: Modules introduce current physiotherapy practice, including rehabilitation for cardiorespiratory musculoskeletal and neuromuscular problems. Year two: Modules focus on effective and needs-related care and develop knowledge and understanding of a wide range of patient groups. Year three: Modules develop skills required for practice, including study of the NHS, integrated care and research.
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European Politics BA International Development BA International Politics BA Political Economy BA/BSc Religion, Politics & Society BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Political Economy, School of Social Science & Public Policy, and the International Development Institute, Global Institutes. Students admitted 2013: 126 Applicants per place 2013: 11 Teaching staff: 28 • Focuses on the interaction of people, ideas and institutions, that are central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making • Offers an interdisciplinary approach, delivered by experts who have helped to establish King’s international reputation for the development of policy, both at national and international level • Brings you exciting study abroad opportunities at King’s College’s world-class partner universities. The Department of Political Economy is a unique interdisciplinary enterprise – it is the only academic department of its kind in the UK. Teaching and research in the department is informed by an understanding of the interdependence of economic and political institutions. We understand that analysing the ability of politics and markets to supply goods and services, and to solve social problems, requires comparative evaluation of economic and political processes and their ethical underpinnings. Such political economic analysis should be set in an international context that takes into account the relationships between national and transnational institutions. In practical terms, this means our teaching and research expertise encompasses a range of theoretical approaches including: new institutional political economy; game theory; evolutionary economics; heterodox economics; political philosophy; and applied public policy.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/politicaleconomy www.kcl.ac.uk/globalinstitutes Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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Study abroad in the second semester of your second year at one of six international destinations.
Politics at King’s College London is ranked 9th in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2014).
King’s has the largest concentration of scholars devoted to this field in Europe, with over 150 academics.
Graduate prospects These are new courses and we do not yet have examples of graduate destinations. However, we expect students to acquire a skill set that equips them to work in a policy development environment in governmental or NGO settings, consultancy organizations, or private sector companies with global operations.
The International Development Institute is distinctive in focusing on the emerging economies of the developing world, in other words those countries that are growing fast, such as India, Brazil, Indonesia and China. You will explore the sources of their success as well as working to understand the major development challenges they continue to face. These countries raise new questions about national development and promoting sustainable and equitable growth.
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‘I chose King’s because it provided everything I could want out of a university: a well-respected institution in the centre of one of the world’s most exciting cities with excellent opportunities for future employment. My course, Political Economy, allows me to explore both economics and politics, and gives me the flexibility of tailoring the course into either a Bachelor of Science, by taking economics-based modules, or into a Bachelor of Arts, by taking political ones.’ Henry Political Economy BA/BSc (formerly named Politics of the International Economy BA/BSc)
Related programmes • European Politics BA, see page 86 • Geography BA/BSc, see page 100 • History BA, see page 110 • International Relations BA, see page 182 • Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB, see page 118 • War Studies BA, see page 182.
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Eduardo J Gómez ‘There is a real buzz and international feel in London making it a unique and exciting city even compared to Washington DC and New York where I’ve also worked. As an undergraduate, fresh from the US Air Force, I planned to be a high-earning lawyer but one optional module, while studying at the University of Virginia, completely changed my career direction. I found The Politics of Economic Reform in Developing Nations so interesting I studied it twice and then set up the student-run Society of Political Economy. At the University of Chicago as a graduate student I established the Forum on Globalization and so my academic career continued to develop. Most of my work now is focused on the role of institutional theory in domestic and international health policy and I’ve two books due for publication.’ Senior Lecturer in International Development & Emerging Economies Global Institutes
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Location: Waterloo Campus
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International Development BA S Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL Preferred Subjects: At least one social science subject preferred See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. UCAS Code: L900 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. Based in the King’s International Development Institute, the programme looks at rising economic powers including BRIC countries as well as other successful economies such as Indonesia, Vietnam, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, Nigeria, South Africa, Turkey and South Korea. Year one: Consists of four compulsory modules (120 credits) that provide grounding in core concepts and issues. These modules are: Introduction to Development Studies • History of Global Economy • Economic Analysis of Emerging Economies • Social & Political Analysis of Emerging Economies. Year two: Consists of three compulsory modules (90 credits) as follows: Development Theory & Contemporary Debates • States, Markets & Institutions • Approaches to Development: Quantitative & Qualitative Methods. Year three: Research Methods & Dissertation (30 credits) and a choice of advanced study optional modules (90 credits).
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL Preferred Subjects: At least one essayfocused subject at A-level/Higher Level See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Entry requirements
English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31.
UCAS Code: L200
UCAS Code: L240 Study mode: Full-time/part time Duration: Three years full-time/six years part-time Location: Strand Campus. The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at many levels: local, regional, national and global. Accordingly, you will relate the study of politics to developing your knowledge and understanding of the relations between government and society. Exploring those issues gives a central place to questions of political order and decision-making. Year one: Introductory modules including: World Politics since 1945 • Comparing Political Systems • or Introduction to Political Theory. Year two: Compulsory methods training plus to a wide range of options including: Issues in International Politics • Modern Political Thought • Stability & Change in Postcolonial Nations & Ethics • Economics & Environmental Protection. Year three: Core dissertation plus advanced options such as: Advanced Issues in International Politics • Commerce • Liberty & Virtue • Peace Studies • Religion & Politics. For a more comprehensive and up-todate list of modules available in the Department of Political Economy, please see our webpages.
A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. Study mode: Full-time/part-time Duration: Three years full-time/six years part-time Location: Strand Campus. This programme aims to provide you with a thorough understanding of political and economic events and processes in a global context. The degree has a number of unique characteristics. It provides training in economic principles and political science; this gives you an understanding of the conceptual and empirical basis of the economics and politics of the international economy. The course also provides the option to pursue more advanced training in economics. Year one: Introductory modules including: World Politics since 1945 • Introduction to Political Theory • Principles of Economics. Year two: Compulsory module on Political Economy plus a wide range of options including: Game Theory • Globalisation & International Trade and Institutions • Economics & Change. If you want to pursue the BSc pathway you will be required to take: Microeconomics • Macroeconomics • Econometrics. Year three: Core dissertation plus advanced options such as: Political Economy: Advanced Analysis • The Economics of Crime • Economic Policy-Making • topics in Political Economy. For a more comprehensive and up-todate list of modules available in the Department of Political Economy, please see our webpages.
Religion, Politics & Society BA S See page 179.
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Professor Richard Brown ‘As a young man, inspired by TV documentaries of dolphins and coral reefs, I imagined a career as a marine biologist. However, the cold murky waters around Britain were a long way from my dreams. My curiosity about the human brain evolved instead, becoming a lifelong source of fascination and discovery. Combining my research interests with clinical work and teaching provides a dynamic, challenging and exciting career. The Institute of Psychiatry is unique and the many benefits of the relationship King’s has with its health partners provides a comprehensive clinical and interdisciplinary environment. My primary research interest is in the area of clinical neuroscience, particularly in patients with neurodegenerative diseases associated with fronto-basala ganglia systems. This includes the study of neurocognitive processes underlying executive function, emotion and social cognition and the broader clinical consequences of such problems for patients and their families.’ Professor in Neuropsychology and Clinical Neuroscience Institute of Psychiatry
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Psychology PROGRAMME CHOICE S
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Psychology BSc
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Psychology, Institute of Psychiatry. Students places: 115 Applicants per place: new programme Student-staff ratio: 16:1 • Research-enriched teaching by world experts • Unique partnership with Maudsley Hospital and clinicianscientists. The Department of Psychology is one of the best known and largest centres for clinical and health psychology and is home to the UK’s oldest clinical psychology training programme. The Institute of Psychiatry is one of the world’s leading centres for interdisciplinary research in psychiatry and psychology. This new degree draws upon the expertise of the Institute, the NHS and a wide range of world-leading researchers and practitioners across King’s, from neuroscience to the social sciences, in order to present multiple approaches to the application of psychological science. Designed to reflect the key role of psychology within interdisciplinary research, the course will ask students to apply insights from this research to a variety of contemporary problems. You will be required to develop your analytic, critical thinking and problem-solving skills along with your core scientific knowledge. The degree provides the broad foundation in psychology required by the BPS while allowing for specialization in areas of particular interest in the final year. The course aims to challenge and enthuse its students, as well as providing the best possible preparation for a career, either within the psychological sciences or beyond.
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Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/psychology Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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most cited research centre in the world in Psychiatry and Psychology (Thompson ISI Essential Science Indicators).
The IoP is home to the largest psychiatric library in Western Europe with access to several thousand electronic journals and over 42,000 books/ multimedia items.
Graduate prospects The rigorous grounding in psychological, scientific, problem-solving, interpersonal and communication skills our graduates will possess is highly valued by a wide range of employers and equips you for progress throughout your career. Psychology graduates go on to have careers in a wide range of settings in the public and private sector, including market research, personnel management, research, teaching and many other areas of work. For those planning further study, the leaders of our many master’s courses are closely involved in the design and ethos of this degree, so we also know that you will acquire the knowledge and skills that top master’s courses are looking for. It will also provide an ideal foundation for graduates planning to pursue further study and training in an applied area such as clinical and health psychology.
Related programmes • Biomedical Sciences BSc, see page 53 • Global Health & Social Medicine BSc, see page 171 • Medicine MBBS, see page 135 • Neuroscience BSc, see page 54.
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‘It is tremendously exciting to be creating a completely new and innovative undergraduate Psychology degree here at King’s. The Institute of Psychiatry is a world leader in research on mental health and illness, and the dimensional factors and experiences that predispose or protect individuals from mental disorders. Now we will be able to share our research and clinical expertise with undergraduate Psychology students who will become the next generation of leading thinkers.’ Professor Francesca Happé Institute of Psychiatry
DEGREE PROGRAMME Psychology BSc
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Entry requirements: A-levels: AAB minimum, including at least one of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics or Psychology IB: 35 points and HL 665 including at least one of the subjects above Other requirements: Additionally, minimum grade B in GCSE English Language and Mathematics See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: C800 Duration: Three years Location: Guys and Denmark Hill Campuses. The degree aims to equip you to discover and apply Psychology as a science. So, it will be taught using dynamic, demanding and interactive methods including problem-based learning. Modules include: Year one: Research Methods • Analysis & Application 1&2 • Addressing Problems Methodology • World Issues • Biological Psychology & Neuropsychology • Social Psychology • Critical Psychology • Developmental Psychology • Cognitive Psychology • Individual Differences & Personality • Behavioural Psychology. Year two: Research methods • Analysis and Application 3 • Philosophy of Mind • Cognitive Psychology • Genetics, Neuropsychology & Psychopharmacology • Social Psychology • Health Psychology • Developmental Psychology • Individual Differences & Personality • Psychological Skills. Year three: Integrative topics • Theory to Application • Research Methods • Research Analysis • research project. NB Module information may be subject to change. Please check the online prospectus for the latest course information.
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Global Health & Social Medicine BSc
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Social Science, Health & Medicine, School of Social Science & Public Policy. Students admitted: New programme Applicants per place: New programme Teaching staff: 20 • Truly interdisciplinary: bridging the divide between the biomedical and social sciences • Taught by internationally recognised experts in the heart of London, with a concentration of biomedical and health resources and research that is unrivalled anywhere in Europe. Health is more than a medical matter, with policies and practices for healthcare and disease prevention being generated far beyond the clinical setting. The Department of Social Science, Health & Medicine was established in 2012 to place King’s as a world leader in social scientific approaches to health and medicine. The Global Health & Social Medicine BSc is ideal for students seeking to make a difference to improving health globally, by shaping effective health policies and healthcare delivery systems. This programme bridges conventional divides between the biomedical and social sciences, offering insights into economic, political and cultural factors that shape the nature of health and disease globally. With its international, interdisciplinary focus and expert teaching team, the programme will equip you with the capability to work in national and global health organizations, to undertake cutting-edge research or work in a wide range of careers in the fields of health and biomedicine. You will investigate the social history and contemporary operation of healthcare systems; the implications of radical new advances in biomedicine; the challenges of an ageing society and the threats to health posed by global pandemics, bioterrorism and biosecurity.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/sshm Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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A unique programme for those who wish to understand the social determinants of health and illness.
research groups.
A new interdisciplinary department founded in 2012.
DEGREE PROGRAMMES Global Health & Social Medicine BSc S Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. UCAS Code: L510
Graduate prospects This degree programme equips students for a wide range of career options in: • Health services • Public health • Government • NGOs in the UK and elsewhere • Commercial sector • Medical sector • Health sector • Academic research • Teaching.
Study mode: Full-time/part time Duration: Three years full time/six years part time Location: Strand Campus.
Related programmes • Biomedical Science BA, see page 53 • Geography BA/BSc, see page 100 • International Development BA, see page 165 • Nursing, see pages 145-146 • Midwifery, see page 139 • Psychology BSc, see page 169.
A unique interdisciplinary programme exploring the social determinants of health and illness in a global context. You will select biomedical streams in Ageing, Neuroscience or Pharmacology. Year one: Core modules in: Introduction to Global Health • Introduction to Social Medicine • Research Practice and Design Studio. Year two: Core modules in Key Concepts in Global Health and Key Concepts in Social Medicine. Optional modules include: Pharmaceuticals & Society • Genomics & Society • Mental Health & Society • Addiction & Society • Ageing in a Global Society • Disability & Society. Students may substitute a period of internship for one option on this list. Year three: Core modules in: Crises in Global Health & Social Medicine • dissertation. Optional modules include: Pharmaceuticals & Society • Genomics & Society • Mental Health & Society • Addiction & Society • Ageing in a Global Society • Disability & Society.
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French & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA German & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA Hispanic Studies & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA Hispanic Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA Modern Greek Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA Philosophy & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA M
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Hispanic Studies with English with a year abroad BA Hispanic Studies with Film Studies with a year abroad BA Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with English with a year abroad BA
Based in the Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 38 Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 20 • The department has been home to notable scholars in Spanish and Portuguese including Professor Helder Macedo, Professor John Butt and Professor Charles Boxer • Opportunities to study on the Iberian peninsula or in Latin America. Spanish was first taught at King’s in 1831, while the teaching of Portuguese in British universities was pioneered by King’s in the 1860s. Since the establishment of the Cervantes Chair in 1916 and the Camoens Chair in 1919, the College has become a world-leading centre for Spanish and Portuguese studies, and continues the tradition of innovation and research strength. The department offers a wide range of teaching with opportunities for cross-disciplinary study. Our commitment to all areas of Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Lusophone Africa and Latin America means that we can offer an unrivalled variety of topics for undergraduate study. Our particular strengths are in medieval and early modern studies, modern literature, history and culture, and the modern Spanish and Portuguese languages. Our programmes offer a flexible yet coherent structure within which you can explore the richness of the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds. Each year, you will follow a core language module and take options in literature, culture and a wide range of historical periods. You will also spend a year studying abroad.
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
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language options: Brazilian, Catalan, English, French, German, Modern Greek, Portuguese and Spanish.
partner institutions for your year abroad.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Teaching Assistants and Tutors • University and Higher Education Lecturers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Graduate Diploma in Law • Globalisation and Development MSc • PGCE. 43 per cent of graduates went on to graduate-level work or postgraduate study. £20,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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Related programmes • Classical Studies with English BA, see page 65 • French & Management with a year abroad BA, see page 94 • German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 107 • Philosophy BA, see page 154 • Turkish & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 58.
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‘I enjoy the wide breadth of options that my course gives me in terms of areas of interest; I quite enjoy the literature side of the degree, so I am able to choose those modules and tailor my degree according to what I enjoy. My teachers have definitely been an important part of my degree, they are all dedicated and always happy to help. Also, the environment is very studentfriendly and energetic – there is always something to do. My department in particular is quite small, so you get to know everyone studying there. The best part of my experience here has to be my year abroad. As a part of my degree, I was able to spend a year studying in a university at Spain. I went to the south of Spain, and was able to not only have an amazing time, but learn some of the most valuable skills that I will carry through the rest of my life. It was also a great opportunity to meet lots of new people, travel and experience things that are not necessarily within your reach living at home.’ Sadaf Hispanic Studies with English with a year abroad BA
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French & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA J
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German & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA J See page 104.
German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA J See page 106.
A-levels: AAB (including grade A Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Spanish 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of Spanish language, DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: RR49 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. The study of Modern Greek and Spanish gives you access to the development of literature, history and language in these countries and equips you with transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, cultural awareness and analytical skills. Year one: Core modules in Spanish and Modern Greek language plus optional modules including: Spain in the 19th-20th-century • Art & Empire. Year two: Core modules in Spanish and Modern Greek language plus optional modules including: Catalan Language & Culture • History of the Byzantine Empire II (867–1055): The Apogee. Year three: Spent abroad, normally split between Greece and a Spanishspeaking country Year four: Core modules in Spanish and Modern Greek language plus optional modules including: Writing Women in Medieval & Early Modern Spain • Byzantium in Italy • War in Greek Poetry 1897–1981.
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Hispanic Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA J Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including grade A Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Spanish 6 HL) Preferred Subjects: French, Italian or Portuguese If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of Spanish language, DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3 see page 31. UCAS Code: T710 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. The study of Spanish and Portuguese languages to a high level of linguistic proficiency is central to our programmes. We offer an unrivalled choice of modules in the literature, culture and history of the Hispanic and Lusophone worlds. Year one: Core modules in Spanish and Portuguese languages plus optional modules including: Culture & Society in Imperial Spain • Portuguese Identities. Year two: Core modules in Spanish and Portuguese language plus optional modules including: Portuguese Short Fiction in the 20th-century • Portuguese History 1910 to the present • The Lyrics of Love & Hate • Nationalism in Spain. Year three: Normally split between a Spanish-speaking and Portuguesespeaking country. Year four: Compulsory modules in Spanish and Portuguese language plus optional modules including: Myth & Archive: 19th-20th-century Rewritings on Colonial Latin America • Portuguese Literature before & after the Revolution.
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Hispanic Studies with Film Studies with a year abroad BA M
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Entry requirements
A-levels: AAB (including grade A English and grade B Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 (including English 6 HL and Spanish 5 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of Spanish language, DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including grade A Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Spanish 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of Spanish language, DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
UCAS Code: R410
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3. See page 31.
Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: R4Q3
UCAS Code: R4P3
Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Four years
Duration: Four years
The study of Spanish gives you access to the development of literature, history and language in Spanishspeaking countries and equips you with transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, cultural awareness, and analytical skills. Year one: Core module in Spanish language plus six optional modules, including: Culture & Society in Imperial Spain • Spain in the 19th& 20th-century • Introduction to Spanish • American Narrative. Year two: Core module in Spanish language plus six optional modules including: Catalan Language & Culture • The Spanish Civil War • The Lyrics of Love & Hate • Cervantes’ Don Quijote. Year three: Normally spent abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Year four: Compulsory module in Spanish language plus six options, including a dissertation module. Sample options: Stereotypes in Modern Spanish Cinema • Key Terms & Points of View in Latin American Visual Arts.
Location: Strand Campus.
Location: Strand Campus.
Studying Spanish helps you develop transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, cultural awareness, and analytical skills, while your close study of English literature will encourage and develop clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas. Year one: Core module in Spanish language plus four optional modules in Hispanic Studies and options in English, including: Medieval Spain: from Frontier to Empire • Introducing Literary Theories • Writing London. Year two: Core module in Spanish language plus four optional modules in Hispanic Studies and options in English, including: Cervantes’ Don Quijote • After Franco: Films & Texts of the Transition. Year three: Normally spent abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Year four: Spanish language plus four optional modules in Hispanic Studies and options in English, including: Jacobean Shakespeare • British Literature & Film.
Develop transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, cultural awareness, and analytical skills, combined with the conceptual tools for understanding how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images. Year one: Core Spanish language module and two compulsory Film Studies modules plus optional modules in Hispanic Studies. Compulsory: Introduction to Film Studies: Forms • Contexts. Sample option: Culture & Society in Imperial Spain. Year two: Core Spanish language module plus optional modules in Hispanic Studies and Film Studies. Sample options: Cinema & Spectatorship • Film Authorship • Spanish Cinema • Nationalism in Spain • Cervantes’ Don Quijote. Year three: Normally spent abroad in a Spanish-speaking country. Year four: Core Spanish language module plus compulsory Film Studies module plus optional modules in Hispanic Studies. Sample options: Advanced Topics in Applied Linguistics • Film Genre, Style & Ideology.
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including grade A Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Spanish 6 HL) If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of Spanish language, DELE may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
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Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA J
A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL Preferred Subjects: History, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB (including grade A English) IB: 35 points and 665 (including English 6 HL) Preferred Subjects: History, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 (including French 6 HL) Preferred Subjects: History, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian If meeting grade requirements but no academic study of French language, DELF/DALF may be accepted as evidence of proficiency (see online prospectus for details) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31. UCAS Code: RR15 Duration: Four years Location: Strand Campus. You will study aspects from the whole range of French and francophone language and literature as well as modules in French history, film, politics and philosophy. If you are a beginner in Portuguese you will additionally take an intensive language module in Portugal prior to your second year. Year one: Core modules in French and Portuguese language, a compulsory literature module in French plus options in Portuguese. Year two: Core language modules in French and Portuguese, a compulsory translation module in French plus options, including: History of Brazil • History of Colonial & Modern Latin America • The Idea of France. Year three: Normally split between a French-speaking and Portuguesespeaking country. Year four: Core French and Portuguese language modules plus optional modules including: The Literary Perception of the Honnête Homme • Portuguese Modernism & Fernando Pessoa • dissertation.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
UCAS Code: RT57 Duration: Four years
UCAS Code: R5Q3
Location: Strand Campus. Language modules, compulsory for all our Portuguese & Brazilian Studies programmes, cater for all levels from complete beginners to native speakers. If you are a beginner in the language (foundation level), you additionally take an intensive language module in Portugal prior to your second year. Year one: Core Portuguese language plus optional modules including: History of Brazil/Portuguese-speaking Africa • Slavery, Society & Nation in Brazilian Literature. Year two: Core Portuguese language plus optional modules including: Race, Development & Culture in Modern Brazil • Brazilian Poetry & Song • Modernity, Traditionalism & National Identity in Portugal. Year three: Spent abroad in a Portuguese-speaking country. Year four: Core Portuguese language plus optional modules including: Luís de Camões • Voicing Love and Dissent in the 16th-century • Bernardim Ribeiro and Sá de Miranda • History of Colonial Latin America.
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STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of Theology & Religious Studies, School of Arts & Humanities. Students admitted 2013: 64 Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 30 • Study beyond the Abrahamic religions with modules on Chinese religion and anthropology and sociology of religion • In the top 10 departments for Theology and Religious Studies (Guardian University Guide 2014). Theology & Religious Studies at King’s College London is a vibrant department reflecting a wide range of approaches to the study of religion: anthropological; cultural; economic; historical; political; philosophical; sociological; textual; and theological. There is a particular focus on the three ‘Abrahamic’ religions Judaism, Christianity and Islam and their interaction. The department is consistently recognised as having its place among the very top departments in the UK. Ranked in the top 10 of the Guardian University Guide 2014, the department has the lowest student-to-staff ratio in its field, and is the only one to achieve a 100 per cent teaching satisfaction rate. Our teaching makes use of London’s rich religious culture, including St Paul’s Cathedral; Lambeth Palace Library; the Jewish Museum; Bevis Marks Synagogue; Central London Mosque; Shri Swaminarayan Temple; Hare Krishna Soho Temple; and the British Museum’s unparalleled Ancient Near East collection. There are three degree programmes for you to choose from, each with its own distinctive core of modules, while the scope for choice increases in the second and third years.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
Web: www.kcl.ac.uk/trs Email: prospective@kcl.ac.uk
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Ranked 8th in the UK in The Complete University Guide, 2014.
Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Journalists and newspaper editors • PR professionals • Teaching professionals.
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Related programmes • French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 95 • German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 105 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 123 • Philosophy & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 154 • War Studies & Philosophy BA, see page 183.
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‘I arrived at King’s in 2012 when I was appointed as Samuel Davidson Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible. I love being at the heart of one of the world’s great cities in a dynamic and growing department. It’s a great place to be part of and I feel privileged to work here. I am struck by the way the quality of teaching and care for students are given such a high priority, and also by the way that teaching often draws upon the research specialism of our staff. What I enjoy most of all is the contact time I have with students of all levels. Teaching, supervising, and personal tutoring are the most rewarding of activities, and I look forward to continuing to welcome students to King’s long into the future.’ Paul Joyce Samuel Davidson Professor of Old Testament/Hebrew Bible and Head of Department
DEGREE PROGRAMMES
Religion, Politics & Society BA S
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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics BA S
Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
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English language requirements: Band 3, see page 31.
Study mode: Full-time/part-time
Duration: Three years/six years
Duration: Three years/six years
Location: Strand Campus.
UCAS Code: VV65
Location: Strand Campus.
Study mode: Full-time/part-time
This innovative degree links political science with sociological and anthropological perspectives to illuminate religion’s role in domestic and global contexts. Year one: Compulsory modules: Introduction to the Sociology of Faith • Introduction to the Anthropology of Religion • Introduction to Religion & Politics. Choose two from: Islam’s Beginnings • Introduction to Jewish Thought & Practice • Introduction to Christianity • Islam: Later Developments & Modern Practices • Introduction to Buddhism. Year two: Compulsory modules: Religion in Different Socio-Cultural Contexts • Religion: Social & GeoPolitical Context • Religion & Politics in International & Transnational Contexts. Choose one from: Modern Islam I: History & Politics • Modern Islam II: Sociological & Intellectual Trends • Religious Differences: Jewish, Christian & Other Perspectives • Lived Religion: Making Sense of Religious Practices. Year three: Choose three from: Muslim Communities in the West • Religion, Politics & Global Media • New Religious Movements in Global Perspective • Varieties of Religious Experience • optional dissertation from the perspectives of anthropology, sociology or politics.
You will focus on the literature, history and beliefs of Christianity, combining traditional disciplinary skills with contemporary relevance in relation to the arts, culture and politics. Year one: Introduction to Old Testament/Hebrew Bible • New Testament: Gospel & Letters • Systematic Theology: Nature & Method • Turning Points: Christianity in England since 1500. Plus optional modules. Year two: Ritual in the Old Testament or Theological Themes of the Old Testament • Paul in Context or The World of Jesus or New Testament Greek & Exegesis • An Introduction to the Doctrine of the Person of Christ or The Trinity in Recent Theology or What is Christianity?: Patristic Perspectives • Religion, Culture & Society in Reformation Europe or Between Revolutions: British Christianity 1689–1860. Plus optional modules. Year three: Choose four of: Varieties of Religious Experience: Christianity in Britain 1850–1970 • The English Reformation • Exploring New Testament Theology • Hebrew Texts • Principles of Systematic Theology • Law & Ethics in the Hebrew Bible • Women in the Hebrew Bible • Introduction to the Dead Sea Scrolls • Contemporary Philosophy & Theology • dissertation option.
Duration: Three years/six years Location: Strand Campus. This programme will give you the opportunity to study ethical and religious concepts philosophically in the context of literature, film and history. Year one: At least four modules, including: Elements of Ethics • Introduction to Philosophy of Religion • Islam’s Beginnings • Introduction to Christianity • Constancy & Creativity: Jewish Interpretations of Tradition • Introduction to Buddhism. Plus a choice of further modules. Year two: At least four modules, including: Philosophy & Film • Applied Ethics • Religious Difference: Jewish, Christian & Other Perspectives. Plus a choice of further modules. Year three: At least four modules, including: The Search for Meaning; Special Questions in Social Ethics • Law & Ethics in the Hebrew Bible • Contemporary Thought in the Muslim World • European Jews & the Orient • Contemporary Philosophy & Theology • Philosophy of Religious Life • a dissertation on a topic of your choice.
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War Studies & History BA War Studies & Philosophy BA
STUDY OPTIONS Study abroad Internship/placement
Based in the Department of War Studies, School of Social Science & Public Policy. Students admitted 2013: 160 Applicants per place 2013: 5 Teaching staff: 35 • The leading department in its field in the world, and one of the only departments devoted exclusively to the multidisciplinary study of war. • The department’s location on the fringes of government has generated a vibrant symbiosis between intellectual and practical engagement with war. • One of the only institutes in the world to focus solely on the complexities of war and conflict. • Top 10 Guardian University Guide, 2014. The Department of War Studies is unique in the UK and one of very few university departments in the world devoted exclusively to the multidisciplinary study of war as a phenomenon. The department’s undergraduate programmes provide a forum in which students can study all aspects of the impact of war on society, from ancient to modern history, to the moral and ethical dilemmas it raises, to an analysis of contemporary regional security threats and peace support operations. We have always placed a great emphasis on recruiting leading experts. They bring with them not only a wealth of knowledge and ideas, but an extensive and continually growing network of links with other departments, think tanks, organizations, policymaking bodies and institutions. As a student of the department, you will therefore benefit from many established links held with individuals and organizations in the field. The department is an acknowledged leader in teaching and research within its specialist areas, and has received the highest possible ratings in successive Research Assessment Exercises.
Contacts
Applying
Contact: Admissions Office
King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. A-level and International Baccalaureate (IB) entry requirements are listed next to each programme, check the quick reference table on pages 32-33 for equivalencies and the online prospectus if your qualification is not listed here.
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Graduate prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Officers in armed forces • Management Consultants • Social Science Researchers • Journalists • Defence Analysts. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Intelligence & International Security BA • History MA. 60 per cent of graduates went into graduate-level work or postgraduate study. £23,500 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.
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‘Having completed my undergraduate degree within the War Studies department, I can certainly attest to variety being the spice of life; it is doubtful that in any other institution you could move from conflict dynamics in the ancient world to possible ways forward in Afghanistan, via the influence of academic history on the formation of naval strategy. And that’s just in one day!’ Jonathon Noy War Studies BA Graduate Currently studying an MA in the Department of War Studies
Related programmes • European Politics BA, see page 86 • European Studies (French/German/Spanish Pathway) with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • History BA, see page 110 • International Development BA, see page 165 • International Politics BA, see page 165 • Political Economy BA/BSc, see page 165.
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Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See pages 32-33 for other qualifications. English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. UCAS Code: L250 Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. In this new interdepartmental programme you will explore the key issues, problems and approaches relating to international relations. Multiple pathways for specialization, including international security; international political economy; nongovernmental organizations; foreign policy analysis and area-specific studies, ensure a rounded interrogation of the subject. Year one: Five compulsory modules: Introduction to International Relations • International History • Introduction to International Economics • Contemporary Security Issues • Conflict & Diplomacy. Year Two: Four modules drawn from a list of options including: Global Politics • Contemporary International Relations Theory • International Political Economy • Foreign Policy Analysis • Human Rights & International Law • Diplomacy • Statecraft & Security. Year Three: Compulsory dissertation and three specialist modules drawn from a list of options such as: Crises in World Politics • America in the World • Terrorism • Development & Security • China or India or Africa or Russia or Brazil in International Relations.
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‘I have been fascinated by war since I was a child. It is one of mankind’s greatest scourges, and as a student I was appalled by the prospect of nuclear annihilation. Studying this issue was what first brought me to King’s famous War Studies department to do my PhD. At the same time, I knew that war was sometimes justified as a means of resisting genocidal tyrants like Hitler, and I knew that war, for all its horror, can call forth extremes of heroism and ingenuity rarely seen in everyday life. Today, as we wrestle with tortuous dilemmas over whether or not to intervene in successive conflicts in the Middle East, Africa and elsewhere, understanding war has never been more important.’ Philip Sabin Professor of Strategic Studies
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A-levels: AAA (including Grade A History) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including History 6 HL) See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See pages 32-33 for other qualifications.
English language requirements: Band 2, see page x.
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English language requirements: Band 2, see page 31. Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus.
Duration: Three years Location: Strand Campus. The key elements of the War Studies programme can be reinforced by the study of other subject areas. You will study modules worth half the yearly ‘credit’ from each subject. Year one: War Studies core modules: Contemporary Security Issues • The Art of War Studies. War Studies options: Causes of War • Conduct of War; Experience of War. History core module: Historical Skills, Sources & Approaches. Optional module from Medieval, Early Modern or Modern History. Year two: One core War Studies module must be taken from: Intelligence • International Order • World War II. Other options include: Military Strategy • Global Conflict • War & Society. No core History module. Options include: British Economy • Northern Ireland • Political Ideas • Roman Britain • French Civil War. Year three: Dissertation in either War Studies or History. War Studies options include: Guerrilla Warfare • Counter Insurgency • Philosophy • British Strategy • International Relations in the Middle East • Airpower. History options include: Britain’s Thatcher • Crime & Punishment • Romans & Barbarians • Caribbean Intellectual History • Norman Conquest.
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The key elements of the War Studies programme can be reinforced by the study of other subject areas. You study modules worth half the yearly ‘credit’ from each subject. Year one: War Studies core modules: Contemporary Security Issues • The Art of War Studies. War Studies options: Causes of War • Conduct of War • Experience of War. Philosophy options include: Ethics • Elementary Logic • Greek Philosophy • Political Philosophy. Year two: No core War Studies modules. War Studies options include: Global Conflict • War in International Order • Naval History • War & Society • World War II • Intelligence. Philosophy students choose four modules such as: Plato • Aristotle • Theories of Justice • Logic & Language • Political Philosophy • Metaphysics. Year three: Dissertation (in either War Studies or Philosopy). War Studies options include: Guerrilla Warfare • Counter Insurgency • Philosophy • British Strategy • International Relations • Airpower • Security in the Middle East • the Armed Forces. Philosophy options range from Philosophy of Mathematics & Science to Neoplatonism & Kant.
‘The main reason I wanted to come to King’s was because of War Studies. You are surrounded and taught by only the best in their field and having World War II veterans recount their first-hand experiences of the war is not something many universities can provide. The beauty of this course is that while it may seem very specific, it teaches you skills which are transferable and applicable from the banking sector to defence consultancy or in the military. This is useful for people like me who are not yet sure of what professional career they wish to pursue!’ Kaan War Studies BA
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Accommodation Services B1 The Compass Macadam Building King’s College London Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2NS +44 (0)20 7848 2759 www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm If you are unable to locate the information relevant to your enquiry, you can request further information and assistance by following the online Contact Us enquiry form facility; please ensure you select the most appropriate heading from the list before submitting your enquiry. During term time, overnight accommodation for those attending interviews may be available at the following residences: Wolfson House +44 (0)20 7188 5764 Great Dover Street Appartments +44 (0)20 7407 0083 If the interview is held during the summer vacation, please contact Conference & Summer Lettings. Conference & Summer Lettings +44 (0)20 7848 1700 (select option 1) kingsvenues@kcl.ac.uk University of London Housing Services 4th floor, ULU Building Malet Street London WC1E 7HY +44 (0)20 7862 8880 housing@lon.ac.uk www.housing.lon.ac.uk
Admissions
For programme, and general queries about applying to and studying at King’s. Admissions office +44 (0)20 7848 7000 prospective@kcl.ac.uk
Associateship of King’s College (AKC)
+44 (0)20 7848 1844 akc@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/akc Find us: facebook.com/ AKCKingsCollegeLondon Follow us on Twitter @kingsakc
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Alumni
Alumni Office +44 (0)20 7848 3053 alumoff@kcl.ac.uk www.alumni.kcl.ac.uk Follow us on Twitter @KCLalumni
Applying to university UCAS 0871 4680 468 +44 330 3330 230 www.ucasconnect.com www.ucas.com
Careers & Employability
King’s Careers & Employability Level 1, Macadam Building Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2NS +44 (0)20 7848 7134 careers@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/careers
The Chaplaincy
Pastoral provision, available to all students chaplaincy@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy Denmark Hill Campus +44 (0)20 7848 0044 Guy’s Campus +44 (0)20 7848 6940 Strand Campus +44 (0)20 7848 2373 Waterloo Campus +44 (0)20 7848 4343
Counselling
Counselling Service +44 (0)20 7848 1731 counselling@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/counselling
The Dean’s Office For religious provision Strand Campus +44 (0)20 7848 2333 dean@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/dean
Disability Advisory Service
For information and advice relating to additional support that may enhance your engagement with your studies Disability Advisory Service King’s College London +44 (0)20 7848 3398 disability@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/disability
For information on study skills, language support and programmes for those students who do not qualify for direct undergraduate entry English Language Centre King’s College London 26-29 Drury Lane London WC2B 5RL +44 (0)20 7848 1600 elc@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/elc
Equality & Diversity
The College’s Equality & Diversity Unit is based within the Governance Team and is available to all students for information and advice on any equality-related issue. Governance Team King’s College London G37 James Clerk Maxwell Building Waterloo Campus 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA +44 (0)20 7848 3767 equality@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/ governance/equality
Student Funding Office
For advice on King’s bursaries, scholarships, tuition fees, student loans and hardship funds King’s College London G.31 James Clerk Maxwell Building Waterloo Campus 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA +44 (0)20 7848 4471/4472 funding@kcl.ac.uk Organ and Choral Scholarships David Trendell The College Organist King’s College London Department of Music Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2LS david.trendell@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/funding
Finance (Credit Control) Office
For advice on payment of tuition fees and invoicing King’s College London 6.20 James Clerk Maxwell Building Waterloo Campus 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA +44 (0)20 7848 3290/3372 credit.control@kcl.ac.uk
Health Centre
King’s College London NHS Health Centre +44 (0)20 7848 2613 www.kingscollegenhs healthcentre.com
International students
For general information on studying at King’s contact The Compass. For information about visits to your country and other events contact International Marketing Team King’s College London G.47 James Clerk Maxwell Building Waterloo Campus 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA +44 (0)20 7848 3388 international@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/international Follow us on Twitter @KingsGlobal
Student advice & international student support
For advice about immigration, finances, childcare for student parents, welfare benefits & legal matters advice@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/advice Follow us on Twitter @KingsAdvice +44 (0)20 7848 7070
Students’ Union
KCLSU, The Lobby Macadam Building Surrey Street London WC2R 2NS +44 (0)20 7848 1588 hello@kclsu.org www.kclsu.org Find us on facebook.com/kclsupage Follow us on Twitter @kclsu Centres on every campus University of London Union (ULU ) Malet Street London WC1E 7HY +44 (0)20 7664 2000 general@ulu.lon.ac.uk www.ulu.co.uk
See also Student Advice and English Language Centre
National Union of Students NUS UK Macadam House 275 Grays Inn Road London WC1X 8QB +44 (0)845 5210 262 www.nus.org.uk
Library & archives
Study abroad & exchange
libraryservices@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/library
Modern languages
Modern Language Centre King’s College London 170 Strand London WC2R 2LS +44 (0)20 7848 2890 modern.language@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/mlc
Open Days
Schools & Colleges Liaison Team +44 (0)20 7848 3988/3219 openday@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/openday
Widening Participation
For information about state school and FE College outreach activities and projects Widening Participation Team King’s College London James Clerk Maxwell Building Waterloo Campus 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA +44 (0)20 7848 4132 outreach@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/wp Outreach for Medicine Programme +44 (0)20 7848 6972 outreachformedicine@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/outreachmed
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Information for international students (non-EEA nationals) UKCISA 9–17 St Albans Place London N1 0NX +44 (0)20 7788 9214 www.ukcisa.org.uk See also Student advice & international student support
For information about studying at King’s as part of your degree from an overseas institution, or for information about studying overseas as part of your King’s degree Study Abroad Office King’s College London Room K0.60 Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2LS +44 (0)20 7848 7385 studyabroad@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad Follow us on Twitter @BreakfastAbroad
For information about medical electives and Guy’s, King’s & St Thomas’ exchange programmes Electives Exchanges Office +44 (0)20 7848 8151 electives@kcl.ac.uk
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College Policy College statement on equality and diversity KEY PRINCIPLES
King’s College London recognizes that equality of opportunity and the recognition and promotion of diversity are integral to its academic and economic strengths. The following principles apply in respect of the College’s commitment to equality and diversity: • To provide and advance equality of opportunity in all areas of its work and activity • To recognize and develop the diversity of skills and talent within its current and potential community • To ensure that all College members and prospective members are treated solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential without receiving any unjustified discrimination or unfavourable treatment because of a protected characteristic[1] •T o provide and promote a positive working, learning and social environment which is free from prejudice, discrimination and any form of harassment, bullying or victimization • To foster good relations between individuals from different groups and tackle prejudice and promote understanding. [1]
Management responsibility for equality and diversity resides within the Equality & Diversity Unit in the Directorate of Student & Education Support. The Disability Advisory Service provides information, advice and guidance on possible support initiatives to students and staff of the College. The College recognizes that all of its members have a duty to support and commit to its equality and diversity principles to ensure that these are embedded within College policies, procedures and practices. For contact details see ‘Further help’, page 185. TERM DATES
The provisional dates are (please check the website for any changes): 21 September to 11 December 2015 11 January to 1 April 2016 2 May to 3 June 2016 REGISTRATION FOR FIRST-YEAR STUDENTS
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DEGREE-AWARDING POWERS
In July 2006 the Privy Council granted the College degree-awarding powers in its own right. The College exercises these powers whilst remaining a constituent College of the University of London. Therefore all students who start a programme in 2015 will study for a King’s College London degree. Your degree certificate will record that your degree is awarded by King’s and that the College is a member of the University of London. The enactment of this change in awarding authority does not affect the degree programme curricula, the teachers or the methods of teaching, the modes of assessment, or the high quality of the academic and associated support provision. UNDERGRADUATE QUALIFICATIONS AT KING’S
•B A: Bachelor of Arts • BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery • BEng: Bachelor of Engineering • BMus: Bachelor of Music • BSc and MSci: Bachelor of Science and Integrated Master’s Degree • FdA: Foundation Degree • LLB: Bachelor of Laws • MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery • MPharm: Master of Pharmacy • DipHE: Diploma of Higher Education
protected characteristic include age, disability, A gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Disclaimer The following message contains some very important information. Please read it before you use this prospectus. This prospectus was printed in the spring of 2014. It contains information on the undergraduate programmes that King’s College London intends to run for students who are planning to start university in the autumn of 2015. The College has made reasonable efforts to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate as at the date of publication. However, this information is subject to change over time. For this reason, it is particularly important that you should check the website for updates (www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus) or contact the College using the contact details contained within this document. Some circumstances (such as staff changes, resource limitations and other factors over which the College has no control, such as industrial action or a change in the law or the level of demand for a particular programme or module) may result in the College having to withdraw or change aspects of the programmes, modules and/or student services detailed in this prospectus. This could include, but not necessarily be limited to, programme/module content, staffing, the location where the programme/module is taught or the manner of teaching delivery, and the facilities provided to deliver or support the programme. The College reserves the right to amend or withdraw without notice and at its entire discretion any of the programmes, modules, services, facilities or other matters contained or referred to in this prospectus; where this is necessary, the College will take reasonable steps to reduce any disruption to enrolled students. The College may also add new programmes at any time without notice. Prospective candidates should note that, in the event of such circumstances occurring, the College cannot accept liability for any complaints or claims for costs, losses or damages made by a student resulting from a service disruption or closure, or any change to, or withdrawal of, a programme/module that he/she had intended to study, or the addition of a new programme.
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C Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci Classical Archaeology BA Classical Studies BA Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA Classical Studies & French with a year abroad BA Classical Studies & Modern Greek BA Classical Studies with English BA Classics BA Comparative Literature BA Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA Computer Science BSc Computer Science MSci Computer Science with a year abroad BSc Computer Science with a year in industry BSc Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc Computer Science with Management BSc Computer Science with Management and a year abroad BSc Computer Science with Management and a year in industry BSc Computer Science with Robotics BSc
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Management (see Business Management BSc) Mathematics BSc 129 129 Mathematics MSci Mathematics & Computer Science BSc 130 Mathematics & Philosophy BA 130 Mathematics & Physics BSc 131 Mathematics & Physics MSci 131 Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc 131 Medical Physiology BSc 53 Medicine MBBS 135 Medicine MBBS Extended Medical Degree Programme 136 Medicine MBBS Graduate & Professional Entry Programme 136 Medicine MBBS Maxfax Entry Programme 136 Midwifery Studies with Registration BSc 139 Midwifery Practice with Registration as a Midwife PG Dip 139 Modern Greek Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA 58 Molecular Genetics BSc 54 Music BMus 141
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Acknowledgements Inside back cover Accommodation 24, 38-41 & 184 Alumni 12, 13, 75, 113, 119, 121, 138, 181 & 184 Applying 24, 25, 32-37 & 184 Associateship of King’s College (AKC) 9 & 184 24, 25, 27, 29 & 185 Bursaries Campuses 20-23 & 187-9 Careers service 9 & 184 184-5 Contacts Cost of living 26 & 28 Counselling services 42 & 184 Deferred entry 37 Deposits 29 Disabled students 37, 42 & 184 Disclaimer 186 English language requirements & support 30-31, 43 & 185 Entry requirements Equal opportunities Evening language classes Exchanges Fees & funding Halls of residence Health International students Internships Interviews IT facilities Libraries Mature applicants Map Modern languages Music Next Steps Organ & Choral Scholarship Open days Parents (information for) Partnerships Principal’s welcome Religious provision Research Scholarships Sports Student loans & finance Students’ Union Study abroad Summer School Term dates Tuition fees Undergraduate qualifications Welfare Working
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Virtual Fair If you can’t travel to London for an open day, join us online. Register for our virtual fair to watch videos on how to write a good personal statement, what funding opportunities are available to you, and interact with lecturers, admissions staff, current students and other prospective students via our secure chat, www.kcl.ac.uk/virtualfair
www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus for more detailed course information
www.kcl.ac.uk/ug for everything you need to know before applying to King’s
www.kcl.ac.uk/funding for the most current information on fees and funding
www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm for the most current information on accommodation available to you
www.kcl.ac.uk/ug-admissions for more detailed information on entry requirements and how to apply.
www.kcl.ac.uk/international for information on when King’s is visiting your country, advice on visas, and country-specific information.
www.kcl.ac.uk/careers to see where your course could take you.
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