2020 POSTGRADUATE GUIDE - KING'S COLLEGE LONDON
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CONTENTS
Choose King’s 2
Our London setting 2
Enhance your career 4
Our research 6
Connect to the world 8
Join a vibrant community 10
What you need to know 12
Key information 12
Applying to King’s 14
International applicants 16
Your accommodation 18
Student support 20
Our courses 22
Other ways to study at King’s 41
Important information 42
Next steps 44
Top10
ONE OF THE TOP 10
UK UNIVERSITIES
QS WORLD UNIVERSITY
RANKINGS 2020
WELCOME TO KING’S
WELCOME TO KING’S
For almost 200 years, our research has been, and continues to be world-leading and our
graduates are some of the most employable in the world. As we look forward to our 200th
anniversary in 2029, we’re striving to make a positive impact through our strategic vision.
By joining King’s, you’ll become part of a diverse We are London’s most central university and
and welcoming community of staff and students life in our incredible capital is an integral part
from over 150 countries worldwide. You’ll benefit of the King’s experience. Our long-standing
from our cross-disciplinary approach and partnerships with institutions such as The British
transformative, research-led teaching, learning Film Institute, leading NHS hospitals and our
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from academics whose research makes a positive many global connections, will enable you to
impact on society; from gene research that will build networks and develop invaluable skills
improve cancer diagnosis, to helping London to support you in your future career.
solve its pollution problem.
I hope you’ll join us as we pledge to work together
to make the world a better place.
President & Principal,
Professor Edward Byrne AC
Discover King’s Strategic Vision in full
kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/strategy
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OUR LONDON SETTING
London will become an integral part of your student life. We are the most
central university in London, with four Thames-side campuses within a square
mile and one located in the south of the city. With London as an extension
of your campus, you’ll have countless opportunities to explore and enjoy
this incredible city.
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RATED THE BEST STUDENT
CITY IN THE WORLD
QS BEST STUDENT CITIES 2019
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CHOOSE KING’S FOR: OUR LONDON SETTING
1 King’s Strand Campus 10 King’s Waterloo Campus King’s locations
2 Bush House 11 Shakespeare’s Globe London landmarks
3 Royal Courts of Justice 12 Waterloo Station
4 Maughan Library 13 St Thomas’ Hospital
5 Palace of Westminster 14 City of London Financial District
6 London Eye 15 King’s St Thomas’ Campus
7 South Bank 16 King’s Guy’s Campus
8 Tate Modern 17 The Shard
9 St Paul’s Cathedral 18 Guy’s Hospital
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King’s Denmark Hill Campus,
King’s College Hospital and
13 15 South London and Maudsley
Hospital are approximately
3-4 miles (5-6km) from our
Strand, Waterloo and Guy’s
campuses.
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ENHANCE YOUR CAREER
Listing a postgraduate qualification from King’s on your CV is just the beginning.
With the support of our Careers & Employability team and their strong links
with alumni, businesses and other organisations around the world, you’ll be
able to develop both your professional skills and experience to help you stand
out from the crowd.
Our Careers & Employability team will help you BE YOUR OWN BOSS
find the right career path for you, through advice, If you have a great business idea, the King’s
guidance, events and experiences. They will also Entrepreneurship Institute are here to help.
help you to articulate the abilities, knowledge and
kcl.ac.uk/entrepreneurship
outlooks you gain through your qualification that
are valued by top graduate recruiters.
OUR CONNECTIONS
kcl.ac.uk/careers Studying at King’s and being a member of the
King’s alumni community, you will have unfiltered
INTERNSHIPS access to our connections with organisations in
Our Internships team offer insight and advice on London and overseas.
how to access internships, including some that are
kcl.ac.uk/study/why-kings/connections
exclusive to King’s, that will support your career
decision making, enhance your employability kcl.ac.uk/alumni
and complement your student experience.
kcl.ac.uk/careers
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CHOOSE KING’S TO: ENHANCE YOUR CAREER
4th
IN THE UK FOR EMPLOYABILITY
TIMES HIGHER EDUCATION
GLOBAL EMPLOYABILITY UNIVERSITY
RANKINGS 2020
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As a King’s graduate you’re
more competitive compared
with students from different
universities, and King’s has
helped me to do better in my
job applications and future
career plan.
Dan, Accounting, Accountability
& Financial Management MSc
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OUR RESEARCH
Our world-leading research and evidence-based teaching is at the heart of
our courses. With five medical research council centres and many strategic
research partners, King’s is a place where you will gain the skills to challenge
convention, deliver impact and change lives.
MONITORING AIR QUALITY FAKE NEWS CYBER SECURITY EXCELLENCE
Our Environmental Research Research on fake news, produced King’s has been named an
Group, at the Faculty of Life by our Digital Humanities Academic Centre of Excellence
Sciences & Medicine, is a department in the Faculty of in Cyber Security Research in
leading provider of air quality Arts & Humanities, has been recognition of its work in this
information and research in the published as a book: A Field field. The centre brings together
UK. They have teamed up with Guide to ‘Fake News’ and other researchers from across the
the Mayor of London and Dyson Information Disorders. It explores faculties working on the socio-
to monitor air quality exposure false viral news, political memes, technical aspects of cyber
of 250 children on their way to trolling practices and their social security. Future research will
school and in the classroom, and life online, and is being used to now inform the government’s
helped deliver the world’s first train journalists worldwide on National Cyber Security
Ultra Low Emission Zone. how to verify news sources. Strategy.
bit.ly/kcl-low-emission kcl.ac.uk/artshums bit.ly/kcl-cyber
Find out more about our faculties and their research:
kcl.ac.uk/research
kcl.ac.uk/faculties-departments
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RESEARCH & EXCELLENCE
RESEARCH QUALITY
6th
FRAMEWORK 2014
IN THE UK FOR
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CONNECT TO THE WORLD
At King’s you’ll have access to a range of opportunities beyond your studies.
From learning a new language to gaining international experience through
studying abroad or a global internship, make the most of your time at King’s
with everything that’s on offer to help you boost your employability prospects.
EXPAND YOUR HORIZONS LEARN A LANGUAGE
We offer a number of degrees that allow you Our Modern Language Centre offers you the
to study at King’s and a renowned international opportunity to take a credit-bearing or non-credit-
partner university. bearing language module – free of charge – as part
of, or outside of your degree programme. Evening
kcl.ac.uk/jointdegrees
and Saturday classes are also offered with over
26 language courses to choose from, and are
INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGES
discounted for King’s students and alumni.
Our Global Summer Exchanges provide a great
opportunity to study outside of term time at one kcl.ac.uk/mlc
of our worldwide partner institutions if studying
abroad is not part of your degree. INTERCULTURAL EXPERIENCE
kcl.ac.uk/globalmobility
Explore the benefits of professional work experience
overseas and international experiences in London
that will boost your employability. Our Internships
team will support you to explore your options and
source the right opportunity for you.
kcl.ac.uk/careers
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MASTER’S AND PHD PROGRAMMES
INTERNATIONAL PARTNERS
JOINTLY DELIVERED WITH
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JOIN A VIBRANT COMMUNITY
At King’s, you’ll become part of a diverse and active postgraduate community.
There are countless ways to get involved in various activities and opportunities,
where you can meet like-minded people and develop new skills to enhance
your future.
KCLSU GET INVOLVED, GET PAID
KING’S COLLEGE STUDENT UNION Whether you are helping at an open evening
KCLSU offers you a range of ways to meet or providing support at one of our talks or
new people, join societies, build communities exhibitions, there are regular opportunities
and campaign for things that matter to you to get involved at King’s and earn money.
and much more.
kingstalentbank.com
kclsu.org
ASSOCIATESHIP OF KING’S COLLEGE
KING’S SPORT The Associateship of King’s College (AKC) award
With over 50 sports clubs, three gyms, a sports runs alongside your degree and offers an inclusive,
scholarship programme (for high-performing research-led programme of lectures, which give
athletes) and social sport sessions, King’s Sport you the opportunity to engage with different beliefs
offers something for everyone. and cultures.
kcl.ac.uk/sport kcl.ac.uk/akc
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150+
NATIONALITIES IN OUR VIBRANT
STUDENT COMMUNITY
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While at King’s, I got involved in
King’s Think Tank – a student-led
society. I’m interested in working
with public policy and this helped
me to get involved with students
from different backgrounds and
was really enriching for my
academic experience.
Juliana, International Tax LLM
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KEY INFORMATION
To help you start preparing your application in good time, follow our key
information planner below. You’ll find key dates to help you throughout the
application process as well as links to relevant information online. For general
guidance, we have included dates that relate to September entry.*
KEY INFORMATION PLANNER October 2019 November 2019 December 2019 January 2020 February 2020
September start – application Applications open
to enrolment journey
After applying, check King’s Apply for messages, interviews, details and decisions:
apply.kcl.ac.uk
Apply for King’s bursaries and scholarships
Note that for some funding opportunities you need to apply early:
kcl.ac.uk/postgraduate-funding
Accommodation
applications
open
Additional steps for Check if you need a visa to study in the UK:
international applicants gov.uk/check-uk-visa
Check if you meet the English language requirements for your course:
kcl.ac.uk/pg
Conditional offer holders only
* Other start dates may be available for selected courses. Deadlines vary, check kcl.ac.uk/pg for your course application deadlines.
12 You will be advised through King’s Apply whether you are required to pay a fee to submit your application. **Taught courses only.WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: KEY INFORMATION
TEACHER TRAINING
Applicants to PGCE courses must follow the process and deadlines
set out by the UCAS Teacher Training application system: Top tip
ucas.com/ucas-teacher-training CHECK APPLICATION GUIDANCE
FOR YOUR SPECIFIC COURSE
ONLINE, AS SOME COURSES,
CAMPUS TOURS EG DENTISTRY, HAVE EARLIER
Join us on one of our monthly campus tours to discover more about DEADLINES:
KCL.AC.UK/PG
the campus where you’ll be studying:
kcl.ac.uk/campus-tours
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March 2020 April 2020 May 2020 June 2020 July 2020 August 2020 September 2020
Application deadline Received an offer? Enrol online Complete enrolment
for most courses** Check acceptance and deposit deadlines on campus
Apply for a If you have a disability that may impact on your studies in any way, please
postgraduate loan see our Disability Support webpages for information on support:
Check here for kcl.ac.uk/disability
details and eligibility:
gov.uk/
postgraduate-loan
Occupational health check/Disclosure and Barring Service (for Accommodation
select courses only) applications
close
Look out for Apply for your visa
instructions through
King’s Apply on
starting your visa
application (if
required)
Good luck with your examinations!
Send official documentation evidencing that you have met your conditions through King’s Apply
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APPLYING TO KING’S
We are looking for the brightest and best applicants to join us in shaping and
serving society. Find out about the process of applying to King’s, the costs
involved in studying and information on how to fund your studies.
Check your course details online for complete application information,
deadlines and fees before you apply. kcl.ac.uk/pg
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
• For the majority of postgraduate taught courses, To study at King’s it is essential to be able to
a 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent communicate effectively in English in an academic
is required. environment. Each course has a minimum level
• Many postgraduate research degrees will also of English language that you are required to meet
require a master’s degree or international and sits within a band, each band has a different
equivalent for entry. English language requirement. Please visit our
website to find the different bands of English
Visit our course webpages for the entry
language competence and the English language
requirements for each course.
tests accepted.
kcl.ac.uk/pg
kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr
Please also note that there may be additional
non-academic entry requirements. For example: HOW TO APPLY
• Occupational health clearance Find out how to apply for your chosen course online.
• Disclosure and Barring Service check
kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/apply/taught-courses
• Academic Technology Approval Scheme
(ATAS) clearance. If you have any questions about applying to
King’s, use our Student Services Online platform
for application guidance.
self-service.kcl.ac.uk
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FEES AND FUNDING PAID WORK
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Visit our fees and funding webpages to find out more Unless your visa prohibits you from working,
about tuition fees, bursaries, scholarships, living you may be permitted to work up to 20 hours a
expenses, student loans and other financial help week during term time. Our Visa & International
available at King’s. Student Advice team provide further information
on our website.
kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-and-funding
kcl.ac.uk/visa-advice
INFORMATION FOR STUDENTS FROM THE EU
If you begin your degree in the academic year HOW TO PAY
2020–21 you will continue to be eligible for the same Find out how to pay your tuition fees online.
fees as ‘home’ students.
kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/orgstructure/ps/finance/fees
STUDENT VISA FINANCE CONDITIONS For further information and guidance on how to
If you require a student visa to study in the UK, you apply for financial help, please contact the Student
must have sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees Funding office:
and maintenance (for yourself and any dependents
kcl.ac.uk/funding
in the UK). Check online for more information.
funding@kcl.ac.uk
kcl.ac.uk/visa-advice
+44 (0)20 7848 4204
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INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS
We welcome over 11,000 international students a year from 150 countries
across the globe.
Our dedicated webpages for international students cover everything
you need to know about applying to study at Kings, and living in London.
kcl.ac.uk/international
INTERNATIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS STUDENT VISA
The international equivalences by country for our To gain permission to enter the UK as a student
entry requirements can be found on our website. from outside the European Economic Area, it is
likely you will need to apply for a Tier 4 student
kcl.ac.uk/intlpgreqs
visa. You will need to hold an unconditional offer
from King’s to apply for a visa. Once you receive
ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS
your unconditional offer, we will issue you with
To study at King’s you must be able to communicate
a Confirmation of Acceptance of Studies (CAS)
effectively in English in an academic environment.
number, which you will need in order to apply
Each course has a minimum level of English
for your Tier 4 student visa.
language that you are required to meet. Visit our
website for the different bands of English language To apply for a visa you are required to show you
competence and English language tests accepted. have sufficient funds to cover your tuition fees
and maintenance (for yourself and any dependents
kcl.ac.uk/pg-elr
in the UK). EEA and Swiss students do not
currently require a visa to enter and study in the
PRE-SESSIONAL COURSE
UK. This is subject to change if the UK leave the
Our pre-sessional course helps you reach the required
EU on 31 January 2020. More information can be
English language skill level for entry into your chosen
found online.
degree. Find out more information online.
kcl.ac.uk/visa-advice
kcl.ac.uk/study/preparation-courses/presessional
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YOUR ACCOMMODATION
Living in a convenient location to your campus plays a big part in your time at
university. If you need to relocate to study at King’s, we offer a wide range of
student residences throughout London, with many located near our campuses.
Our residences are comfortable, safe, with facilities and services to suit all
budgets and lifestyles.
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KING’S RESIDENCES INCLUSIVE LIVING
King’s Residences is the perfect place for you to live We also offer a number of inclusive practices within
during your time at King’s. You will be guaranteed King’s Residences:
accommodation if you meet our application criteria • single gender flats
and apply before the deadline we provide. • accessible rooms – adapted rooms for individuals
with long-term medical conditions.
Postgraduate contracts are for 51 weeks and we
endeavour to place all postgraduate students in If you have a disability or specific housing
areas together. requirements, please contact our Disability Support
team:
ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS
kcl.ac.uk/disability
We offer self-catered accommodation comprising
non-ensuite, ensuite and studios. For information disability@kcl.ac.uk
on our accommodation options, fees and how to
+44 (0)20 7848 7018
apply, please visit our website.
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kcl.ac.uk/accomm PRIVATE-RENTED ACCOMMODATION
London offers a huge and varied range of privately-
If you have questions about our accommodation,
rented accommodation. Our Student Services team
please contact King’s Residences at:
have housing advisors to help you with private
kcl.ac.uk/accomm sector accommodation, budgeting and tenancies,
and the University of London Housing Services
kingsresidences@kcl.ac.uk
(ULHS), specialise in helping you find private
+44 (0)20 7848 5959 accommodation.
kcl.ac.uk/housing
housing.lon.ac.uk
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STUDENT SUPPORT
When it comes to studying, everyone’s needs are unique, which is why we’re
here to help you maximise your potential during your time with us. At King’s,
we provide support, advice and guidance to all students to enable you to make
the most of everything on offer and perform to your best ability.
CHAPLAINCY
Our Dean’s Office and Chaplaincy oversee the
spiritual development and welfare of all students.
The Chaplains are practiced listeners who offer
pastoral and spiritual support to our student
community, of all beliefs and backgrounds.
kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy
KCLSU ADVICE
KCLSU Advice is independent from King’s and
offer impartial, confidential advice relating to your
rights and responsibilities as a student.
kclsu.org/advice
IT
Our IT team provide free Microsoft Office 365 for
everyone and 24/7 IT support every day of the year.
kcl.ac.uk/it
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STUDENT SERVICES STUDENT SERVICES ONLINE
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Our range of student services offer practical and Our Student Services Online enquiry service
professional advice and guidance to support you makes it easy for you to find answers to common
before, during and after your time at King’s. The questions about student life and to access support
services complement the support provided within services generally.
your academic faculty.
If you can’t find the information you need, you
Our student services teams offer free and impartial can contact student services for support directly
support in the following: on the platform. Once you’re a King’s student
• applying to King’s with login credentials, you’ll also be able to use
• course administration and assessments enhanced features.
• counselling and mental health
self-service.kcl.ac.uk
• disability
• fees, funding and money
• graduation
• housing and accommodation
• international student support
• settling in to student life
• starting at King’s.
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Our courses
BY SUBJECT AREA
The following pages detail information on all of our postgraduate courses, grouped
by subject area. For the majority of postgraduate taught courses, a 2:1 honours
degree or international equivalent is required. Many postgraduate research
degrees will also require a master’s degree or international equivalent for entry.
Please check the course pages online before you apply.
kcl.ac.uk/pg
COURSE NAME START END ONLINE FACE TO FACE (ON CAMPUS)
Academic preparation courses
Pre-sessional
16-week Face-to-face Pre-sessional May September – 16 weeks
16-week Combined Pre-sessional* May September 4 weeks 12 weeks
11-week Face-to-face Pre-sessional June September – 11 weeks
11-week Combined Pre-sessional* June September 4 weeks 7 weeks
6-week Face-to-face Pre-sessional July September – 6 weeks
6-week Combined Pre-sessional* June/July September 4–5 weeks 1–2 weeks
COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
Arts, culture and media
Taught courses
Arts & Cultural Management MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Big Data in Culture & Society MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Christianity & the Arts MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Classical Art & Archaeology MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Cultural & Creative Industries MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Digital Asset & Media Management MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Digital Culture & Society MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Digital Economy MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Digital Humanities MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
*Our combined pre-sessional courses are a blend of online and face-to-face learning
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COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
Film Studies – Film & Philosophy pathway available MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Media Industries MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Master of Music – Composition or Musicology & MMus 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Ethnomusicology
Theatre & Performance Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
The Classical World & its Reception MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Culture, Media & Creative Industries – option of joint PhD with MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs Optional study abroad
Humboldt University of Berlin PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Digital Humanities – option of joint PhD with National University MPhil 2 yrs 4–6 yrs Optional study abroad
of Singapore PhD 3 yrs –
Film Studies – option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong MPhil 2 yrs 4–6 yrs Optional study abroad
or with National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs –
Music – option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong with MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs Optional study abroad
pathways in composition, musicology, and ethnomusicology PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs Optional study abroad
Biomedical and chemical sciences
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Taught courses
Aerospace Medicine MSc 1 yr – On campus and at RAF Centre
PG Dip 6 months –
Biomedical & Molecular Sciences Research MSc 1 yr – On campus
MRes 16 months – On campus
Cardiovascular Research MSc 1 yr – On campus
Genomic Medicine MSc/PG Cert/PG Dip 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and at St George’s
Human & Applied Physiology MSc 1 yr – On campus
Healthcare Technologies MSc 1 yr – On campus
MRes 1 yr –
Immunology MSc 1 yr – On campus
Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 yr – On campus
Microbiome in Health & Disease MSc 1 yr – On campus
Molecular Biophysics for Medical Sciences MRes 1 yr – On campus
Nutrition MSc 1 yr – On campus
Stem Cell & Regenerative Therapies: From Bench to Market MSc 1 yr – On campus
Tissue Engineering & Innovation Technology MRes 1 yr – On campus
Translational Cancer Medicine MRes 1 yr – On campus
Women & Children’s Health MSc 1 yr – On campus
Research courses
Basic & Medical Biosciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6–7 yrs On campus
Chemistry MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6–7 yrs On campus
Immunology & Microbial Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6–7 yrs On campus
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COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
Business, finance and entrepreneurship
Taught courses
Accounting, Accountability & Financial Management MSc 1 yr – On campus
Banking & Finance MSc 1 yr – On campus
Computational Finance MSc 1 yr - On campus
Digital Economy MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Digital Marketing MSc 1 yr – On campus
Economics & Finance MSc 1 yr – On campus
Finance Analytics MSc 1 yr – On campus
Finance: Asset Pricing MSc 1 yr – On campus
Finance: Corporate Finance MSc 1 yr – On campus
Financial Mathematics MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Finance & Banking MSc Min 2 yrs Max 4 yrs Online learning
PG Dip Min 16 months Max 4 yrs
PG Cert Min 8 months Max 3 yrs
Human Resource Management & Organisational Analysis MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Management MSc 1 yr – On campus
International Marketing MSc 1 yr – On campus
International Marketing (Executive) MSc – 2 yrs On campus
Marketing MSc Min 2 yrs Max 4 yrs Online learning
PG Dip Min 16 months Max 4 yrs
PG Cert Min 8 months Max 3 yrs
Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Public Policy & Management MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Strategic Entrepreneurship & Innovation MSc 1 yr – On campus
Research courses
Management Research MPhil 2 yrs 4 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs
Computer science
Taught courses
Advanced Computing MSc 1 yr – On campus
Advanced Cyber Security MSc Min 2 yrs Max 6 yrs Online learning
Advanced Software Engineering MSc 1 yr – On campus
Artificial Intelligence MSc 1 yr – On campus
Computational Finance MSc 1 yr – On campus
Cyber Security MSc 1 yr – On campus
Data Science MSc 1 yr – On campus
Robotics MSc 1 yr – On campus
Urban Informatics MSc 1 yr – On campus
24OUR COURSES: BY SUBJECT AREA
COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
Research courses
Bioinformatics MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
Computer Science Research MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
Robotics MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs On campus
UK Centre for Doctoral Training: Safe & Trusted AI PhD 4 yrs – On campus
Conflict and security
Taught courses
Conflict, Security & Development MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
History of War MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Intelligence & International Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Affairs MA with pathways in Cyber Security or MA – 2 yrs Online learning
Espionage & Surveillance PG Dip – 16 months
PG Cert – 8 months
International Conflict Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Postgraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/pg
International Peace & Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Relations MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Relations & Contemporary War MA Min 2 yrs Max 6 yrs Online learning
National Security Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Science & International Security MA/PG Dip/PG Cert 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Security, Leadership & Society MSc/PG Dip 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Strategic Communications MA/PG Dip/PG Cert 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and online learning
Sciences Po – King’s Graduate Programme in International Affairs 2 yrs (1 yr in Paris, 2 yrs On campus and study abroad
1 yr in London)
Terrorism, Security & Society MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
War & Psychiatry MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
War in the Modern World MA Min 2 yrs Max 6 yrs Online learning
War Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Defence Studies Research MPhil 2 yrs 4 yrs On campus and online learning
PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs
War Studies Research – option of joint PhD with MPhil 2 yrs 4 yrs On campus and optional study
University of Hong Kong/National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs abroad. Online learning option
available.
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Dental training and science
Taught courses
Advanced Minimum Intervention Dentistry MSc – 3 yrs Online learning with residential
blocks
Aesthetic Dentistry MSc – 3 yrs Online learning with residential
blocks
Conscious Sedation for Dentistry PG Dip 9 months – On campus
Dental Cone Beam CT Radiological Interpretation PG Cert – 9 months Online learning with intensive
training block
Dental Public Health MSc 1 yr – On campus
Endodontics PG Dip – 2 yrs On campus
MSc 3 yrs Online learning with residential
blocks
Endodontology MClinDent 3 yrs/4 yrs – On campus
Fixed & Removable Prosthodontics MClinDent – 4 yrs Online learning with residential
blocks
Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Technology MSc 2 yrs – On campus
Maxillofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation MSc – 3 yrs Online learning with residential
blocks
Microbiome in Health & Disease MSc 1 yr – On campus
Operative Dentistry PG Dip – 2 yrs On campus
Orthodontics MSc 3 yrs – On campus and clinical placements
Paediatric Dentistry MSc 2 yrs – On campus
Periodontology MClinDent 3 yrs/4 yrs – On campus
Prosthodontics MClinDent 3 yrs/4 yrs – On campus
Regenerative Dentistry MSc 1 yr – On campus
Special Care Dentistry MSc 2 yrs – On campus
Tissue Engineering & Innovation Technology MRes 1 yr – On campus
Research courses
Dental & Health Sciences Research MPhil/PhD 3 yrs/4 yrs Up to 6 yrs On campus
Education and child studies
Taught courses
Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Child Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Education MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Education in Arts & Cultural Settings MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and at Southbank
Centre
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Education Management MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Education, Policy & Society MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Child Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Postgraduate Certificate in Education: PGCE/PGCE (School 1 yr - On campus and school placement
– Biology Direct)
– Chemistry
– Computing
– English
– Geography
– Latin with Classics
– Mathematics
– Modern Foreign Languages
– Physics with Mathematics
– Physics
– Religious Education
STEM Education MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and at International
House
Postgraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/pg
Research courses
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3 yrs – On campus
Education Research MPhil/PhD – Max 7 yrs On campus and school placement
Interdisciplinary Policy Studies MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 7 yrs On campus
Language, Discourse & Communication – option of joint PhD MPhil – – On campus and optional study
with University of Hong Kong/ National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 7 yrs abroad
Engineering
Taught courses
Electronic Engineering with Management MSc 1 yr – On campus
Engineering with Management MSc 1 yr – On campus
Healthcare Technologies MSc 1 yr – On campus
MRes 1 yr – On campus
Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 yr – On campus
Mobile & Personal Communications MSc 1 yr – On campus
Robotics MSc 1 yr – On campus
Telecommunications & Internet Technology MSc 1 yr – On campus
Research courses
Engineering MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs On campus
Robotics MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs On campus
Telecommunications MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs On campus
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Geography and the environment
Taught courses
Climate Change: Environment, Science & Policy MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Disasters, Adaptation & Development MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Environment & Development MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Risk Analysis MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Sustainable Cities MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Geography – option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/ MPhil 2 yrs 3–4 yrs Optional study abroad
Humboldt University of Berlin/National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 5 yrs
History and classics
Taught courses
Ancient History MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Classical Art & Archaeology MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Classics MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Contemporary British History MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Early Modern History MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Eighteenth-Century Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and at the British
Museum
History of War MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Medieval History MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Medieval Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Modern History MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (Latin with Classics) PGCE 1 yr – On campus and school placement
The Classical World & its Reception MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
World History & Cultures MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Classics MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Politics and Contemporary History MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
History – option of joint PhD with University of Hong Kong/ MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs Optional study abroad
National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Palaeography & Manuscript Studies MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
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COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
Imaging sciences
Taught courses
Healthcare Technologies MSc 1 yr – On campus
MRes 1 yr –
Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 yr – On campus
Medical Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements*
PG Dip – 18 months
PG Cert – 9 months
Nuclear Medicine: Science & Practice MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
PG Dip 1 yr 2 yrs
PG Cert 1 yr –
Radiopharmaceutics & PET Radiochemistry MSc 1 yr – On campus
Specialist Ultrasound Practice PG Cert – 9 months On campus and clinical placements*
Ultrasound in Emergency & Critical Care PG Cert – 9 months On campus and clinical placements*
Vascular Ultrasound MSc – 27 months On campus and clinical placements*
PG Dip – 18 months
Postgraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/pg
PG Cert – 9 months
Research courses
Biomedical Engineering & Imaging Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6–7 yrs On campus
Neuroimaging Research MD(Res) 3 yrs – On campus
Mphil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs
International affairs and development
Taught courses
China & Globalisation MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Conflict, Security & Development MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Disasters, Adaptation & Development MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Emerging Economies & International Development MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Environment & Development MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Geopolitics, Territory & Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Affairs MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Ethics & Human Values MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Health & Social Justice MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Health with Conflict & Security MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Disasters & Adaptation MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Global Surgery MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Health Professions Education MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Mental Health MSc 1 yr – On campus
History of War MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
* Students must have a supervised clinical placement within the NHS before admission
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Intelligence & International Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Conflict Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Peace & Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Political Economy MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Relations & Contemporary War MA 2–6 yrs Max 6 yrs Distance learning
International Relations MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Leadership & Development MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Leadership Studies with reference to Security & Development PhD 3–4 yrs – On campus
Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Politics & Economics of the Middle East MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Russian and Eurasian Politics & Economics MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Security, Leadership & Society MSc/PG Dip 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Sustainable Cities MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
War Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Chinese Studies Research – option of joint PhD with University MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs Optional study abroad
of Hong Kong/National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs Optional study abroad
Contemporary India Research – option of joint PhD with National MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs Optional study abroad
University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs Optional study abroad
Languages and literatures
Taught courses
Ancient History MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Applied Linguistics & English Language Teaching MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Classical Art & Archaeology MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Classics MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Comparative Literature MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Crititical Theory MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Early Modern English Literature: Text & Transmission MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Eighteenth-Century Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and at the British
Museum
European Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and abroad
Language & Cultural Diversity MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Medieval Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Modern Languages, Literature & Culture MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Modern Literature & Culture MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
PGCE (English) PGCE 1 yr – On campus
PGCE (Latin with Classics) PGCE 1 yr – On campus
PGCE (Modern Foreign Languages) PGCE 1 yr – On campus
30OUR COURSES: BY SUBJECT AREA
COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
Shakespeare Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and at Shakespeare’s
Globe
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and at International
House
The Classical World & its Reception MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Theatre & Performance Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Comparative Literature – option of joint PhD with University MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus and optional study
of Hong Kong or National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 4-6 yrs abroad
Creative Writing MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4-6 yrs
English – option of joint PhD with National University of MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus and optional study
Singapore/University of Hong Kong/Humboldt University of Berlin PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs abroad
French MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
German – option of joint PhD with Stuttgart University/Humboldt MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus and optional study
Postgraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/pg
University of Berlin PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs abroad
Language, Discourse & Communication – option of joint PhD MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
with University of Hong Kong/National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Law
Taught courses
Competition Law LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Construction Law & Dispute Resolution MSc 18 months /1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Economics for Competition Law PG Dip – 1 yr Blended learning
MA – 2 yrs
EU Competition Law PG Dip – 1 yr Blended learning
MA – 2 yrs
European Law LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
European Union Law PG Dip – 1 yr Blended learning
MA – 2 yrs
Global Ethics & Human Values MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Intellectual Property & Information Law LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Business Law LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Corporate & Commercial Law PG Cert/PG Dip/LLM – Min 2 yrs LLM Online learning
International Dispute Resolution LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Financial & Commercial Law PG Cert/PG Dip/LLM – Min 2 yrs LLM Online learning
International Financial Law LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
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International Tax Law LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Master of Laws LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Medical Ethics & Law MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Medical Law MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Public Procurement Regulation in the EU & in its Global Context PG Dip – 1 yr Blended learning
MA – 2 yrs
Transnational Law LLM 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
UK, EU & US Copyright Law PG Dip – 1 yr Blended learning
MA – 2 yrs
Research courses
Law Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs – On campus
Mathematics
Taught courses
Complex Systems Modelling MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Financial Mathematics MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Mathematics MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Theoretical Physics MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Mathematics (Applied Mathematics & Pure Mathematics) MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6–8 yrs On campus
Statistics MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6–8 yrs On campus
Nursing and midwifery
Taught courses
Advanced Clinical Practice MSc 1 yr 3 yrs On campus
PG Dip – 2 yrs
PG Cert – 1 yr
Advanced Critical Care Practice PG Dip – 2 yrs On campus
Clinical Nursing MSc 1 yr – On campus and a 10-day clinical
observation
Clinical Research MRes 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Midwifery MSc – 1 yr On campus
Nursing MSc – 1 yr On campus and blended learning
Nursing with Registration Graduate entry as an Adult Nurse, MSc 2 yrs – On campus and clinical placements
Children’s Nurse or Mental Health Nurse
Palliative Care MSc/PG Cert/PG Dip 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Specialist Community Public Health Nursing – Health Visiting/ MSc 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
School Nursing PG Dip 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and clinical placement
32OUR COURSES: BY SUBJECT AREA
COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
Research courses
Health Studies Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6 yrs On campus and blended learning
Midwifery Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6 yrs On campus and blended learning
Nursing & Midwifery Research with University of Hong Kong MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs – On campus and blended learning
Nursing Research MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6 yrs On campus and blended learning
Pharmacy, pharmacology and forensic science
Taught courses
Analytical Toxicology MSc 1 yr – On campus
Biopharmaceuticals MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Clinical Pharmacology MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
PG Dip 1 yr 2–3 yrs
PG Cert 1 yr 2 yrs
Clinically Enhanced Pharmacy Independent Prescribing PG Cert – 9 months On campus
Drug Development Science MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
PG Dip 1 yr 2–3 yrs
PG Cert 1 yr 2 yrs
Postgraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/pg
Forensic Science MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and placement
MRes 15 months 30 months
Pharmaceutical Analysis & Quality Control MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Pharmaceutical Technology MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Pharmacology MSc 1 yr – On campus
Pharmacy Practice MSc – 3 yrs On campus
MSc (Prescribing) – 3 yrs
PG Dip – 2 yrs
PG Dip (Prescribing) – 2 yrs
PG Cert – 1 yr
Research courses
Cancer & Pharmaceutical Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6–7 yrs On campus
Population Health & Environmental Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6–7 yrs On campus
Philosophy and religion
Taught courses
Christianity & the Arts MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Critical Theory MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Ethics & Human Values MA 1 yr – On campus
Global Health & Social Justice MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Philosophy MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
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Philosophy of Medicine & Psychiatry MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Religion MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Theology & Religious Studies Grad Dip 9 months 18 months On campus
Research courses
Master of Philosophical Studies MPhilStud 2 yrs 3–4 yrs On campus
Philosophy Research – option of joint PhD with National PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs Optional study abroad
University of Singapore/Humboldt University of Berlin
Theology & Religious Studies MPhil 2 yrs 4 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Physics
Taught courses
Medical Engineering & Physics MSc 1 yr – On campus
Physics MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Physics Research at Strand Campus – option of joint PhD with MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 4–6 yrs On campus
University of Hong Kong/Erasmus Mundus
Research groups:
– Photonics & Nanotechnology
– Biological Physics & Soft Matter
– Theory & Simulation of Condensed Matter
– Theoretical Particle Physics & Cosmology
Policy and society
Taught courses
Bioethics & Society MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Child Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
China & Globalisation MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Climate Change: Environment, Science & Policy MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Conflict, Security & Development MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Dental Public Health MSc 1 yr – On campus
Emerging Economies & International Development MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Gerontology & Ageing MA/MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Health & Social Justice MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Global Health with Global Surgery MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Health Professions Education MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Conflict & Security MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Disasters & Adaptation MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Mental Health MSc 1 yr – On campus
International Child Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
34OUR COURSES: BY SUBJECT AREA
COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
International Programme in Addiction Studies MSc 1 yr 2 yrs Online learning
Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Public Policy & Management MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Public Policy MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Age-Related Diseases MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 4–6 yrs On campus
Gerontology Research MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
Global Health & Social Medicine MPhil 2 yrs 4 yrs On Campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs On Campus
Health Service & Population Research MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
Interdisciplinary Policy Studies Research MPhil/PhD 1 yr 4–7 yrs On campus
Old Age Psychiatry MD(Res)/MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
Social Science, Health & Medicine Research MPhil 2 yrs – On campus
Politics and economics
Taught courses
China & Globalisation MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Postgraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/pg
Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Digital Economy MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Double Master’s in Asian & International Affairs MA 2 yrs (1 yr in Beijing, 1 – On campus and study abroad
yr in London)
Economics & Finance MSc 1 yr – On campus
Emerging Economies & International Development MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
European Studies MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and optional study
abroad
Intelligence & International Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
International Political Economy MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Political Economy MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Political Economy of Emerging Markets MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Politics & Economics of the Middle East MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Politics & Contemporary History MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Public Policy MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Russian and Eurasian Politics & Economics MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Science & International Security MA 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Brazilian Studies Research MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Contemporary History MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Development Studies with reference to Emerging Economies PhD 3–4 yrs 6–7 yrs On campus
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European Studies Research MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
International Political Economy MPhil 2 yrs 4 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 7 yrs
International Relations joint PhD with the Institute of International MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus and study abroad
Relations at the University of São Paulo PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Political Economy Research – option of joint PhD with National MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs Optional study abroad
University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Politics Research MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Public Policy Research MPhil 2 yrs 3 yrs On campus
PhD 3 yrs 4–6 yrs
Russian & Eurasian Studies PhD 4 yrs 8 yrs On campus
War Studies Research – option of joint PhD with University MPhil 2 yrs 4 yrs Study abroad and online learning –
of Hong Kong/National University of Singapore PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs both optional
Psychiatry, psychology and neuroscience
Taught courses
Addiction Studies MSc 1 yr – On campus
Affective Disorders MSc 1 yr – On campus
Applied Neuroscience MSc – 2–6 yrs Online learning
PG Dip – 16 months – 4 yrs Online learning
PG Cert – 8 months – 3 yrs Online learning
Applied Statistical Modelling & Health Informatics PG Cert 1 yr – On campus
MSc 1 yr –
PG Dip 1 yr –
Child & Adolescent Mental Health MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Clinical Neurodevelopmental Sciences MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Clinical Neuropsychiatry MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Clinical Neuroscience MSc 1 yr – On campus
Cognitive Behavioural Therapies PG Dip 1 yr – On campus
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis PG Dip/PG Cert 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Developmental Psychology & Psychopathology MSc 1 yr – On campus
Early Intervention in Psychosis MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Family Therapy MSc/Grad Cert 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Forensic Mental Health MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Genes, Environment & Development in Psychology & Psychiatry MSc 1 yr – On campus
Global Mental Health MSc 1 yr – On campus
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COURSE NAME LEVEL FULL TIME PART TIME LOCATION
Health Psychology MSc 1 yr – On campus
International Programme in Addiction Studies MSc 1 yr 2 yrs Online learning
Mental Health Studies MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Mental Health, Ethics & Law MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Neuroscience MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Organisational Psychiatry & Psychology MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Psychiatric Research MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Psychology & Neuroscience of Mental Health MSc – 2–6 yrs Online learning
PG Dip – 16 months – 4 yrs
PG Cert – 8 months – 3 yrs
War & Psychiatry MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Research courses
Addictions MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Basic and Clinical Neuroscience MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Postgraduate Guide 2020 • For up-to-date course details, please visit kcl.ac.uk/pg
Biostatistics and Health Informatics MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Clinical Psychology DClinPsy 3 yrs – On campus
Forensic & Neurodevelopmental Science MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Health Service & Population Research MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Medical Humanities MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs On campus
Neurodevelopmental Disorders MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Neuroimaging MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Old Age Psychiatry & Dementia MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Psychological Medicine MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Psychology MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Psychosis Studies MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
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Social, Genetic & Developmental Psychiatry MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases Research MPhil/PhD 3 yrs 6 yrs On campus
MD(Res) 2 yrs 4 yrs
Public health
Taught courses
Dental Public Health MSc 1 yr – On campus
Global Health with Global Surgery MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Health Professions Education MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Conflict & Security MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Global Health with Disasters & Adaptation MSc 1 yr 2–4 yrs On campus
Palliative Care MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
PG Dip 1 yr 2 yrs
PG Cert 1 yr 2 yrs
Public Health: Primary Care pathway/Environmental Health MPH 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
pathway/Allied Health pathway
Public Health MSc – 2–6 yrs Online learning
PG Dip – 16 months – 4 yrs
PG Cert – 8 months – 3 yrs
Women & Children’s Health MSc 1 yr – On campus
Research courses
Palliative Care or Rehabilitation Research Mphil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6 yrs On campus
Life Course Sciences MPhil/PhD 3–4 yrs 6–7 yrs On campus
Specialist training for medical professionals
Taught courses
Advanced Medical Training PG Cert 6 – 12 months 12 – 24 months On campus
Advanced Paediatrics MSc 1 yr 2 yrs On campus
Aerospace Medicine MSc 1 yr – On campus and at RAF Centre
PG Dip 6 months –
Cardiovascular Research MSc 1 yr – On campus
Clinical Dermatology MSc 1 yr – On campus
Clinical Education MA – 3 yrs On campus
PG Dip – 18 months On campus
PG Cert – 1 yr On campus
Dietetics MSc 2 yrs – On campus and clinical placements
PG Dip 17 months –
Genomic Medicine MSc/PG Dip 1 yr 2 yrs On campus and at St George’s
PG Cert 2 yr 1–2 yrs On campus and at St George’s
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