King’s College London

King’s College London is a renowned university that delivers exceptional education and world-leading research. Taking pride in their outstanding education, effective research and sincere service to society, King’s College London aims at bringing about a positive change in the world — reasons why it ranks among the top 25 universities in the world. The college offers – degree and postgraduate courses, postgraduate research and more. Let’s take a look at the college in a little more detail below. 

Undergraduate Courses

Some of the popular undergraduate courses offered at King’s are – Arts, Humanities, Business, Law, Health Sciences, etc. There are several programs listed under each of these courses which you can select as per your choice.

Postgraduate Courses

The postgraduate courses w available at the university are categorized mainly into:

• Arts & Sciences Subjects — English, Global Health & Social Medicine, Geography, etc.
• Health & Life Sciences Subjects — Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research, Forensic Science, Neuroscience, etc.

If you have decided which course to apply to, then the admissions process is fairly simple. 

Application Process 

The first step will be to select the course of your preference and area of interest. Next, you will have to check the requirements specific for that course. For example, if you wish to study Advanced Software Engineering MSc, you will need to have an Undergraduate degree with an overall average of at least 65% or above (or an 8 out of 10 CGPA) from a prestigious university or recognised institution. You will also need to submit an English Language test grade. The application has to be made online on the admissions portal by paying a non refundable application fee of £120. In addition to the above, you will also have to submit —

• a personal statement explaining why you selected the course, your interests, etc. 
• Your previous academic transcripts that show the subjects you studied and the marks you have achieved in them.
• An academic reference is also required but if you have completed your studies more than 5 years ago, then you can submit a professional reference.
• Finally, you can also include a CV (Resume) as part of your application.

The teaching methods include lectures, group tutorials and independent study modules. You will have assessments regularly in the form of coursework, presentations, written/practical examinations, etc.

Fees and Funding 

The tuition fees once again vary for each course and if you are an international student the King’s College London fees will be different. So do check the official website for fee details of the specific course you are applying to. Once you get admission into the course, you will be asked to pay a non refundable deposit to confirm your seat. If you have certain financial constraints, there are several funding options available such as scholarships, grants, bursaries and student loans you can avail to help with your tuition fee payment.

Careers and Placement Opportunities

Most of the graduates from King’s have been very successful and found jobs at top firms and large enterprises in every sector like – Software consultancy, IT, Finance, Telecommunications and public sector. Some of the popular employers are – Ernst and Young, Accenture, M-netics and more. More so, some alumni include 12 Nobel Prize Laureates. 

We hope with some of this basic information about King’s College London, you have got some idea on how to begin applying. 

All the Best!