Founded in 1829, King's College London now educates more than 39,000 students. Of these, 11,000 are international students from over 150 countries around the world.
King's aims to deliver world-leading research, as well as educate its students. Past research at King's College London led to the discovery of the structure of DNA, the notion of informing air pollution awareness, and the development of life-changing therapies.
The university is also rated by recruiters for producing highly employable graduates. It empowers students to tackle global challenges and make a difference.
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4.1King's is split across five campuses, four of which sit beside the River Thames in central London and one at Denmark Hill.
Studying at King's College London, you'll be in the heart of one of the busiest and most exciting cities in the world. You'll have an abundance of restaurants, bars, pubs and nightclubs to choose from, and a nightlife like nowhere else. Comedy clubs, music venues, the West End theatre district, festivals and museums – all contribute to London being a world-leading cultural hotspot.
Having all this on your doorstep does come at a price. London is also one of the most expensive places to be a student in the UK. To help combat this, various student nights at local bars and clubs are organised to provide a more affordable social life.
London is probably the most well-connected city in the UK. It has access to several international airports, the Eurostar train for trips to Europe, and many national railway stations.
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3.9King's has a dedicated careers team that's on hand to help you improve your job prospects and build your career. It's there to help you work out who or what you might become after you've finished uni, partly by helping you understand your strengths and partly by helping show you what's out there.
If you already have an idea of what you want to do once you've graduated, then the careers service will help you narrow this down. It'll then help to prepare you to take the next course of action, for example, by identifying potential employers or preparing you for an interview.
You'll find plenty of help and resources on the careers service's online platform. You can also book one-to-ones with careers advisers to talk about specific areas of your employability.
Graduates from King's are highly prized by employers and many of the leading graduate recruiters target King's College. In the Complete University Guide, it ranks in the UKs top 20 for its graduate outcomes score.
King's offers a wide range of careers events to improve your employability and increase your professional network. These include careers fairs, networking nights, and ‘speed meets' for specific work-based opportunities. These events give you a good idea of industry sectors you may want to work in, as well as introduce you to potential employers.
You can develop your job-seeking skills through a series of workshops. You can learn how to network using LinkedIn, tackle psychometric tests, and prepare for assessment centres. There are also sessions sharing insights on the graduate labour market in specific sectors, and workshops specifically for researchers.
You'll get extra support from the careers service if you're from an ethnic minority, are the first in your family to attend uni, a mature learner, or from a similar under-represented group.
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3.7King's College London has a wide range of accommodation across central London, all within travel zones 1 and 2 and close to the uni. The choice includes university halls, partner-managed accommodation, or the University of London Intercollegiate Halls.
All residences are well managed. You can choose between en suite and shared bathroom options, as well as catered and self-catered residences. Facilities usually include a common room, study area, laundry room, and bike stores.
You're guaranteed accommodation if you book before the deadline and meet the criteria outlined on King's website.
If you'd prefer not to live in uni accommodation, then private accommodation options are also available.
Halls are in the heart of London, with sites either side of the River Thames, giving you easy access to all that the city can offer. (Side note – you may need to get used to the sound of trains, though; many properties are next to some of London's many railway lines.) All halls are within reach of the uni's teaching sites.
Room prices are from £169 per week at the lowest-cost site, and from £394 per week at the top end of the range. All utility bills are included. There's particular support if you have a low household income – look for King's Affordable Accommodation Scheme on the uni's website to find out more.
King's Residences have 24-hour security and maintenance services, as well as an in-house welfare team. Each hall offers a ResLife programme of events, workshops and activities, all run by students. They're also specially trained to look out for your welfare needs, whether you just need a chat or it's something more urgent.
If you have guests visiting, you can book short-term accommodation at a reasonable price. You'll need to book a room four weeks in advance and may need to be quick!
The best way to get a feel for a university is to go to an open day or check out London on Whatuni's City Guides.
There are several scholarships and bursaries available at King's. These provide extra funds if you meet the criteria and won't need to be repaid.
King's Living Bursary supports UK-resident students whose household income is £42,875 or below. It offers up to £2,000 in your first year of starting your first undergraduate degree. Not all students are eligible for this funding, so check the uni's website for details.
Some funding is for particular subjects, including medical scholarships for low-income students or students who have completed the King's Access programme.
If you're Black or of Black-mixed background and from London, you might benefit from the Raheem Sterling Scholarship. Funding is prioritised for students from the lowest-income households and priority groups such as being a young carer.
You can check the funding pages on the King's College website for more information about the available funding and the specific eligibility criteria.
There are also various hardship funds available. These are funding opportunities for students who are facing financial pressures and concerns while studying.
King's offers a wide range of courses to undergraduate students, spanning the arts, humanities, business, law, natural sciences, social sciences and health sciences.
Ranking among the top 20 UK universities in the Complete University Guide, it has strengths in a number of subjects, including Business and Management Studies. It's part of the University of London and has strong links with St Thomas' and Guy's hospitals.
There are three types of undergraduate degrees you can choose from at King's.
Undergraduate bachelor's degrees at King's usually take three years to study. Some courses include a placement year, study abroad option, or an integrated master's year. This increases the course length to four years. Undergraduate Medicine and Dentistry degrees take five years to complete.
Most undergraduate degrees at King's must be studied full-time, and none are available via distance learning. Degrees usually include optional modules, as well as core modules, meaning you can study the degree topics you're most interested in.
Teaching is mostly through lectures, with tutorials or seminars that will help you develop critical thinking and interpersonal skills, among others. Practical lab sessions are a part of science and tech subjects. You may be expected to give presentations or take written examinations, depending on your course.
Teaching at King's is in semesters.
Fees for UK-resident undergraduates (Home students) are currently £9,535. If you're an international student, course fees can be found in our course listings.
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