Why King’s?
King’s attracts curious minds. From
the academics making discoveries
that push the frontiers of knowledge
to the students informing and
learning from their research, we insist
that a spirit of inquiry permeates
everything we do.
This helps us create a learning and
research environment that inspires and
equips the next generation of world
thinkers as they seek to answer some of
society’s most pressing questions.
In the last 180 years, King’s has made
an extraordinary contribution to
modern life, particularly in the areas of
science, healthcare, social science,
REPUTATION
4th oldest
university in
England
Est.
1829
Named one of the top 20
universities in the world (QS World
University Rankings, 2013)
Named ‘Best University for Graduate
Employment’ by The Sunday Times
Newspaper
12 Nobel
Laureates
Over 25,000
students from
145 countries
choose to study
at King’s
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.
Almost 200 year tradition of
teaching Arts & Humanities –
longer than Oxford and Cambridge
The most prestigious
cultural collaborations
in the country. Joint
courses with British
Museum, British
Film Institute, Globe Theatre, and
National Portrait Gallery.
The largest grouping of scholars
devoted to area of War Studies/
Politics and International Relations
in Europe and one of the largest in
the world.
How to Apply
King’s offers a range of academic
options with a choice of over 800
semester modules across multiple
disciplines and departments.
THE STUDY
ABROAD TEAM
STUDY ABROAD
STUDENT SUPPORT
ELIGIBILITY
DATES & DEADLINES
The Study Abroad Team is excited to
welcome the new cohort of Study Abroad
students each semester. As part of your
enrolment, the team will organise an
orientation which will help you meet other
students, navigate London, understand
how UK universities work, and make sure
you have a study plan that is tailored to
you. If you are looking for support from a
fellow King’s student who recently studied
abroad, or just a chat with somebody who
shares your love for adventure, our Peer
Advising team will be on hand from the
day you arrive and throughout the rest of
your time at King’s.
• Pre-arrival support and on-site
orientation
• Student Counselling Services
• International Student Support
• Visa and immigration advice
• Study Skills Support Programme
• Personal Tutors
• Disability Advisory Service
In order to apply for study abroad at
King’s, you must meet the following
criteria:
These deadlines apply to students
enrolling in academic year 2014-15.
Tracks include:
• Health & Society (pre-medicine)
• Ancient History & Archaeology
• Ancient Literature
• Global Health & Social Medicine
• Literary & Visual Culture
LOCATION
Largest educator of health science
professionals in Europe
12 Departments ranked in the
Top 10 in the
UK (Complete
University Guide
2013)
Student Life
You can either customise your
experience by selecting four modules
per semester across our departments,
or immerse yourself into specific
subject tracks providing in depth
knowledge into a discipline.
As a study abroad student at King’s,
you will be fully integrated into the
heart of our community, which means
that you will be enrolled as a King’s
student, go to the same classes and live
in the same residences as any other
student. We hope your time at King’s
will be memorable and help shape
your future.
ACADEMICS
Programme Options
Based in the heart of London with
four riverside campuses
London is the top destination for
study abroad students
A vibrant student environment
with more students than any other
city in Europe
Hub for arts, culture, politics,
government,
academics, research,
law and finance
London is at the centre
of all activities in the
UK, providing a perfect
platform for internships
KING’S COLLEGE LONDON
SUMMER SCHOOL
King’s Summer School offers over
80 university-level courses, a vibrant
social programme to complement
academic study, and the opportunity
to use London as your classroom.
Each session is three weeks long, and
students undertake one course per
session. Students who apply by 15 May
will be given priority placing in popular
courses and accommodation. The late
admissions deadline is 15 June.
www.kcl.ac.uk/summerschool
SUBJECT LIST
King’s offers over
800 semester & 80
summer courses
for study abroad
students
Accounting
Anatomy & Human
Biology
Anthropology
Bioinformatics
Biomedical Sciences
Cell Biology
Chemistry
Classics
Comparative
Literature
Computer Science
Cultural & Creative
Industries
Digital Humanities
Education
English
Environmental &
Urban Studies
European Studies
Film Studies
Financial
Mathematics
• Religion & Society
• Science, Communication & Society
• Study Abroad Plus internship
Whether you are looking to study abroad
to fulfil your degree requirements, or gain
specialised experience, King’s enables you
to advance in your studies and beyond.
POSTGRADUATE STUDY
ABROAD
Students currently enrolled in a Masters
or PhD programme can incorporate
King’s into their postgrad experience.
Masters students take three courses per
semester, and PhD students receive 1-2-1
supervision and access to King’s facilities
and resources to conduct research.
ACCOMMODATION
SESSION
DATES
PROGRAMME FEE
ACCOMMODATION
Session One (1 course)
7 July – 25 July
£1430
£1050
Session Two (1 course)
28 July – 15 August
£1430
£1050
Session One & Two (2 courses)
7 July – 15 August
£2430
£2100
Pre-sessional English
30 June – 4 July
£495
£410
Pre-sessional English
21 July – 25 July
£495
£410
SUBJECT AREAS
Arts, Literature & Culture • Business & Management • Health & Society
Latin & Ancient Greek • Law • Politics & Social Science
English Language & Pre-sessional English
Genetics
Geography
Global Health
Health Sciences
Histories & Cultures
History
Immunology
International Political
Economy
International
Relations
Languages & Cultures
Latin American
Studies
Liberal Arts
Linguistics
Law
Management
Marketing
Mathematics
Mediterranean
& Middle Eastern
Studies
Molecular Life
Sciences
Modern Language
Center
Music
Neuroscience
Nutrition & Dietetics
Philosophy
Physics
Pre-medicine
Psychology
Public Health
Public Policy
Security &
Intelligence
Theatre &
Performance Studies
Theology & Religious
Studies
War Studies
Study Abroad Courses:
http://bit.ly/kclsacourses
Summer School Courses:
http://bit.ly/kclsscourses
Not all Faculties are open to study
abroad students.
King’s offers a range of accommodation
options, all featuring single bedrooms,
kitchen facilities, and integration with
degree-seeking students. Accommodation
is located in London travel zones 1 and 2.
Students must apply for accommodation
by the deadline in order to be allocated
housing. www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
KING’S ALUMNI
Once you have completed a study abroad
experience at King’s, you will be eligible
to join our worldwide King’s Alumni
Association and invited to take part in
events across the globe. Return to King’s
for postgraduate study and become
eligible for a King’s Alumni Scholarship.
www.alumni.kcl.ac.uk
STUDENTS’ UNION (KCLSU)
When you enrol at King’s you will
automatically become a member of
KCLSU, which helps you make the
most of your time as a student. KCLSU
provides a range of services including
cafes, bars, nightclubs, a gym, campus
events, student media, and over 200
sporting and special interest clubs and
societies to join.
www.kclsu.org
AFFORDABLE LONDON
With more students than any other
city in Europe, London offers a cost
effective place to study, with discounts
for students and many part-time jobs
available. National museums are free and
other attractions offer student discounts
on entrance fees. Many restaurants,
entertainment venues, and retailers
offer student discounts. Calculate
your study abroad budget at
www.studentcalculator.org.uk
UNLOCKING LONDON
Unlocking London is your passport to
discovering the best of what the city has
to offer. From London’s vibrant nightlife,
to iconic attractions and events off the
beaten track, with Unlocking London
you can take advantage of the world’s
greatest city at discounted prices. As
well as a full schedule of events, King’s
students get some great deals with
London tour operators.
www.kclsu.org/unlockinglondon
Feichi Sun
‘My study abroad experience at King’s
College London has been nothing
short of amazing. The teaching staff
is exceptional – the lecturers are full
of knowledge and care passionately
about their subject area. Some courses
I took at KCL fulfilled requirements
for my major in my home university,
while others I took solely because they
captured my interest. KCL allowed
me to easily explore disciplines outside
my major, such as English and Film
Studies. Finally, the small-group
seminars and well-organized structure
of KEATS were invaluable in helping
me adjust to the difference in teaching
between KCL and that of my host
university. I truly recommend this
programme to anyone who is interested
in studying abroad.’
Feichi Sun, Boston College
‘It is a pleasure to have study abroad
students in the School. Our courses
undoubtedly benefit from the different
perspectives they bring. As highly
motivated individuals they enliven
class discussions and add to the
dynamic mix of our student body.’
Dr. Ian McFadzean, Senior Lecturer
in Biomedical Sciences
FULL YEAR
AUTUMN
SPRING
• Completed a minimum of 1 year of university level
study by the time you start at King’s
• Cumulative GPA of 3.3/4.0 or the equivalent of 2:1
on the British scale
• A relevant academic background for your chosen
modules
• Proof of English language proficiency
Study Abroad ‘Health & Society’ Application
n/a
1 March
1 October
All Other Study Abroad Applications
1 April
1 April
1 November
College Accommodation Application
30 June
30 June
30 November
College Accommodation (move in)
13 September
13 September
3 January
Orientation
15 September
15 September
4 January
HOW TO APPLY
Term Begins
22 September
22 September
5 January
Students register for and complete an
online application. Students will upload
supporting documents directly to the
application. These include:
Term Ends
5 June
12 December
5 June
College Accommodation (move out)
20 June
3 January
20 June
• Current transcript
• Academic Reference
• Personal Statement
• Proof of English language proficiency
• Contact details of international coordinator at
home university
• Brief outline of your PhD proposal (postgraduate
research applicants only).
VISAS
Depending on your home country, you
will be required to gain either a Student
Visitor Visa or a Tier 4 Student Visa.
Once accepted to King’s, you will
be provided with the documentation
required to obtain your visa. For further
information, please visit the ‘Visas
and Student Support’ section of the
international web pages at:
www.kcl.ac.uk/international
SEMESTER & FULL-YEAR PROGRAMME FEES 2014-2015
AUTUMN
(SEP-DEC)
SPRING
(JAN-JUN)
FULL YEAR
(SEP-JUN)
General Programme & Subject Tracks
£7,200
£8,800
£16,000
Health & Society Programme
£9,300
£11,300
n/a
Postgraduate Taught Programme
£5,400
£5,400
£10,800
Postgraduate Research Programme
£6,200
£6,200
£12,400
SEMESTER & FULL-YEAR ACCOMMODATION
King’s offers a variety of accommodation options within the Halls of Residence,
Nominated Residences, and Intercollegiate Halls. Prices vary by facility and location.
The table below is based on 2013-14 prices and accommodation styles and is subject
to upward revision for 2014-15. Utility costs are included in the fees. Catered options
available for academic year only. For more information, visit www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
TYPE OF ACCOMMODATION
Self-catered Option
Autumn
Spring
Full Year
Shared Room
£1,362
£2,074
£3,436
• www.kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad
Single Room
£1,870-£3,125
£2,846-£4,758
£4,716-£7,882
• [email protected]
Single Studio
£3,728
£5,676
£9,403
n/a
n/a
£6,756-£8,719
CONTACTS
Semester and Full-Year Study Abroad:
• [email protected]
Summer School:
• www.kcl.ac.uk/summerschool
Catered Option
Single Room
• [email protected]
ENGLISH LANGUAGE CENTRE (ELC)
The ELC offers Pre-sessional Programmes for 5, 9, 13, or 17 weeks. These full-time,
intensive courses are open to all non-native speaking students. Successful completion of
the course at the required level will fulfil any language conditions of your King’s offer and
you will not need to re-take IELTS/TOEFL for entry into King’s. For more information,
visit www.kcl.ac.uk/elc
FINANCIAL
DISTRICT
TATE MODERN
SHAKESPEARE’S
GLOBE
THE SHARD
KING’S GUY’S
CAMPUS
NEXT STEPS
NEXT STEPS
SEMESTER/YEAR-LONG STUDENTS
SUMMER SCHOOL
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modules you want to study in London
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you want to study in London
rite your personal statement, gather your transcripts
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and academic reference details, and proof of language
proficiency (if applicable)
rite your personal statement, gather your transcripts, and
W
proof of language proficiency (if applicable)
Apply online to King’s College London
Receive a decision on your application within 30 days
WATERLOO
STATION
KING’S ST THOMAS’
CAMPUS
ST PAUL’S
CATHEDRAL
pply online to King’s College London for courses and
A
accommodation
Accept your offer and submit your module selections
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R
days
Apply for accommodation
Accept your offer and pay your fees within 30 days
eceive immigration information and apply for visa: mid-June
R
for autumn and full year students and November for spring
students
eceive access to the Summer School welcome pages with
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information on pre-departure details, including visa and
orientation guidance
3 0 days before classes begin receive orientation and airport
arrival information
3 0 days before classes begin receive orientation and airport
arrival information
ook your flight to London. DO NOT connect or enter the EU
B
via Ireland because of visa restrictions
ook your flight to London. DO NOT connect or enter the EU
B
via Ireland because of visa restrictions
Arrive in London and move into accommodation
Arrive in London and move into accommodation
Attend orientation and begin classes
Attend orientation and begin classes
CONTACTS
USEFUL WEB LINKS
CONNECT WITH KING’S
Semester and Full-Year Study Abroad:
www.kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad
[email protected]
[email protected]
Application Enquiries:
[email protected]
General Enquiries: [email protected]
Summer School:
www.kcl.ac.uk/summerschool
or email [email protected]
Student Advice and International Support
(including immigration advice):
www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
Student Accommodation: www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
English Language Centre: www.kcl.ac.uk/elc
International web pages:
www.kcl.ac.uk/international
The Compass: www.kcl.ac.uk/thecompass
Careers Service: www.kcl.ac.uk/careers
KCLSU (Students’ Union): www.kclsu.org
Virtual tour of King’s: www.kcl.ac.uk/virtualtour
King’s USA Office: www.kcl.ac.uk/usa
Study Abroad Twitter: @BreakfastAbroad
Summer School Twitter: @KingsSummer
Connect with King’s social media, including
Facebook, Twitter and Youtube at:
www.kcl.ac.uk/connect
KING’S MAUGHAN
LIBRARY
KING’S STRAND
CAMPUS
LONDON EYE
SOUTH BANK
ARTS COMPLEX
BIG BEN
HOUSES OF
PARLIAMENT
Study
Abroad London
In the heart of
Study Abroad Office
King’s College London
Room K0.60,
King’s College London,
Strand,
London WC2R 2LS
UK
www.kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad
KING’S WATERLOO
CAMPUS