Undergraduate Prospectus 2014 by King's College London

Undergraduate Prospectus 2014

Contents WELCOME TO KING’S

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Discover why our graduates are so employable

KEY INFORMATION Fees & funding Accommodation King’s residences King’s Campuses Support for students Applying International students

PROGRAMME GROUPS BY SUBJECT

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Anatomy & Human Sciences Biochemistry Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Sciences Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies Chemistry Classics, Ancient History & Classical Archaeology Comparative Literature Computer Science Dentistry Education & Professional Studies English European Studies Film Studies French Geography German History International Foundation Programmes Law Liberal Arts Management Mathematics Medical Physiology Medicine Midwifery Molecular Genetics Music Neuroscience Nursing Nutrition & Dietetics Pharmacology Pharmacy Philosophy Physics Physiotherapy Political Economy & International Development Social Science, Health & Medicine Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies Theology & Religious Studies War Studies

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Further help Index

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Welcome to King’s I am delighted to have this opportunity to share with you an insight into life at King’s. I am also glad to show you something of how we work to inspire you and help you realise your full potential both during your time with us and after you graduate. King’s is one of the world’s leading universities with a distinguished history, a solid foundation and an innovative atmosphere. At the centre of a wide range of cutting-edge research and globally respected teaching and learning, the College continues to provide a prestigious modern education for its students. In the last 180 years King’s has made an extraordinary contribution to modern life, particularly in the areas of science, medicine, healthcare, social science, education, law and the arts. One of the oldest universities in the UK and the fourth oldest in England, King’s pioneering research continues 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. There are almost two hundred thousand former students and staff around the world who are part of the King’s family. Indeed, I am particularly proud that King’s maintains its reputation for friendliness and inclusiveness and continues to emphasise its tradition of working ‘in the service of society’. I hope you enjoy both learning about our past but also seeing how our work and the broad mix of programmes available are very much aimed towards your future.

Professor Sir Richard Trainor Principal

After my degree, I will be going into Technology in Investment Banking, where I will be starting out as an Application Developer following on from an internship that I undertook at the end of the second year. The Careers Service were great in helping me with my CV and providing tips with regards to the interview process. Vasfiye, Computer Science BSc

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The best university in the UK for graduate employment The Sunday Times refers to King’s as ‘one of the academic powerhouses of British and world higher education, pushing the frontiers of knowledge on so many fronts and applying the newly-gained expertise in practical ways’. The profile also describes the College as ‘elite’ but not ‘elitist’. King’s strong employment record was confirmed earlier in 2012 by the Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA). It has the highest Employment Performance Indicator (EPI) within the Russell Group for full-time firstdegree students, with 95.2 per cent of graduates in work or study six months after graduation. King’s aims to support you as students to maximise your potential and to succeed in your chosen careers. From day one we work with you to achieve this. There are many ways to get the most out of your time with us and to develop skills that go way beyond your chosen programme,

enhancing your chances of employment when you graduate. These include: • Professional skills development programmes • Internships and work experience • Volunteering • Study abroad • Careers fairs • Alumni networking events • Sector-specific events • Alumni links, including mentoring • Online job database with part-time work, internships and graduate opportunities. www.kcl.ac.uk/careers

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Something that stood out at the open day was the friendly and welcoming attitude everyone seemed to have. There are so many different societies and clubs to join that the choice is overwhelming, offering the opportunity to meet new people who share your interests. Róisin, Classics BA

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An appetite for learning King’s provides choice and flexibility, giving new insight to your area of study. Within your degree programme you can choose modules that interest you and it may be possible to study modules from other departments. Programme types and content Three main types of degree programme are offered at King’s: • Single honours • Joint honours • Major/minor honours A Foundation Degree in Education Studies is also offered. Each programme comprises a number of modules each with a credit value. For a standard three-year programme the total credit value is 360. Our online prospectus has details of module choices and interdisciplinary opportunities available for each programme. www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus

Internships Internships are a proven way to boost your employability. At King’s you are encouraged and supported to take advantage of internships through a variety of routes including through your department. Study Abroad & Internships at King’s develops, manages and monitors quality-assured internships and placements for you that provide work-based learning specific to academic areas. www.kcl.ac.uk/internships

Summer School Learn, live and experience being a student at King’s with our intensive and rewarding summer programmes. Choose courses that run for either three or six weeks taught by academics passionate about their subjects. An optional social programme adds to your central London experience and the chance to make new friends. For details visit www.kcl.ac.uk/summerschool

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Human Sciences provides a wide knowledge platform in the first year, followed by the freedom to tailor your studies to your personal interests. Additionally at King’s we get the opportunity to do human dissection and incorporate foreign language modules alongside scientific studies. I was awarded a studentship, enabling me to work in one of King’s research laboratories. Few universities encourage their students to take part in such innovative and clinically relevant research and it has motivated me to do a PhD. Emma, Human Sciences BSc (now Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc )

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WELCOME TO KING’S

Take your learning further at King’s Additional study options are available to enhance the experience of your chosen programme and give you an edge when seeking employment. The Associateship of King’s College (AKC)

Postgraduate study at King’s

Unique to King’s, the AKC was originally awarded in 1835. It provides lectures on aspects of ethics, philosophy and theology, Biblical studies and Christian doctrine and can be taken by all students alongside their degree. Organised by the Dean’s office, further details are available at www.kcl.ac.uk/akc

Undergraduate students learn in an environment active in research and graduate teaching. As your degree progresses there are opportunities to investigate continuing your studies at King’s through to PhD level.

Evening language and specialized classes

Many departments across King’s offer CPD- accredited short courses to keep you up to date with current thinking and professional practice. For availability and details, please visit webpages for individual departments or www.kcl.ac.uk/shortcourses

The Modern Language Centre offers CPD-accredited language courses to help develop and update your language and communication skills.

Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

26 languages are offered in not-forcredit evening classes that are also open to the public. King’s students receive a discounted rate. Specialised courses, such as legal and business language are also available. www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/mlc

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Recently undergraduates were able to apply to the department for the chance to contribute to a number of interdisciplinary research projects. My application was successful and as a result I got some invaluable first-hand experience of what it is like to do research in the field of computer science – so far it is the highlight of my time at King’s. Josh, Computer Science MSci

WELCOME TO KING’S

Discovery at King’s is key to everything we do It informs and supports our teaching and learning in every area. King’s staff and students make headlines with discoveries, inventions and distinctions building on our world-class tradition of excellence. For details and updates of our recent discoveries and research making the headlines www.kcl.ac.uk/news Stem cell catalogue funding The Wellcome Trust and Medical Research Council (MRC) in October 2012 announced a £12.75 million initiative to create a catalogue of high-quality adult stem cells, so-called induced pluripotent stem cells (iPS cells). The initiative, led by King’s and the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute, aims to provide a knowledge base to underpin the use of such cells in studying the effects of our genes on health and disease. It lays the foundations to create a new iPS cell bank, providing a world-class resource for UK researchers. The investment enables researchers to exploit the technology made possible by the discoveries of Professor Sir John Gurdon and Professor Shinya Yamanaka, who in 2012 received a Nobel prize for their pioneering research into changing adult cells into stem cells.

Mapping a written constitution for the UK Researchers led by Robert Blackburn, Professor of Constitutional Law and Director of the Centre for Political & Constitutional Studies, have published a report that, for the first time, sets out in one document the issues that need to be resolved in seeking agreement on the principle of the UK adopting a written constitution.

Political Economy research projects Two research projects received funding from the Economic and Social Research Council’s Rising Powers and Future Research Leaders programmes in October 2012. The first project is ‘State strategies of governance in global biomedical innovation: the impact of China and India’. The second is ‘Voices in the City: Understanding the role of the City of London as a multi-level policy actor and the impact of the financial crisis.’

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Compelling evidence of the Higgs boson In July 2012, John Ellis FRS, Clerk Maxwell Professor of Theoretical Physics, joined his colleagues at CERN as they revealed compelling evidence that they have discovered a new particle consistent with the Higgs boson. King’s alumnus and Fellow Professor Peter Higgs FRS first proposed the ‘Higgs boson’ particle in 1964. Researchers have since carried out the world’s largest experiment at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) in Geneva, recreating the vital seconds after the birth of the universe in a bid to unearth the particle. The discovery ranks as one of the most important scientific advances of the last 100 years.

Mummy at the Gordon Museum The first human to be mummified in the style of the ancient Egyptians for at least 3,000 years has joined the Gordon Museum of Pathology’s collection at Guy’s Campus for proper curation and continued research. Alan Billis was terminally ill when he volunteered to be mummified. The display is only available to medical staff and is not open to the public.

Lost writings of Katherine Mansfield discovered Chris Mourant, a PhD student in the Department of English, uncovered four previously unseen stories by prominent modernist writer Katherine Mansfield whilst conducting research in the King’s College London Archives.

HIGGS BOSON

WELCOME TO KING’S

LOST WRITINGS

MUMMY AT THE GORDON MUSEUM

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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

GUY’S CAMPUS

WELCOME TO KING’S

STRAND CAMPUS

KING’S WATERLOO CAMPUS

THE SHARD

FINANCIAL DISTRICT

TATE MODERN

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE THEATRE

KING’S GUY’S CAMPUS

WATERLOO STATION

KING’S ST THOMAS’ CAMPUS

King’s at the heart of London King’s is London’s most central university with four campuses by the River Thames between Westminster and the City and one in South London. Our location makes us a magnet to talent from all over the world and provides a dynamic extended campus for your studies.

WATERLOO CAMPUS

ST THOMAS’ CAMPUS

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King’s connections King’s has connections with people and organisations all over London from government, business and industry to charities, sport and culture. As a student you benefit from these links in many ways on your programme, in the networks and contacts you make, through special events and guests invited to the College. King’s is actively engaged with cultural and arts organisations including:

For information about internships organised through King’s: www.kcl.ac.uk/internships

• Barbican Centre • British Library • British Museum • National Gallery • National Theatre • Royal Opera House • Royal Shakespeare Company • Royal Society of Arts • Sadler’s Wells • Shakespeare’s Globe • Southbank Centre • Tate Modern • V&A

Law events with top City firms

Our news and events pages are a good way to keep up to date with the activities involving our connections. www.kcl.ac.uk/cultural

Science Engagement & Communication BSc organises internships with:

King’s College London Law Society aims to help students understand the rigid application process for applying to law firms. 11 of the country’s largest law firms visit King’s for the Annual Application Skills Workshop giving King’s law students an edge:

BRITISH LIBRARY

SHAKESPEARE’S GLOBE

• Allen & Overy • Ashurst • Baker & McKenzie • Berwin Leighton Paisner • Field Fisher Waterhouse • Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer • Hogan Lovells • Herbert Smith Freehills • Norton Rose • Pinsent Masons • Shearman & Sterling www.kcllawsociety.org.uk

• Natural History Museum • Science Museum • Zoological Society of London, (London Zoo) • Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew • Field Studies Council • British Science Association • Institute of Physics BRITISH MUSEUM

WELCOME TO KING’S

The main reason I chose to attend King’s College London is its central London location. Just a short walk away you can reach the Globe Theatre or the Tate Modern gallery, making you feel as if you are surrounded by all the cultural highlights of London. Catherine, Comparative Literature BA

TATE MODERN

I chose King’s because of its reputation, location and facilities. King’s provides a variety of opportunities for students to network and meet professionals from across industry. The networking events not only help me to build up my personal connections but also give me insights into the career I plan to develop. Yang, Business Management BSc NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

LONDON OLYMPICS 2012

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Living London As a student it costs you less to enjoy London than at probably any other time in your life. Discounts are plentiful at shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, cinemas, theatres and for travel. There are subsidised on-campus facilities and services provided by King’s College London Students Union (KCLSU) and the University of London Union (ULU) including shops, cafés, bars, gyms, pools, clubs and societies. Information about student discounts is available from KCLSU: www.kclsu.org

Summer • Festivals include: Lovebox, Field Day and Wireless

London offers plenty of opportunities to gain work experience and network through part-time work, professional placements and internships. Many students work for the College whilst studying; for either the Students Union (KCLSU) or through the College’s on-campus temp agency which advertises roles across a wide range of College departments.

• Concerts in Hyde Park

For more about working in London while you study: www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/ services/careers/jobs

Popular events in London Spring • The Virgin London Marathon, starting in Greenwich Park and finishing near Buckingham Palace • Chelsea Flower Show • Boat Race (Oxford vs Cambridge) on the River Thames.

WEST END LIVE FESTIVAL

• Wimbledon Tennis Grand Slam tournament • Notting Hill Carnival • London Mela • BBC Proms, July to September, the world’s largest classical music festival. Autumn • London Film Festival • Diwali on Trafalgar Square • Lord Mayor of London’s Thames Festival • Guy Fawkes Night. Winter • Oxford Street and Regent Street Christmas lights switched on with special guest celebrity or band

GUY FAWKES NIGHT

• Ice-skating at Somerset House • Lord Mayor’s procession and fireworks display • New Year’s Eve fireworks and New Year’s Day parade • Chinese New Year celebrations.

Keep an eye out for film premieres taking place in Leicester Square because they’re fun, free and a chance to see or even meet celebrities! Isabelle, French BA

WELCOME TO KING’S

My advice would be to always ask anywhere you buy food or clothes whether they do student discount, as many places offer up to 20 per cent off. Ruksana, Neuroscience BSc

When it comes to travelling around London get yourself a student Oyster card and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t travel at rush hour if you can help it. I cycle to Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s saving myself even more! James, Environmental Monitoring, Modelling & Management MSc BUCKINGHAM PALACE

ICE-SKATING AT SOMERSET HOUSE

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King’s is cosmopolitan 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 multinational student and staff populations. Global Institutes

Study Abroad

King’s Global Institutes promote understanding of fast-changing parts of the world and encourage engagement with 21st-century powers. They are designed to build connections through study, staff and student exchange, research collaboration and knowledgesharing. They act as a hub of excellence for original research and engagement with key regions, working closely with strategic university partners and our overseas offices.

King’s has wide-ranging partnerships with leading institutions across the globe. As a King’s student you have the opportunity to study abroad for a semester or year as part of your programme. King’s also welcomes students enrolled on degree programmes overseas to study with us for a semester or year.

For details about the research projects, learning opportunities and Global Institute activities: www.kcl.ac.uk/globalinstitutes

Strategic university partners

• Brazil Institute • Lau China Institute • India Institute • Institute of North American Studies • International Development Institute • Russia Institute

Go Global Each autumn Study Abroad & Internships hosts a week of events and activities to celebrate the growing internationalisation at King’s. This includes workshops, guest lectures and a study abroad fair that bring together individual departments, partner universities and student societies to promote all aspects of international education.

MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICAN WELCOME EVENT

For more information about studying abroad: www.kcl.ac.uk/studyabroad

King’s has seven key strategic partners with whom we have particularly strong alliances and ongoing commitment, incorporating a wide range of disciplines and departments: • 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.

PARTNER UNIVERSITY: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE

To find out more about collaboration and joint programmes with our partnership universities: www.kcl.ac.uk/strategicpartners

For more information about how Go Global could expand your learning: www.kcl.ac.uk/study/abroad/goglobal LATIN AMERICAN STUDENT WELCOME EVENT

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Studying Classics at the University of California, Santa Barbara was one of the greatest times of my life: I got an experience of a different culture and education, took part in new activities such as surfing and snowboarding and I became more independent, flexible and responsible. Best of all was that I made lifelong friends from all over the world. I would highly recommend studying in California. Tarika is in her final year studying Classics. Before Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s she studied in Paris and has since studied in California as part of her degree.

My year abroad was spent in Cuba and Brazil and it was full of ups and downs but all the experiences together make a year that I would not change one bit. I learnt, I lived and I loved. There is nothing more you can ask for. President of the Brazilian and Portuguese Society, Hannah is in her final year studying Spanish and Portuguese. She spent her third year in Cuba and Brazil. PARTNER UNIVERSITY: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHAPEL HILL

AFRICAN STUDENT WELCOME EVENT

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

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Enhancing the King’s experience King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) KCLSU gives you opportunities to make lifelong friends, build your CV and ultimately be part of the King’s community that KCLSU is at the heart of. 10 things KCLSU offers: • Over 50 sports teams competing in local and national leagues weekly • Over 200 cultural, performance, religious, vocational, political, campaigning and volunteering activity groups • Skills development programme gives you the opportunity to acquire the experience you need to succeed when your studies come to an end • Volunteering and campaigning opportunities that give you the chance to reach out and inspire the local, national and international community • Student media, offering you access to ‘Roar!’ student newspaper, KCL Radio and KCL TV

Student Voice As a King’s student, you can stand as a representative or vote for those you want representing you, and then the elected take the student voice to every level of KCLSU, King’s and the national student movement. So by choosing student representatives you are ensuring your union remains just that – your union. For details on how to get involved visit www.kclsu.org

Music The internationally renowned Chapel Choir offer choral scholarships worth £400 per annum. The choir sings services in the chapel, tours internationally and has made many recordings. Visit www.kcl.ac.uk/choir

KING’S CHAPEL CHOIR

The College orchestra welcomes suitably qualified instrumentalists. The Guy’s, King’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals’ Music Society is open to staff and students.

• The Waterfront Bar, Guy’s Bar and Tutu’s offering you food, drink, club nights and live gigs at affordable student prices • Kinetic Fitness Club, your student gym at Waterloo campus offering you the very best in health and fitness • King’s Shop, full of all your King’s memorabilia needs • Advice service, giving you academic advice whenever you need it • NUS Extra cards that give you access to hundreds of discounts across KCLSU and in the high street.

STREET DANCING

King’s has a friendly, welcoming and diverse community. I am a part of a widening participation project, committed to finding and supporting bright young minds that may need help in making an informed decision about higher education and at present I am training to be a mentor. Jade, International Politics BA

WELCOME TO KING’S

I’m glad I go to King’s, as it supports me in everything I do. There is a student society for anything you’re passionate about and if there isn’t one, you can start it. I’ve co-written and co-directed a play for the AfroCaribbean Society and through the Creative Writing Society I’ve been in the audience for a reading by the poet Inua Ellams. Chibundu, History BA

I am a member of the university’s drama society, The King’s Players. Particularly incredible experiences include being invited to attend the National Student Drama Festival by one of the organisers, as well as performing at the Camden Fringe Festival. Pawel, German with a year abroad BA

KCL RADIO

UNDERGRADUATE EVENT

Whether you’re into clubbing, sports or whatever else, the students’ union here offers practically everything. KCLSU run their own student gym and various sports clubs. The welcoming atmosphere and all the events organised by the halls of residence and KCLSU make you feel right at home. Max, Physics MSci RUGBY

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King’s people When you graduate from King’s you become part of a distinguished network of alumni that dates back to the foundations of the College. Our alumni, staff and students continue to make headlines today with discoveries, inventions and distinctions.

The third volume of Sir Charles Lyell’s Principles of Geology is written while he is the first Professor of Geology at King’s.

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William S Gilbert, librettist, graduates from King’s.

Florence Nightingale founds the world’s first school of Nursing at St Thomas’ Hospital.

Novelist Somerset Maugham qualifies as a doctor at St Thomas’.

Sir William Kelsey Fry of Guy’s develops maxillofacial surgery to treat First World War injuries.

Sir Owen Richardson, former Professor of Physics at King’s, receives the Nobel Prize for his work on thermionics.

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First public transmission of an electric telegraph message by Sir Charles Wheatstone, Professor of Experimental Philosophy at King’s.

Novelist Thomas Hardy studies languages at King’s.

James Clerk Maxwell develops his theory of electromagnetism and the ‘Maxwell equations’ while Professor of Natural Philosophy at King’s.

Virginia Woolf, novelist and critic, studies at the King’s Ladies Department in Kensington from 1897 to 1902. She takes classes in Greek, Latin, German and History.

Charles Barkla, Professor of Physics at King’s 1909-13, receives the Nobel Prize for work on X-rays.

Sir Frederick Gowland Hopkins, former student and lecturer at Guy’s, is awarded the Nobel Prize for his discovery of growthstimulating vitamins.

Sir Edward Appleton, former Wheatstone Professor at King’s, receives the Nobel Prize for his explorations of the ionosphere.

Dr Max Theiler, former student at St Thomas’, receives the Nobel Prize for developing a vaccine for yellow fever.

GRADUATION CEREMONY FOR THE DENTAL INSTITUTE, SOUTHWARK CATHEDRAL

Sir Charles ScottSherrington former lecturer at St Thomas’ receives the Nobel Prize for his work on the nervous system.

Professor Peter Higgs studies for his BSc, MSc and Sir Arthur C PhD at King’s. He Clarke CBE, is responsible science fiction writer, graduates for the theory of Higgs boson, the from King’s primary object with first-class of enquiry for honours in CERN’s LHC in Physics and Geneva. Mathematics.

WELCOME TO KING’S

Maureen Duffy, poet, novelist and playwright, graduates in English from King’s. Her work includes, ‘A Nightingale in Bloomsbury Square’ and ‘Microcosm’.

The Rt Hon Sir Robin Auld studies for his LLB and PhD at King’s. Appointed Lord Justice of Appeal and then Senior Presiding Judge for England and Wales 1995-98.

Susan Hill CBE is author of many bestselling novels, including the ghost story, ‘The Woman In Black’ which has run as a play in London’s West End for over 20 years.

Professor Dame Nancy Rothwell, one of Britain’s best-known female scientists, graduates from Queen Elizabeth College (gaining her PhD in 1978).

Professor Gerald Russell of the Institute of Psychiatry first identifies the bulimia nervosa syndrome.

Professor Sir James Black of King’s receives the Nobel Prize for his development of betablockers and anti-ulcer drugs.

Researchers at King’s receive one of the UK’s first two licences to carry out human embryonic stem cell research.

Katherine Grainger CBE, a doctoral Law student at King’s, wins Olympic rowing gold medal.

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Professor Jean Hanson, the first woman FRS at King’s is coproposer of the sliding filament theory of muscle contraction.

Dame Cicely Saunders, founder of the modern hospice movement, graduates from St Thomas’.

Professor Maurice Wilkins CBE of King’s receives the Nobel Prize for his part in the discovery of the structure of DNA.

Michael Morpurgo OBE, children’s author and writer of Warhorse, studies English & French at King’s. He is co-founder of the charity, Farms for City Children.

Writer Hanif Kureishi graduates in Philosophy from King’s.

The Most Reverend Desmond Tutu, alumnus and later Visiting Professor of King’s, is awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.

Alain de Botton writes his first novel while studying for a master’s in philosophy at King’s.

Novelist Dr Mario Vargas Llosa, a former Lecturer in Spanish American Literature at King’s is awarded the Nobel Prize for literature.

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Key information Fees & Funding Accommodation King’s residences King’s campuses Support for students Applying International students

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What you need to know We realise that going to university will be 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 decisions, and for parents and care givers to offer advice and support. The following key information pages are an introduction to everything you need to know before coming to King’s College London. For more detailed information visit www.kcl.ac.uk

Open days For an insight into what it’s like to be a student at King’s our open days provide an excellent opportunity to meet with students and staff, tour relevant parts of the college and attend a variety of talks. To reserve your place visit www.kcl.ac.uk/ openday

Virtual tour

KEY INFORMATION

Experience a virtual tour from our virtual open day pages www.kcl.ac.uk/virtualtour

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Fees & funding 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 figures are correct for 2013 and will increase for 2014. Please check key websites for the most current figures.

Home/EU students

Government grants and bursaries

King’s merit-based scholarships

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

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 and be invited to an interview during the selection process.

Government grant

How much does it cost? Estimated fees and London living costs per year

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£25,001-42,611

£3,354

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NHS Funding

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The NHS meets the tuition fees for home students studying: • Dentistry • Medicine • Midwifery • Nursing • Nutrition & Dietetics • Physiotherapy.

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living expenses

accommodation, travel and general living costs loan fees

Living expenses are offered here as a guide to living in reasonable comfort in London. This cost will vary according to your own cicumstances and lifestyle.

How to pay Student loan

• Check your eligibility to see whether you can get a student loan to subsidise your living expenses. Loans of up to £7,675 in 2013 will be available for most eligible full-time students. • All of your tuition can be paid by a tuition fee loan. • You only start to repay your student loan after you have left university and are earning over £21,000. • Repayments are nine per cent of income above £21,000, and come out of your salary pre-tax. • The student loan does not affect your credit rating (for when you want to buy a house) and all outstanding repayments will be written off after 30 years.

Maintenance Grant

Amount you could receive with a household income of…

KEY INFORMATION

King’s bursaries, scholarships and further help

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, scholarship name

Amount you could receive with a household income of… £0-25,000

£25,001-42,611

National Student Scholarship

£3,000 first year only

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King's STEM Enterprise Scholarship

£10,000/year n/a

King's Living Bursary

£1,500/year

£1,000

Access to Professions

£9,000 first year only

King’s Student Fund

£100-£3000/year Income assessed on application

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

Scholarship

Amount you receive on merit-based schemes…

Angela Scott Medical Award

£1,000/year

Desmond Tutu Scholarship

£8,000/year

Dickson Poon Scholarship (Law)

Up to full fee waiver/year

Biomedical Engineering Scholarship

£6,000 fee waiver/year

Women in Science

£3,000 cash bursary, first year only

Tynybedw Bursary (Law) available to Welsh residents only

£8,000/year and £9,000 in third year

King’s is introducing a number of new merit awards to recognise the very best students. These will be awarded across all undergraduate schools, recognising personal characteristics, in addition to academic excellence, that mark a student out as having the potential to be a leader in their chosen field.

International Hardship Fund

The UK government changes to student finance do not affect overseas (fee-status) students.

How much does it cost? Estimated fees per year

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

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Overseas students

Student Funding Office

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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. We would encourage you to contact our staff if you need any help or advice, both before and during your studies.

£30,000 £25,000 £20,000 £15,000 £10,000 £5,000 £0 classroom- laboratory- MPharm clinicallybased based programmes based programmes (except programmes MPharm) programmes

For advice on fees for a particular programme, contact the relevant admissions office for your programme (see relevant subject).

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

How to pay Scholarships for international 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. Bursary, grant, scholarship name

Maximum amount available under scheme

Desmond Tutu Scholarship

£15,000 fee waiver/year

Dickson Poon Scholarship

Up to full UK fee waiver/ year

United World Colleges UWC

Up to £24,000/year

KEY WEBSITES King’s: www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug www.kcl.ac.uk/funding UK government: www.gov.uk/education/student-finance www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator

CONTACTS Contact Student Funding Office Web www.kcl.ac.uk/funding Email funding@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 4471/2

Loans for international students

US Federal Stafford Loans will be available for most US students.

KEY INFORMATION

Country-specific information for international students is available at www.kcl.ac.uk/international

www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus for full programme details

Accommodation GREAT DOVER STREET APARTMENTS

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VOICE OF THE STUDENT

King’s offers a range of accommodation to suit the varied needs of students. Many first-year undergraduates live in a College residence or University of London Intercollegiate or Nominated residence. Others may live at home, in the private rented sector in shared houses, rented flats or with third-party providers.

King’s allocated residences

Living in King’s College Halls gave me the opportunity to talk to and learn from amazing students from every part of the world at breakfast and dinner. There are a wide variety of facilities on-site including two libraries, two full-sized squash courts, a games room and a common room. I loved it so much I returned the following year as a Senior Student to support the new students and organise events. Ahmad, Computer Science with a year abroad BSc

The majority of King’s residences are in central London and most are close to King’s teaching campuses. All are within the London travel zones one and two. College/Nominated/ Intercollegiate accommodation currently includes: • Self-catered halls of residence. • Apartments: self-catering for four to eleven students; each room with en-suite shower and WC. • Studios: self-catering single/double studios; each room with en-suite shower, WC and kitchen facilities. • Intercollegiate accommodation (catered): all full-time King’s students can also apply for a place in one of the University of London Intercollegiate halls (Lillian Penson Hall is postgraduate only), which offer a valuable opportunity to mix with students from other colleges. N.B. A programme of refurbishment is due to commence from summer 2013 for approximately two years; consequently, facilities and availability of residences may vary. For up-to-date information on all residences, please check www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm regularly. We have limited accommodation for couples. International Hall has provision for families, priority is given to new international applicants (apply direct). For further information please refer to www.halls.london.ac.uk/student For more information about each residence see page 30.

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KEY INFORMATION

Allocation procedure When offered a place on a two-year or longer programme, you will be directed online where 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, with a home address outside the M25 ring road at the time of application. • Applications that reach the College Accommodation Services by 30 June before the autumn in which your study will start. After your firm acceptance of an offer at King’s, the offer of accommodation will usually be for your first year. At times of high demand, priority for places in residence is given to first-year students from overseas with no permanent home address inside the UK and to applicants with exceptional housing needs. Accommodation applications for 2014-15 entry will be available to applicants via the web. Communication from Accommodation Services regarding acknowledgements and confirmation of offers will be by email to the email address provided by the applicant via the UCAS application. The accommodation system is continually reviewed; for more information on developments, please refer to www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

Specific housing requirements Prospective students with specific housing requirements should make early contact with the College’s Disability Advisory Service and Accommodation Services to discuss. Applicants indicating specific housing requirements will be asked to complete a medical self-assessment/ personal statement form, which should be completed in liaison with their GP/specialist or relevant support. This must be returned to Accommodation Services at the time of application. Forms are available at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm Please note that completion of the form does not guarantee an allocation or a place in a specific residence/ room type.

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Accommodation fees

Private rented sector accommodation

Pre-course accommodation

Prices vary according to facilities and locations. The table on this page gives a guide, based on 2012-13 prices and accommodation style, and is subject to upward revision for 2014-15. Heating and lighting costs are included in the fees, as are meals (where provided). The ‘My accommodation’ brochure gives more details. Standard residence agreements are offered for a fixed period (currently usually 40 weeks for King’s and Nominated residences or 36-38 weeks at Intercollegiate halls).

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 King’s staff are unable to find private accommodation on a student’s behalf, they are happy to give advice and events/sessions are arranged throughout the summer to assist those seeking accommodation in the private rented sector. In addition to the College Accommodation Services, King’s students may use the University of London Housing Services (ULHS), which offer a private accommodation service. The ULHS has an excellent website and password access is available to prospective students who register with ULHS. Lists of vacant properties are available throughout the year (including flats, houses, rooms etc). Lists of hostels and accommodation agencies and information on a range of housing issues are also available as well as the ULHS flatshare noticeboard. Visit www.housing.lon.ac.uk for more details.

Students who wish to look for private accommodation or have not found accommodation may 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 152).

Private student residences Private student residences 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.

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£98.91-£109.62

Shared rooms £79.94 Couple £158.48-£186.20

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£119.91

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£119.91

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King’s Accommodation Services The office is located in the Macadam Building adjacent to the Compass Student Centre. The Compass is open to all students of the College from 09.00-18.00 Monday to Thursday and 09.00-17.00 on Fridays for general enquiries. To discuss a specific accommodation requirement a member of Accommodation Services will be at the Compass counter 14.0016.00 Monday to Friday (additional morning Counter Service 10.00-12.00 noon during August/September) and telephone enquiries are accepted from 09.30-17.00 Monday to Friday. You can also book an appointment to meet with a member of Accommodation Services. Additionally, students looking for accommodation in the private rented sector can also use the University of London Housing Services (see Further help page 152).

International applicants We recognise the importance for international students of securing accommodation for your first year at university. Priority for places within each quota is therefore given to those who have not lived or studied in the UK before and whose application for accommodation is received by Accommodation Services by 30 June, prior to commencing study in September of the same year. A quota of places is also allocated to Study Abroad Independent applicants and Study Abroad Exchange applicants from partner universities outside of the EU who submit their application before the 30 June closing date.

Self-Catered Residences

Nominated Residences

Six in WC1, one in W1

KEY INFORMATION

Catered Residences Intercollegiate halls

MOONRAKER POINT

www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus for full programme details

King’s residences GREAT DOVER STREET APARTMENTS

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VOICE OF THE STUDENT

All King’s residences are non-smoking and provide CCTV, security, swipe card access and laundry facilities. A limited number of places may be available in single gender areas of the accommodation. Applicants should indicate a preference on their application and check availability with Accommodation Services/Residence Office. Regrettably, availability of facilities cannot be guaranteed.

Great Dover Street Apartments • Self-catered.

Living at Stamford Street Apartments means that access to both the Waterloo and Strand campuses is within short walking distance, which is most convenient and saves travel costs. The residence is self-catered and so allows for flexibility and the ensuite is ideal. Amy, Classical Studies BA

• Apartment style with 769 en-suite single bedrooms in 113 apartments. • Each room equipped with a fridge and internet. • Located in Zone 1 (within the Congestion Charge zone) within walking distance of Guy’s and Waterloo campuses. Apartments contain a shared kitchen with television. Other shared facilities include TV lounge and social space with pool table and table tennis, cycle shed and 24-hour computer room with printers.

Hampstead Residence • Self-catered. • Corridor style with 428 single bedrooms, a number of twin rooms and two self-contained bedsits/flats suitable for couples. Shared kitchens, toilets and bathrooms. • Located in Zone 2. Shared facilities include TV lounges, a bar, music practice room with piano, internet, 24-hour computer room equipped with printers and study rooms.

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KEY INFORMATION

King’s College Hall • Located in Zone 2. As part of King’s vision to improve and develop its provision of student accommodation, and in association with the modernisation of Denmark Hill Campus, King’s College Hall is being redeveloped to deliver new self-catered accommodation opening September 2014. Students will benefit from a new design specification for the study areas, bedrooms and from associated kitchen/dining facilities, student computing and printing services, high-speed wireless connectivity and café and bar facilities. Resident students will also be able to take advantage of facilities at the Denmark Hill Campus. The new complex has been designed to provide a secure and welcoming environment for residents including landscaped facilities between the blocks of accommodation, a fitness circuit and external wi-fi access via a new reception foyer. Every effort is being made to draw residents and vehicles off the public highway into the complex.

Stamford Street Apartments • Self-catered. • Apartment style with 548 en-suite single bedrooms in 89 apartments. Two rooms suitable for couples. All rooms are equipped with fridge and internet. • Located in Zone 1 (within the Congestion Charge zone), within walking distance of Waterloo, Strand and Guy’s campuses. Apartments contain a communal kitchen with TV. Other shared facilities include on-site cycle store and adjacent bar and gym (for which an additional fee is payable) available on Waterloo Campus.

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Nominated residences

• Self-catered.

A number of rooms are available under a nomination agreement at Moonraker Point, Orchard Lisle and Iris Brook.

• For postgraduates and mature undergraduates. • Corridor style with 24 single rooms and two double rooms suitable for couples.

Moonraker Point – a Unite property located in Zone 1

• Shared kitchens, toilets and bathrooms.

• Single en-suite bedrooms and studios.

• Located in Zone 1 (within the Congestion Charge zone) within walking distance of the Strand and Waterloo campuses.

• Studios are furnished with a kitchenette with integrated fridge, microwave and hob.

Shared facilities include TV lounge, internet, bike shed, and communal garden. Limited offstreet parking is available.

• Bedroom furniture includes a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and bedside cabinet. • Internet access.

Iris Brook and Orchard Lisle Houses – Collegiate AC

Wolfson House • Self-catered. • Accommodation for 269 students. Most single rooms are located on corridors with a small number grouped in small cluster flats. • 12 one-bedroom flats suitable for couples. • Shared kitchens, toilets and bathrooms. • Located in Zone 1 (within the Congestion Charge zone) within walking distance of Guy’s and Waterloo campuses. Shared facilities include a small common room and internet.

The College is pleased to announce that through a partnership with The Guy’s & St Thomas’ Charity and Collegiate AC, residential accommodation on the Guy’s campus, known as Iris Brook and Orchard Lisle, which completed refurbishment in 2013, will be available for us to let to students of the College in September 2014. This accommodation will comprise single study bedrooms arranged in flats of three to five, with shared kitchen and bathroom facilities, as well as some studio-style accommodation and one-bedroom flats for couples.

University of London Intercollegiate Halls These accept full-time students from all the Colleges within the University of London. All of the Intercollegiate Halls accommodate primarily undergraduate students. Half of the places at International Hall are reserved for international postgraduate and undergraduate students. Most of the Intercollegiate Halls (excluding Nutford House) are located in the Bloomsbury area. With the exception of Studios and Flats at International Hall, the Intercollegiate Halls are catered. All have laundry facilities, TV room, music room and quiet study room. NB A programme of refurbishment is due to commence from summer 2013 for approximately two years. Consequently, facilities and availability of residences may vary. For up-to-date information on all residences, please check www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm regularly.

It is anticipated that this accommodation will be on an Assured Shorthold Tenancy on either a 40- or a 51-week contract for postgraduates only.

KEY INFORMATION

Further information may be found on the Collegiate AC webpages at www.collegiate-ac.com

MOONRAKER POINT

www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus for full programme details

King’s campuses King’s four main campuses for undergraduates are in central London, next to the River Thames and easy to access by public transport. Each has a distinctive range of buildings, unique atmosphere and modern study facilities. The campuses have KCLSU student centres, Compass student support centres, student computing rooms, chapel and chaplaincy.

Weekly campus tours With a current student as your guide, weekly campus tours provide a chance to discover more about where you may study as a King’s student (they exclude accommodation and departmental visits). Available on Wednesdays and Fridays at Guy’s, Strand and Waterloo campuses www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife

Open days For an insight into what it’s like to be a student at King’s, our open days provide an excellent opportunity to meet with students and staff, tour relevant parts of the College and attend a variety of talks. For details and to reserve your place, visit www.kcl.ac.uk/openday

Virtual tour Experience a virtual tour from our virtual open day pages www.kcl.ac.uk/study/virtualtour

KEY INFORMATION

VOICE OF THE STUDENT

Guy’s Campus

Home to: Biomedical Sciences (also at Waterloo), Dentistry, Medicine

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• Guy’s Bar, drinks, coffee and food • Refectory • Student advice office

As a dental student I am based at Guy’s Campus in London Bridge; one of the hospitals at which I spend my clinical days is Guy’s Hospital, which is the tallest hospital in the world. The dental clinics, housed on floors 20-30, give a beautiful view of London.

• Chapel and chaplaincy • Gym and swimming pool • New Hunt’s House Library, Keats Room and Wills Library • The Gordon Museum of Pathology • Health Schools Admissions Centre.

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Denmark Hill Campus

Home to: postgraduate study at the Institute of Psychiatry (IoP), and frequented by medical students.

What’s on site?

In South London accessible by bus and overground trains from central London. The campus includes Maudsley Hospital and King’s College Hospital. Close to the Dulwich Picture Gallery (the oldest purpose-built public art gallery in England), the Horniman Museum and Crystal Palace National Sports Centre.

• Residences for on-call students on medical rotation • Student/staff refectory with patio and garden • Weston Education Centre Library with IT and study facilities and a coffee lounge.

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The Denmark Hill and King’s College Hospital campus mixes a community feel with an internationally recognised hospital environment. I live in south-east London, so training at Denmark Hill is a real privilege as it’s a chance to work with and interact with the local community. It’s also a place where we get teaching from inspirational research leaders in world-renowned settings like the liver transplant unit. I really feel like I’m getting a fantastic opportunity to learn in the heart (and soul!) of London.

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Nada, Medicine MBBS

King’s College Hall

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VOICE OF THE STUDENT

Strand Campus

Home to: Arts & Humanities, Law, Natural & Mathematical Sciences, Social Science & Public Policy (also at Waterloo)

Between the Houses of Parliament and St Paul’s Cathedral, adjacent to Somerset House and opposite the Royal Courts of Justice. Within a few minutes walking distance are: • Covent Garden • Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery and National Portrait Gallery • West End theatres and cinemas.

What’s on site? Originally opened in 1831, recent major redevelopment restored many of the original features and created new and improved teaching and social spaces.

• Maughan Library at Chancery Lane: archives and special collections • King’s Careers & Employability • The Waterfront: drinks, coffee and food • Tutu’s: nightclub and gig venue • Chapters café/restaurant • Accommodation Office • Counselling, Student Advice and Health Clinic • English Language Centre (Drury Lane Building) • Modern Language Centre and Open Learning Centre • Centre For Arts & Sciences Admissions

There are a variety of activities available both within the King’s community and in London, for example I participate in an assortment of performing arts activities in London, and on campus I am a member of the choir. London is the perfect place for me to study International Politics as there is wide access to opportunities, for example I have been invited to watch Prime Minister’s Questions at The House of Commons. Jade, International Politics BA

In 2012 expansion into the East Wing of the iconic Somerset House provided a new home for law. Also at the Strand Campus:

Waterloo Campus

VOICE OF THE STUDENT

Location

Home to: Biomedical Sciences (also at Guy’s), Nursing & Midwifery, Social Science & Public Policy (also at Strand), Dentistry (also at Guy’s)

Location

What’s on site?

A few minutes walk from Waterloo station.

Comprises three main buildings: • Franklin-Wilkins Building, completely refurbished and reopened in 2000 • Stamford Street Apartments, with en-suite accommodation • James Clerk Maxwell Building, teaching and College administration.

Next to the Southbank Centre which includes: • British Film Institute’s Southbank and IMAX cinemas • Royal Festival Hall • Queen Elizabeth Hall • National Theatre • Hayward Gallery • Purcell Room.

Plus: • Kinetic Fitness Club • Café and bar • Franklin-Wilkins Library • Student Funding Office

I chose King’s because of its prestigious reputation, excellent employment opportunities and outstanding nursing course. I am mainly based at the Waterloo campus and once I am there, there is no need to leave due to the fantastic amenities – the funky canteen and huge library. Plus the bonus of being a student in London means I now get student discounts, meaning cheaper entry to loads of clubs and exhibitions, and cheaper travel which is really useful. Sophia, Nursing with pre-registration – Mental Health Nursing BSc

KEY INFORMATION

VOICE OF THE STUDENT

St Thomas’ Campus

Home to: continuing medical and dental teaching

Location

What’s on site?

On the opposite side of the River Thames from the Houses of Parliament and close to Lambeth Palace.

• Teaching facilities • Florence Nightingale Museum • St Thomas’ House Library and IT services

You can’t get closer to the heart of London than when you’re working at Tommies. Eating your lunch on the river overlooking the Houses of Parliament and Big Ben is almost surreal. Being in Lambeth you get a hugely diverse patient population and see a lot of interesting cases. You also have the library and Simulation and Interactive Learning Centre here which is incredible for practiscing clinical skills.

The Rectory and Brian Creamer House halls are nearby.

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Support for students

VOICE OF THE STUDENT

King’s provides a comprehensive range of services to support students face-to-face, by telephone, email and online.

Advice and international student support

During my course, 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 environment in which to learn. Gabriella, Computer Science MSci

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 • immigration status • legal issues • money management • welfare benefits.

Childcare The Student Advice & International Support Service provides support and guidance for student parents including information on funding childcare. You can find out more on the Student Support webpages www.kcl.ac.uk/advice

Computing facilities • student computing rooms • college-wide wireless network and broadband access in halls • laptop loans service • King’s email account, calendar and instant messaging • lecture capture, download of lectures recorded by your tutors • access to software and subject-specific 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 • printing, photocopying, scanning and A0 poster printing.

Counselling The Student Counselling Service offers a confidential service to help students cope with any problems or difficulties related to their studies or of a personal or emotional nature.

Disability Advisory Service There is a wide range of support available for disabled students, including those with long-term medical conditions or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia. We would encourage you to disclose any condition for which additional support may be required so we can discuss potential support at the earliest opportunity. The Disability Advisory Service provides information, advice and guidance to applicants and students 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 020 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. All students following programmes of over six months are entitled to NHS healthcare, including international students. For shorter stays and countries that do not have reciprocal health agreements, it is essential that you have health insurance (check with the Student Health Centre). For more details visit www.kcl.ac.uk/healthcare Dental care is available free of charge to students who can be seen by Dentistry students at the Dental Institute under supervision.

Library and IT services Located at each of the main campuses, Library and IT Services provide: • access to materials for the subjects taught on campus • information specialists for subject specific enquiries • enquiry desk staff for help with IT services to support learning and research • lending, self-service and reference services • free document delivery services between King’s campuses and between the College and other universities • long opening hours, including 24/7 during the spring/summer examination time • individual and group study spaces • access to Senate House Library and other universities within the M25 consortium.

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On and off campus access to electronic resources including: • bibliographic and full text databases • ebooks • ejournals • library catalogues • subject gateways.

Parents, carers and teachers To arrange a visit, find out more about the services King’s offers students and schools or to sign up for our newsletter, please go to our dedicated webpages: www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/schoolscolleges www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/parents

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

Religious provision King’s has two chapels: the College Chapel, Strand Campus and the Chapel of Thomas Guy, Guy’s Campus; and quiet rooms, at Waterloo and Denmark Hill campuses. These are open to everyone for private prayers and reflections. For Muslim students, there are men’s and women’s prayer rooms at all sites. A full-time Anglican Chaplain heads the College Chaplaincy which includes Roman Catholic, Orthodox and Free Church Chaplains.

The Rabbi to Jewish students in London works as an associate of the Chaplaincy. The Chaplaincy Offices at the Strand, Guy’s, Waterloo and Denmark Hill campuses are open for students to drop in. Within the student’s union are active religious societies.

Student support centres The Compass student support centres are sited at: • Strand Campus • Waterloo Campus • Guy’s Campus • Denmark Hill Campus. The Compass team help students with: • enquiries about living and learning experiences • student status letters • replacement ID cards. Compass Online provides 24/7 remote access to frequently asked questions. The Compass hosts drop-in sessions with support teams and can make referrals to more specialized staff. For more information and contact details, refer to www.kcl.ac.uk/thecompass

When I first came to King’s the students and staff were very welcoming and helpful. 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

Study skills and English support King’s English Language Centre offers support to native English speakers or those with nearnative proficiency who want more academic skills training, such as using sources effectively, presentation skills, and writing critically. For full details, visit www.kcl.ac.uk/elc

Technology for learning Using wireless or your personalised Global Desktop, you’ll have 24-hour access to the internet from your laptop or mobile device to: • access email • download lecture notes • search databases • consult ejournals. The College-wide elearning platform provides flexible delivery of teaching via multi-media technologies. King’s intranet offers a range of student services and virtual campus environments for easy access to programme and personal information.

www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus for full programme details

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Access to vast multidisciplinary and multicampus information resources including: • archives, special collections, journals • information tools • manuscripts • maps • multimedia resources • music scores • official publications • photographs • reference tools • software and services including web tutorials for industry. • statistical data.

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Learning support

Applying

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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.

Here in London, with business on your doorstep, you can really start to picture where your future lies. 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

The King’s Admissions Office aims to treat your application on its individual merits and provide you with a decision on a timely basis. This section is designed to provide you with more information as to how your application will be considered, with a view to helping you make the most competitive application possible. There is further information on our website www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug

How to apply to King’s All students wishing to apply for an undergraduate degree programme at King’s must apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). This can be completed by selecting the ‘Apply’ option on their website (www.ucas.com). The UCAS institution code for King’s 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. Alternatively, you can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for further details. Please note that due to high demand for places on our undergraduate programmes, we advise you to apply early in the admissions cycle and to observe UCAS deadlines to ensure you are eligible for admission. All applications received before 15 January 2014 will be given equal consideration and are subject to defined programme-specific admissions criteria. After this date it may be necessary to close admission on certain courses before the cycle finishes. Please also note that the deadline for applications to medicine and dentistry is 15 October 2013. If you are considering applying for part-time study, study abroad, summer programmes, English language or postgraduate programmes then please view the following websites 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/study/pg www.kcl.ac.uk/ugparttime

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King’s online portal King’s has an online portal called ‘myApplication’ for all students applying to our undergraduate programmes. This allows you to track the status of your application and, if your course requires it, see if you’ve been invited to interview. If your application is successful you can view the details of your offer and apply for accommodation. International applicants can also view information specific to their needs such as information on the UK ‘points-based’ visa system. Once you have submitted your UCAS application King’s will 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.

Deferred entry/gap year King’s is happy to consider applicants who wish to take a year out to gain some specific experience, earn funds in preparation for their studies or generally broaden their 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. Students are of course also welcome to apply to King’s towards the beginning of their gap year after completing their qualifications.

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.

Three-year and four-year degree programmes Some of our science programmes are offered either as a three-year BSc or a four-year MSci. Applicants considering applying for an HE maintenance grant (or for any form of sponsorship) should consider applying for the four-year degree programme if they are uncertain about future plans. Funding bodies are not usually willing to increase the amount

Disabled students If you are disabled, including long-term medical conditions and/or specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia, we would encourage you to disclose this in your UCAS application. We can then provide you with any additional information and support that might prove helpful. Your application will be considered based upon your academic merit and potential for your chosen programme. Students on some programmes, for example medicine, with ‘fitness to practise’ criteria will also be required to complete a health questionnaire. If your course requires an interview, the information that you provide can help us to ensure that we make any suitable arrangements required. You could also use this opportunity to visit the Disability Advisory Service, for more information see page 36. 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

A-levels

IB Diploma

Cambridge Pre-U

A*AA

35 points and HL 766

AAA

BTEC Extended Diploma†

Admissions criteria For each of our undergraduate programmes we have included an overview of our selection procedure and, where appropriate, indicated any additional non-academic selection criteria that an admissions tutor may be looking for in potential students. Admissions tutors may consider all aspects of the UCAS form including examination grades, predicted grades, your personal statement and the reference.

Contextual data Tutors at 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/study/ug/admissions

Aptitude tests All our medicine (UKCAT), dentistry (UKCAT) and law (LNAT) programmes require students to take an aptitude test, shown in brackets. More detailed information is provided in the entrance requirement section for each programme. These tests are

compulsory and therefore you should check this information carefully before you apply and make sure that you take the test before the required deadline.

Interviews Some of our courses require students to attend an interview in order to assess qualities which might be harder to assess from the UCAS application alone, or perhaps when a student is presenting non-traditional qualifications. Please note that 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 152).

Admissions Policy For further detailed information on King’s admissions policies please see www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug This website will provide applicants, parents/carers and teachers with answers to many more of the frequently asked questions pertaining to admissions policy.

Access to HE Diploma†

Scottish Highers

Irish Leaving Certificate

US Advanced Placement Test

US SAT

HKDSE

3 principal D*DD subjects at D2, D3, D3

39 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit.

AAAAA, and AA at Advanced Higher

A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 B1

Three AP at 555

SAT with a total score of 1950 with at least 600 in each section OR ACT with a score of 29 and 3 SAT-S with a score of 600 in each AND an AP with 5 in compulsory subject(s)

Three elective subjects 15 average at minimum Levels 5*, 5, 5 and Level 4 in each of the four core subjects

35 points and HL 666

3 principal DDD subjects at D3, D3, D3

36 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit.

AAAAB and AA at Advanced Higher

A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1

Three AP at 555

SAT with total of 1900 (at least 600 in each section) OR ACT with 28 and 3 SAT-S (with 600 in each) AND an AP at 4 in compulsory subjects

Three elective subjects 14 average at minimum Levels 5, 5, 5 and Level 4 in each of the four core subjects

AAB

35 points and HL 665

3 principal DDD subjects at D3, D3, M2

33 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit.

AAABB and AB at Advanced Higher

A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1

Three AP at 554

SAT with total of 1800 (at least 600 in each section) OR ACT with a score of 27 and 3 SAT-S (600 in each) AND an AP with 4 in required subject

Three elective subjects 13 average at minimum Levels 5, 5, 5 and Level 4 in each of the core subjects.

ABB (Nutrition course only)

34 points and HL 655

3 principal DDD subjects at D3, M2, M2

30 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit.

AABBB

A1 A1 B1 B1 Three AP B2 B2 at 544

SAT with total of 1800 (at least 600 in each section) OR ACT with a score of 27 and 3 SAT-S (with 600 in each section)

Three elective subjects 13 average at minimum Levels 5, 5, 4 and Level 4 in each of the core subjects.

BBB (Nursing and Midwifery only)

32 points and HL 555

3 principal DDM subjects at M2, M2, M2

27 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit.

ABBBB

A2 B1 B2 B2 B3 B3

SAT with total of 1800 (at least 600 in each section) OR ACT with a score of 27 and 3 SAT-S (with 600 in each section)

Three elective subjects 12 average at minimum Levels 5, 4, 4 and Level 4 in each of the core subjects.

Three AP at 444

French Baccalauréate

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of funding after the student has registered, but rarely object to students transferring from a four-year to a three-year programme.

Supplementary information on units taken may be required.

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Entry requirements King’s accepts a wide range of UK and international qualifications for entry to our programmes, so for detailed information we advise looking at the ‘entry requirements’ section for your chosen programme in our online prospectus at www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus However as a guide, we have included our A-level and IB Diploma requirements in the programme section of this prospectus, and a table of the most common equivalencies on page 39.

King’s offers many different sports, social and charitable clubs which are a fantastic opportunity to meet new people, develop new skills, and give back to the community. I play football and tennis, mentor a primary year-five student weekly, engage in a variety of events as a Student Ambassador and travelled to Kenya last summer as part of a charity project. There truly is something for everyone! Irfan, Medicine MBBS

This is by no means a restrictive list: if your qualification is not listed, please check our online prospectus for further details, or contact prospective@kcl.ac.uk and we will be very happy to advise you.

Compulsory and preferred subjects Some programmes offered at King’s require you to have studied a subject(s) to a certain level before starting your undergraduate studies. We will specify these in the programme requirements and in our online prospectus. 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 certain 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, then you may wish to consult www.russellgroup.ac.uk/informed-choices

Further guidance: UK qualifications GCE: A-levels (A2) and AS-levels Applicants would normally be expected to study four AS-level subjects and then pursue three of these at A-level, though some candidates may take more. For many applicants, AS-level results will be available when making their application to King’s and these results will be used to supplement the overall A-level predictions when assessing an application. AS unit grades, if included as part of the application, and Unit Mark Scores (UMS), if included by the referee, may assist the admissions staff when considering the merits of an application.

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If students have completed their additional/ ‘fourth’ AS-level at the point of application, then their offer may be conditional on three A-level subjects only. Applicants who take most of their examinations at the end of the second year of A-levels would normally be made a conditional offer based on three A-levels and an additional AS-level. King’s places no prejudice over the timing of these exams, though some courses may require three A2s to be taken in one sitting. In both cases, high achievement in the ‘fourth’ AS-level subject may compensate for an applicant who narrowly fails to achieve the A-level offer. The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) has the potential to develop many skills which may prove beneficial when studying at King’s, but we recognise that not all students may have access to this qualification and therefore it is not included as part of the standard entry requirements. For students offering the EPQ it may be considered in place of the ‘fourth’ AS-level subject. Please note that AS/A-level General Studies and AS/A-level Critical Thinking are not accepted by King’s as one of your A-level or AS-levels. However, if you are made an offer, the grade achieved in General Studies or Critical Thinking may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer. We do not wish to disadvantage applicants who are only offered the opportunity to study three subjects at A-level (without the additional AS-level) at their school or college. These students, usually attending international institutions, will not normally be required to offer the additional/ fourth AS-level. We would encourage international applicants in this position to contact the relevant admissions officer for advice before applying.

GCSE requirements

Access to HE Diploma

Other international qualifications

Some programmes also require students to have achieved a certain standard(s) at GCSE (or equivalent). For example, students applying for a degree or postgraduate diploma leading to registration as a nurse or midwife must have achieved five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language, Mathematics and Science.

King’s welcomes applicants with the UK Access to HE Diploma, and will usually specify a certain number of Level 3 credits required at Distinction and Merit level. Where our entry requirements specify compulsory or preferred subjects, applicants may be asked for additional information on the subject content of their Diploma. We recognise that many referees may not feel in a position to accurately predict Access to HE results early in the application cycle – we would still encourage referees to provide as much detail as possible and indicate if we can contact them at a later date for an update on the applicant’s progress.

King’s students come from over 148 countries across the globe and unfortunately we are only able to provide the entry profiles for certain qualifications here in the printed prospectus. Our admissions staff is experienced in supporting international applicants and assessing a wide range of qualifications. You can find specific entrance requirements for qualifications from many countries on the King’s website at www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus Alternatively, you can contact us to discuss your eligibility before you apply at prospective@kcl.ac.uk.

Cambridge Pre-U King’s welcomes applications from students studying the Pre-U. Each programme will require a specific level of achievement in the three principal subjects. We recognise that some students might offer a mixed portfolio of Pre-U and A-level qualifications and are experienced in assessing such applications.

Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma King’s welcomes applications from those studying the Welsh Baccalaureate Advanced Diploma. Most students will normally have studied three A-levels in addition to this qualification and it is likely that their offer will be based on the three A-level subjects. For those students with just two A-level subjects, a pass for the core element of a successfully completed Advanced Diploma may be considered in the place of one A-level subject.

Scottish Highers and Advanced Highers Most programmes will accept applicants based upon Highers alone, but some programmes also require applicants to undertake two Advanced Highers as well.

BTEC Extended Diplomas Most of our programmes will consider the Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma. Where our entry requirements specify compulsory or preferred subjects, applicants may be asked for additional information on the subject content of their Diploma and offers may specify that Distinctions are achieved in specific units, in addition to an overall result for the Diploma. Applicants offering other Level 3 BTEC qualifications in addition to qualifications such as A-levels may also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Further guidance: international qualifications International Baccalaureate

English language requirements To follow our programmes successfully and fulfil student visa requirements, you must have a strong command of English and be able to apply this in an academic environment. Therefore, international students will usually be required to provide certificated proof of competence in English prior to commencing studies. This requirement may be waived, but only if the College is satisfied that your previous academic record clearly demonstrates your ability to study and be examined in the English language. The table below shows our minimum requirements, and may be subject to change, so please check our website for updates. For entry onto any of the English Language Centre programmes, please refer to details given on the English Language Centre’s website www.kcl.ac.uk/elc

King’s welcomes students from the UK and across the globe studying the IB. Our offers are points-based, normally out of a total point score of 45, which includes the core/bonus points. We will usually also specify grades in Higher Level (HL) subjects and occasionally in Standard Level (SL) subjects.

US qualifications Most of our programmes will consider students who will have completed a total of three or four Advanced Placement Tests by the end of their senior year. These should in total be the equivalent of at least six semesters of college introductory courses. Some programmes will also consider students with SAT-I or the ACT alongside three SAT-S grades. Please consult the individual programme entries in our online prospectus for further details. Your High School transcript may also be considered as part of the admissions process.

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Please note that whilst King’s encourages students to stretch themselves academically, students who are entered early for their public examinations should have the potential to achieve the same grade as might be expected if they were entered in the standard year. Thus a student who gains a GCSE B in Year 10 or AS-level B in Year 11, will be considered to have B grades and may not be considered favourably when compared to students who achieved A grades in the standard year.

International students King’s welcomes around 6,500 international students each year from over 148 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 and where to find the answers • welcome and orientation programme • accommodation • international careers fairs and employment • pre-sessional English language courses • in-sessional language training and study skills courses • fees, funding and international scholarships • academic life – the teaching and learning at King’s.

International students’ Welcome and Orientation Programme 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.

Summer School The Summer School offers a variety of undergraduate level courses to students from around the world. The courses use ‘London as a classroom’ to challenge and inspire students who are looking for a unique summer experience. See www.kcl.ac.uk/summerschool

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 usually be required to provide official documentation to prove your English language ability before starting your studies. The table below provides details of acceptable English language qualifications and scores.

International Foundation Programmes 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 highachieving students who do not qualify for direct undergraduate entry. See page 92, International Foundation Programmes for more information. The ELC also offers summer pre-sessional courses for offer holders, and provides language and study skills support for all students during your studies.

Plus, regional information tailored to students from over 80 countries, pre-departure and arrival check lists and feedback from past and present international students.

QUALIFICATION

English requirements

ENGLISH LANGUAGE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Please check which programme cluster listed opposite (on page 43) offers your programme of interest and match its colour code in the table below to find the relevant English language requirements

English Language O-level/GCSE/ IGCSE

Contact ELC directly

IELTS

IELTS 5.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in reading and writing and 5.0 in listening and speaking). Law applicants require a minimum of IELTS 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5)

6.5 overall; minimum of 5.5 in all skills

7.0 overall; minimum of 6.0 in all four skills

7.0 overall; minimum of 6.5 in all four skills

7.0 overall; minimum of 7.0 in all four skills

TOEFL (IBT)

71 iBT (with a minimum of 16 in listening and speaking, 17 in reading and writing). Law applicants require 80 iBT (no skill below 17).

93 + minimum 24 in writing and reading, 20 in listening and speaking

100 + 24 in writing and reading, 22 in listening and speaking

100 + minimum 24 in writing and reading, 22 in listening and speaking

109 + minimum 24 in all skills

Cambridge Advanced Certificate

Contact ELC directly

Not accepted

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English

Contact ELC directly

King's College London International N/A Foundation/Science Foundation Programmes

B+

B+ (A for Law)

King's College London Pre-sessional Programme (PsP)

65%

70%

N/A

Please note all of the above are accepted as proof of English language competency only if taken within the last two years.

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Programmes 44 46 48 50 52 54 56 60 62 66 70 73 75 78 80 84 86 90 92 94 98 100 102 105 107 111 114 116 118 120 124 126 129 131 133 136 138 140 142 146 149

PROGRAMMES

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Anatomy & Human Sciences Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 22 Applicants per place 2012: 8 Teaching staff: 24 • Gain hands-on knowledge of the human body with dissection classes in your second and third years

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 three-dimensional 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

CONTACTS Contact Health Schools Admissions Centre Web www.kcl.ac.uk/biohealth Email ug-healthadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 6511

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• Join research laboratories led by researchers at the forefront of their field in your final year.

Why study in the department of Anatomy & Human Sciences at King’s? There are very few UK university degree programmes that offer a fully integrated approach to the study of the human being. The Department of Anatomy & Human Sciences at King’s has an excellent reputation for both teaching and research. Situated in the well-equipped and attractive Guy’s Campus, the department houses a number of world-renowned research groups, and attracts substantial grant income. Research effort is being directed into aspects of vertebrate development, including mechanisms underlying the formation and maintenance of the nervous system, cell migration and repair mechanisms of the brain, understanding of which may provide new therapies for nerve regeneration and treatment of neurodegenerative diseases. Other areas under investigation include the molecular mechanisms that underlie development and differentiation in the limbs and muscle-cell biology. Our research is also contributing to the understanding of nervous system function including memory, learning, pain, stress, reproduction, social behaviour and the nature of brain clocks and circadian rhythms. Other areas of interest include the control of cell proliferation and regulation of the cell cycle, which is especially important in cancer research. Each of these special interests is integrated into the teaching to ensure the students are introduced to the exciting world of research and gain an understanding of some of the key questions currently being addressed.

Teaching style A mixture of teaching styles is used, including lectures, tutorials and practical classes. Staff research strengths lie particularly in developmental biology and neuroscience, and this emphasis is reflected in our teaching.

Structure of programme and assessment We encourage students to explore and integrate the biological and behavioural sciences. The aim is to appreciate how sciences contribute to our understanding of the evolution, structure, function, development and behaviour of our own species. To achieve this aim, our programme involves study of the core biological and medical sciences (anatomy, physiology, genetics, biochemistry, pharmacology, evolutionary and developmental biology). After studying the core subjects in the first year, students can opt for a wider range of options in the second and third years. Second-year compulsory subjects include Structural Basis of Human Function, a chance to learn human anatomy by dissection (an opportunity which is not available at all universities which teach anatomy, developmental and human biology, even those with medical schools). Students can also choose from a wide variety of optional modules. In the third year, students complete a compulsory library or experimental project, and choose from a further range of optional modules, dependent on the pathway selected.

Location and facilities Our modern, well-funded laboratories cater for the full range of programmes on offer. The Gordon Museum, the largest collection of anatomical specimens in the UK, is a unique teaching resource and popular with students. Our links with Guy’s, St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospitals provide opportunities for reinforcing our teaching with a variety of state-of-the art clinical knowledge. The King’s Anatomical Society is well funded and allows students to regularly invite guest seminar speakers to present cutting edge and exciting advances in their field. For the past six years the department has hosted a successful and vibrant annual Anatomy Art Exhibition, which is open to students and staff and promotes imaginative and exciting opportunities to explore the anatomical sciences through art.

Selection procedure We welcome applications from students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications from the UK, EU and other countries. Before you apply, you may wish to attend a pre-application open day, usually held in July. All applicants who receive an offer from us will have an opportunity to visit the School, either for interview or at a post-offer open day. These events take place between January and April and give you the opportunity to ask questions about studying at King’s. If you would like a personal discussion with a staff member about your career aspirations and interests in biomedical science, please contact the Health Schools Admissions Centre in advance to make an appointment.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Public Service Associate Professionals in Local Government • Specialist Registrars, Consultants and General Practitioners. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Medicine MBBS • Dentistry BDS • Developmental Biology MSc.

36%

55%

Work (36%) Work + Study (0%) Study (55%) Other (9%) 100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £33,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Dentistry BDS, see page 68 • Medicine MBBS, see page 109. This programme includes a common year one with related subjects, enabling students to get an understating of their strengths and interests prior to selecting their specialist pathway.

Degree programme SINGLE HONOURS Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, 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, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code B150 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Guy’s Campus The common year one provides a foundation for subsequent years. In year two, students take three core modules including Structural Basis of Human Function and human anatomy by dissection. In addition, students choose module options from the School of Biomedical Sciences. All final year students must do a library- or a laboratory-based experimental project. In addition, students must take a minimum number of Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology taught modules. Year one Modules cover biochemistry; genetics; cell biology; physiology; pharmacology; cell and tissue structure and function; statistics and issues related to the practice of science, including ethics and communication. After completing year one, you can switch to any of the following degree programmes that offer the above common year one, or continue to year two Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc: • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106 • Molecular Genetics, BSc, see page 115 • Neuroscience BSc, see page 119 • Pharmacology BSc, see page 127. Year two Students take two core modules in anatomy; embryology; and either human genetics or cell biology or cell and tissue pathology; plus free choice from a wide range of options. Year three A compulsory library- or a laboratorybased project and a choice of modules including anatomy, cancer biology, developmental neurobiology, neuroendocrinology, reproductive and behavioural science.

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Biochemistry Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 68 Applicants per place 2012: 8 Teaching staff 2012: 60

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

• King’s played a vital role in the discovery of the structure of DNA. Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins both worked at the College during this landmark research.

Why study Biochemistry at King’s? Biochemistry has been at the heart of the rapid and exciting advances in biomedical science over the past 60 years. The biochemistry programme at King’s will provide you with the opportunity to gain a complete understanding of key aspects of the molecular basis of life and how it is currently investigated. King’s played a key role in the birth of biochemistry, when Rosalind Franklin and Maurice Wilkins used X-ray analysis to demonstrate the double helix structure of DNA. Today their heirs in the Department of Biochemistry are leading research in a rich variety of areas, from structural studies of biomolecular function to understanding how tissues develop, function and respond to infection, ageing or environmental toxins. Therapeutic development is a particular focus: we have world-leading groups in developing stem cell therapy and drug delivery. Our expertise spans the full range of systems, including muscle and gut biology, cell signalling, neurobiology and neurodegeneration. Our programme is carefully structured to provide you with a fundamental understanding of the science in the first two years before allowing you to select specialized topics at the forefront of current knowledge in the third year.

Teaching style Teaching takes place in lectures, seminars and tutorials and through practical laboratory work. Three factors underpin your learning: first, it is increasingly research-based, so you learn not just the facts but in addition develop the ability to test hypotheses and evaluate evidence; second, since the department is embedded within one of the largest, and most highly rated, medical schools in the country, a medical perspective pervades much of the teaching; and finally, you will be explicitly encouraged to apply your scientific understanding to wider issues facing society.

Structure of programme and assessment Assessment is usually by written examination at the end of each academic year, with increasing weight given to later years of study. First-year students have mid-sessional tests in most first semester modules in January. Increasing importance is being given to coursework which takes the form of tutorials, workshops, essays, seminars and practical class reports.

Selection procedure We welcome applications from students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications from the UK, EU and other countries. Before you apply, you may wish to attend a pre-application open day, usually held in July. All applicants who receive an offer from us will have an opportunity to visit the School, either for interview or at a post-offer open day. These events take place between February and April and give you the opportunity to ask questions about studying at King’s. If you would like a personal discussion with a staff member about your career aspirations and interests, please contact the Health Schools Admissions Centre in advance to make an appointment.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Researchers • Pharmaceutical Marketers • Finance managers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • PhD, UK and international • Master’s in related sciences • Dentistry.

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£19,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • Biomedical Sciences BSc, see page 49 • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc, see page 53 •M olecular Genetics BSc, see page 115 •P harmacology BSc, see page 127

Degree programme SINGLE HONOURS

Biochemistry BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, 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, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code C700 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Guy’s and Waterloo campuses Biochemistry is the study of the molecular basis of life. You will study all aspects of modern biochemistry, including biochemistry, biological chemistry, metabolism, cell biology and molecular genetics. In later years, you can add additional specialist subjects including stem cell biology, systems biology or microbiology. Biochemistry is a research-based subject, so you are trained in laboratory techniques and experimental design. Year one Modules cover biochemistry; genetics; cell biology; physiology; pharmacology; cell and tissue structure and function; statistics and issues related to the practice of science, including ethics and communication. After completing year one, you can switch to any of the following degree programmes that offer the above common year one, or continue to year two Biochemistry BSc: • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, see page 45 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 49 • Molecular Genetics BSc, see page 115 • Neuroscience BSc, see page 119 • Pharmacology BSc, see page 127 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106

Year two Gene Cloning & Expression; Metabolism, Protein Structure & Function; Cell Biology A or B; and options. Year three Protein Structure & Design; Systems Biology; a library project and practical project or an extended laboratory research project; and a choice of modules relating to current research in biochemistry and its associated fields. You may be offered the chance to have an external year outside King’s, between your second and final year, working in an industrial or research establishment in the UK or elsewhere in Europe. This greatly expands both your work and research experience, and often improves your choice of job opportunities after graduation.xz

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Biomedical Engineering Key Facts Students admitted: 14 Applicants per place: 13 Teaching staff: 19 • International leader in medical engineering and physics education

My research group is focused on the development of computational models of the heart with the capacity to integrate multiple measurement types. The goal of this work is to use these tools to develop new ways to assess patients and personalise treatments based on information about the individual. Research applications include the imaging of coronary blood flow, embedding pacemakers and understanding flow in the heart. Professor Nic Smith, Head of Department of Biomedical Engineering

• Teaching in a clinical setting at St Thomas’ Hospital in one of the UK’s centres of excellence for medical imaging • King’s hosts three Biomedical Research Centres and six MRC centres.

Why study Biomedical Engineering at King’s? The practice of medicine is being transformed by the increasing role of engineering, physics, mathematics and computer science. King’s is recognised as an international leader in medical engineering and physics education, and the BEng is taught by a combination of clinical and academic researchers at the cutting edge of their field. The BEng is taught in a clinical setting at St Thomas’ Hospital, one of London’s renowned teaching hospitals, and one of the UK’s centres of excellence for medical imaging. King’s is the only university in the country to host three Biomedical Research Centres and five Medical Research Council Centres. The main objective of the Department of Biomedical Engineering is to pursue high quality, multidisciplinary research on an international level. There is a close and vital relationship in our work between problemsolving in clinical and biomedical application areas, and methodological research in biomedical engineering technologies and information processing.

Teaching style Teaching is delivered by a combination of lectures, tutorials and practical laboratory work. Tutorials are teaching sessions between an academic tutor and small groups of students where there is an opportunity to discuss work in detail. You will be taught by clinicians and academics at the cutting edge of their field and have a personal tutor who is available to help with personal and academic problems.

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/nms/depts/engineering Email nms-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2271/7213

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Structure of programme and assessment The three-year BEng Biomedical Engineering programme at King’s provides a foundation in mathematics, engineering and science on which is built a specialized biomedical engineering-focused curriculum. Clinical attachments are offered to students with good grades (a high 2:1 or a first) throughout the BEng who are interested in pursuing medicine.

Location and facilities We are based at the Strand and St Thomas’ campuses in central London. Part of the programme is taught in a clinical setting at St Thomas’ Hospital in one of the UK’s centres of excellence for medical imaging.

Selection procedure We welcome applications from students with A-levels or equivalent qualifications from the UK, EU and other countries. Applicants require at least two of the following A-levels at grade A: Mathematics, Further Mathematics and Physics.

Career prospects Visit the department webpages for further insight into practical applications for the biomedical engineering degree and careers in biomedical engineering, as well as student profiles.

Related subjects • Biomedical Science BSc see page 49 • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc see page 55 •M edical Physiology BSc, see page 106

Degree programme SINGLE HONOURS Biomedical Engineering BEng Entry requirements 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 page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code H160 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location St Thomas’ and Strand Campuses. The practice of medicine is being transformed by the increasing role of engineering, physics mathematics and computer science. This three-year programme will position students at the forefront of these developments. Year one Seven modules from the Physics department: Mathematics and Mechanics I; Fields, Wave and Matter; Laboratory Physics; Introduction to Human Anatomy and 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 and Transport; Advanced Mechanics; BEng Research Project. Two optional modules: Object-oriented Programming; Applied Finite Elements.

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Biomedical Sciences Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 230 Applicants per place 2012: 7 Teaching staff 2012: 60 • Expert teaching informed by cutting-edge research

The biomedical sciences 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

• Tailor your second and third year to your strengths and interests.

Why study Biomedical Sciences at King’s? The Biomedical Science BSc interdisciplinary degree is the most popular of our School programmes with an entry of around 230 students per year. It is unique in offering you a flexible plan in which to develop your second and third years at university, allowing you to construct your own degree programme based on your strengths and interests from a wide range of modules. You will benefit from highquality teaching within modules which reflect staff expertise and research interests. Universities with medical schools such as ours have a special interest in biomedical science. The disciplines of anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, molecular biology, genetics and pharmacology combine to form the backbone of advanced understanding of biomedical science. In many universities each academic department runs its own degree programme in relative isolation. Modern scientific research, however, has progressed beyond these traditional disciplinary boundaries. King’s School of Biomedical Sciences recognised this trend early and its academic staff are now located in research groups according to their interests: the Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases, for example, includes neuroscientists, anatomists, pharmacologists, physiologists and molecular biologists working together on shared research issues. The Biomedical Science BSc was designed to match this change by providing an undergraduate degree that allowed students to be well prepared in the range of biomedical disciplines, but also to be able to develop skills and follow some of the excitement of modern research groupings.

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Teaching is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and practical laboratory work. Tutorials are teaching sessions between an academic tutor and small groups of students where there is an opportunity to discuss work in detail and where subjects for coursework are agreed. Student seminars and workshops involving larger groups, poster presentations (like those used at formal scientific meetings) and personal tutor sessions supplement tutorials.

Structure of programme and assessment The Biomedical Science BSc at King’s is a degree of choice: a choice that you will initiate and can be proud of as your programme develops. After the common year one, which introduces you to the core disciplines in biomedical science, you are free to design your own honours degree programme based on the modules available and with advice from course leaders and personal tutors. Alternatively, you can specialize by choosing to follow a more prescriptive degree such as biochemistry, physiology, pharmacology, human science or neuroscience with a mixture of core and optional modules. We are also committed to the idea that a university degree should allow you opportunities to broaden your interests and expertise so we encourage you to take modules in other subjects during your second year and to follow other interests such as modern languages in your second or third year. Assessment is usually by written examination at the end of each academic year, with increasing weight given to later years. Firstyear students have mid-sessional tests in most first-semester modules in January. Coursework also forms an important component of assessment and includes essays, posters, seminars, data exercises, laboratory reports and literature reviews.

Location and facilities Our modern, well-funded laboratories cater for the full range of programmes on offer.

Selection procedure Before you apply, you may wish to attend a pre-application open day, usually held in July. All applicants who receive an offer from us will have an opportunity to visit the School, either for interview or at a post-offer open day. These events take place between January and April and give you the opportunity to ask questions about studying at King’s. If you would like a personal discussion with a staff member about your career aspirations and interests in biomedical science, please contact the Health Schools Admissions Centre in advance to make an appointment.

Accreditation Institute of Biomedical Science Accreditation: we have elected not to seek accreditation with the Institute of Biomedical Science. Degrees accredited by the Institute are directed towards clinical laboratory practice through a highly prescriptive curriculum. This does not suit the organisation and aims of the Biomedical Science BSc at King’s: we offer a wide range of choice centred on the experimental basis of biomedical science.

You may be offered the chance to take an additional extramural year outside King’s between your second and final year, working in an industrial or research establishment in the UK or elsewhere in Europe. This greatly expands both your work and research experience, and often improves your choice of job opportunities after graduation.

Related subjects • Biomedical Engineering BEng, see page 49 • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc, see page 53 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106

Degree programme SINGLE HONOURS

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Teachers (excluding HE/FE Tutors and Professional Language Assistants) • Researchers in pharmaceutical companies. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Dentistry BDS • Law LLB • Medicine MBBS • PhD, PGCE.

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Biomedical Science BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, 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, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code BC99 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Guy’s Campus This popular programme reflects the interdisciplinary nature of modern science and allows you to construct a degree reflecting your strengths and interests. After completing common first-year modules, in years two and three you may choose from the many taught and project-based modules within the School of Biomedical Sciences. Additional modules, eg modern languages, are also available. In the final year many students take a laboratory-based experimental project to prepare for graduate study.

Year one Modules cover biochemistry; genetics; cell biology; physiology; pharmacology; cell and tissue structure and function; statistics and issues related to the practice of science, including ethics and communication. After completing year one, you can switch to any of the following degree programmes that offer the above common year one: • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, see page 45 • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Molecular Genetics BSc, see page 115 • Neuroscience BSc, see page 119 • Pharmacology BSc, see page 127 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106 Year two No compulsory modules. Sample options include: Human & Molecular Genetics; Structural Basis of Human Function (topographical anatomy); Gene Cloning & Expression; Neuroscience; Physiological Control; Psychology; Immunology & Pathology; Social Impact of the Biosciences; a modern language. Year three No compulsory modules. Sample options include: Biology of Cancer; Infection & Disease in the Modern World; Cellular Basis of Drug Dependence; Biology of Ageing; Biomedical Diagnostics; Extreme Physiology; Biochemistry & Genetics of Human Disease; a modern language; optional research project.

Other (14%) 86 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate level work. £19,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

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Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 6 Applicants per place 2012: 4 Teaching staff: 6

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

• 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

Why study Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies at King’s? Courses in Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies at King’s are provided by the Centre for Hellenic Studies, which also offers a major in Hellenic Studies for students of Liberal Arts, and optional modules open to students enrolled on many other programmes in the School of Arts & Humanities. King’s is one of only three UK institutions that teach Byzantine and Modern Greek to BA degree level; we can therefore offer the opportunity to study Greek language, and culture over a 3,000 year period. The Centre for Hellenic Studies at King’s is the largest of its kind, with all staff active in research at international level, in a wide range of fields. The unit was ranked in the top four nationally for research (Research Assessment Exercise 2008). Teaching and research within the Centre at King’s focus on the Byzantine and Modern Greek portion of that long history, while the ancient civilisation of Greece is studied in the Department of Classics, alongside that of ancient Rome. The Centre’s contribution to research is recognised around the world. It teaches courses at all levels from beginners’ language to PhD, beginning with the foundation of Constantinople as an imperial city in the 4th century, up to and including the future of Greece and Cyprus within the European Union in the early 21st.

Teaching style Most of our modules are taught in small groups. Language teaching is communicative, using a wide range of authentic materials, while also providing a firm grounding in writing and grammatical skills. Literature, history and linguistics classes are discussionbased.

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/artshums/depts/chs Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

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Structure of programmes and assessment The normal length of study is four years, of which the third is spent studying abroad. Assessment is by a mixture of coursework and examination. In your year abroad you carry out assessed coursework contributing towards your degree.

Location and facilities The exceptionally rich Burrows Library of Byzantine and Modern Greek Studies is part of King’s Library, now magnificently housed in the Maughan Library, Chancery Lane. This library houses the premier collection of Greek publications in the UK. Our geographical position makes it possible for us to collaborate with the many Greek cultural organisations based in London. Public events hosted by the Centre and its expanding range of publications (both in traditional format and online) draw together colleagues and expertise from all these disciplines, as well as visiting faculty staff from many countries, to emphasise a holistic approach to Hellenic Studies that is matched by few academic institutions in the world.

Selection procedure Whilst knowledge of Modern Greek is not a prerequisite, applicants must demonstrate experience of, and aptitude for, language acquisition.

Year abroad All degree programmes include the requirement that the third year should be spent in study abroad, which may be either wholly in Greece or Cyprus or wholly in another country relevant to your programme of study, or be divided between the two. Exemptions from the year abroad are possible for some categories of students, including native speakers of Greek.

Related subjects • Ancient History BA, see page 57 • Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 59 • Classics BA, see page 58 • Comparative Literature BA, see page 61 • Greek with English BA, see page 59 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99 • Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA, see page 145

Degree programmes JOINT HONOURS Classical Studies & Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies BA See page 58

French & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA See page 83

German & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA See page 88

Hispanic Studies & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA See page 144

Modern Greek Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL Preferred Subjects: English, History or Modern Language See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR95 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The study of Portuguese embraces the language, history and culture of four continents: Europe, America, Africa and Asia, and we are able to offer an unrivalled choice of modules in the literature, cultural history and history of the lusophone world. Year one Core Portuguese language module and compulsory Modern Greek language module. Typical optional modules: Art & Empire; The Legacy of Byzantium; Reading Modern Poetry Comparatively (Greek/English); Literature, Love & Society in Portugal; Contemporary Portugal. Year two Core Portuguese Language module and compulsory Modern Greek Language module. Typical optional modules: Modernity & the Nation in Greek fiction; Constantinople: Imperial Capital; The Byzantine Empire; Slavery, Society & Nation in Brazilian Literature; History of Brazil, 1889 to the Present.

Year three This year can be spent either in Greece or Cyprus or in a Portuguese-speaking country, or divided between the two. Year four Core Portuguese Language module and compulsory Modern Greek Language module. Typical optional modules: Dissertation; War in Greek Poetry 1897-1981; Text & Discourse Analysis; Lusophone African Literature: The Post-colonial Experience; Portuguese Romanticism; Brazilian Poetry & Song.

Turkish & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including a Modern or Ancient Language) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including a Modern or Ancient Language HL) Preferred Subjects: Knowledge of Modern Greek or Turkish See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code T630 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus and School of Oriental and African Studies This combined degree with SOAS brings together expertise in Greek and Turkish studies and provides an arena for students of any background to critically explore the language, history and culture of the two peoples. While there is a strong emphasis on relatively modern history (since 1800), students also take modules in Byzantine and Ottoman history and culture. Year one One core language (either Modern Greek or Turkish) and optional modules, normally two in each department (King’s and SOAS). Sample options: Art & Empire: The Legacy of Byzantium; Reading Modern Poetry Comparatively (Greek/ English); Aspects of Turkish Culture. Year two You should normally take at least one language plus optional modules in each department. Core modules: Turkish Language and/or Modern Greek Language. Sample options: Myths and Literature: Ancient Stories, Modern Meanings; Constantinople: Imperial Capital – Medieval Metropolis; The Middle East 1250-1800. Year three The third year is normally spent abroad, divided equally between Greece or Cyprus and Turkey, at one of our partner universities. Year four Take a choice of optional modules in Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies (King’s) and in Turkish Studies (SOAS). Sample options: War in Greek poetry 1897-1981; Medicine & Society in the Ancient & Medieval World; Byzantium in Italy; Turkish Folk Literature.

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Chemistry Key Facts Students admitted: 20 Applicants per place: 7 Teaching staff: 10 core staff plus chemistry affiliates

When I was deciding whether or not to do pure chemistry I found this programme and thought it offered the best of both worlds. The course so far is great, I have learnt that chemistry really merges with all the other fields of science and think this exposure to two normally separate subjects will help me to become a better chemist in future. Stephanie, Chemistry with Biomedicine BSc

• The programme has been designed to impart a rigorous theoretical and experimental understanding of chemistry, delivered within the context of biomedical applications • Designed to give you the flexibility to develop a career in the growing fields of biomedical engineering, biotech and basic biological and biomedical research • Students have the option to exit after three years with Chemistry with Biomedicine BSc, or go on to specialize in a fourth year doing a more focused MSci.

Why study Chemistry at King’s? Chemistry has been taught at King’s since the founding of the College in 1831, when John Federic Daniell was appointed the first Professor of Chemistry. Daniell invented the first electrochemical cell, laying down the foundations of the study of electrochemistry and hence influencing the study of physical chemistry. Chemistry at King’s today spans the Schools of Biomedical Sciences, Natural & Mathematical Science and Medicine and broadly ranges from computational and physical chemistry to chemical biology, medical imaging and materials science. Additional strengths are in analytical chemistry and spectroscopy, metallochemistry, and drug discovery and delivery. The Department of Chemistry in the School of Biomedical Sciences offers the Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc programme – the first of its kind in the UK. This innovative programme draws on the comprehensive chemistry expertise in the Department, combined with the traditional strengths the College has in biomedical sciences and clinical medicine. This means that students will gain a thorough chemical education plus a perspective on, and experience of, diverse practical applications of chemistry that lays down a basis for a flexible, interesting career. Teaching on the course is research-led, and course material is delivered by a team of scientists who are experts in relevant areas of chemistry and the biomedical sciences. The Department has a dedicated Teaching Fellow to support teaching and ensuring students get the most from their degree.

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Teaching style The programme has been developed in consultation with the Royal Society of Chemistry and features a substantial practical component, including both taught laboratory classes and research projects (over 400 laboratory hours over four years). Working closely with the Royal Society of Chemistry, this unique chemistry programme not only teaches the ‘what?’ of science at the molecular level, but also the ‘why?’ Students are introduced to important chemistry concepts in lectures, workshops and tutorials, and, where appropriate, this material is then explored practically in relevant experiments. Teaching is delivered by academic staff who are actively pursuing research in their chosen area, ensuring that students benefit from the latest developments in a given field of chemistry.

Structure of programme and assessment The first two years concentrate on building a strong basis in chemistry and supporting maths, while bringing in non-conventional aspects such as a laboratory course in modern molecular biology techniques. In the third and fourth year, increasing specialization is possible through optional modules. The fourth year is dominated by a major research project, which can be conducted in any of the research laboratories of staff and affiliates or in industry, to give you the opportunity to experience and test your research potential. Assessment is usually by written examination at the end of each academic year, with increasing weight given to later years of study.

Location and facilities The first three years of the programme are taught at the Franklin-Wilkins Building at our Waterloo Campus. The building features modern chemistry laboratories for synthetic and analytical work. Specialist fourth-year options and research projects will involve work at other campuses including Guy’s and St Thomas’ Hospitals. Our chemistry laboratories have been newly equipped with the latest in spectroscopy and synthetic technology. These will provide the base for innovative integrated laboratory modules, which fuse together the knowledge gained from the discipline-specific lecture courses.

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Career prospects and graduate destinations

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, but the quick reference table on page 39 shows the equivalent entry requirements for the Cambridge Pre-U, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, French Baccalaureate, HKDSE and US Advanced Placement Tests and SAT. Further entry requirements for other qualifications are available in the online prospectus, www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus which can be reached by the QR code next to each programme.

Since this is a new programme, we do not yet have graduates, but the design and delivery of the course is to excite students about chemistry within contexts applied to the growing fields of biomedical engineering, biotech and basic biological and biomedical research. This is developed with joint research projects across different divisions and schools and with 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.

Related subjects • Biomedical Sciences BSc, see page 47 • Biochemistry BSc, see page 51 • Physics BSc, see page 109 • Medicine MBBS, see page 134

Degree programmes SINGLE HONOURS Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including both Grade A Mathematics and Chemistry) IB: 35 points and 665 HL ( including both Mathematics and Chemistry 6 HL) Preferred Subjects: Biology or Physics See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code F1C7 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years (MSci) or three years (BSc) Location Waterloo Campus The Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci is a four-year degree programme unique in the UK in its approach to rigorously teaching the foundations of chemistry while placing a strong emphasis on chemical applications to biomedical problems. The aim of the programme is to provide a comprehensive education in the theoretical and practical aspects of chemistry, but also to equip students for professional life in the ever-changing environment of 21st-century chemistry. The programme integrates the teaching of chemistry foundations with application of chemistry principles and techniques in a conceptually novel fashion by systematically using examples taken from the very broad range of biomedical research and practice at King’s. Year one Five core modules, including: General and Organic Chemistry, Physical and Theoretical Chemistry; Inorganic Chemistry; Maths for Chemists; Integrated Chemistry Laboratory. Year two Seven core modules, including: Advanced Organic Chemistry; Biological Inorganic Chemistry; Advanced Physical Chemistry; Analytical Chemistry; Chemistry in Cells; Protein Structure & Function Chemistry & Biology Laboratory. Year three Six core modules, including: Chemistry of Disease & Therapy; Computational Chemistry; Chemistry for Tomorrow’s World, Nano- & Biomaterials; Gene Cloning Research Project; plus one optional module. Year four Research project and three optional modules.

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Classics, Ancient History & Classical Archaeology Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 74 Applicants per place 2012: 5 Teaching staff: 27

I quickly understood why King’s reputation is so big in Classics and Modern Greek. I’m glad I’m part of all this and can make the most of it. The modules are incredibly diverse and stimulating, and the Classics Department and Centre for Hellenic Studies hold a big range of events and lectures as well. On top of that, the Classics Society (run by us students) publishes a newspaper and organizes an annual trip abroad to keep the long tradition of the Greek Play alive. Our studentrun production of a Greek Drama successfully takes place in the original language every year – we get a full house each time. To witness King’s students’ and academics’ zeal for what is part of our heritage and culture is more than significant; the hope of contributing to the best keeps me going. Andreas, Classics BA

• Ranked Top 10 in the Guardian University Guide 2012 • The Department of Classics was awarded 97 per cent student satisfaction in the 2011 National Student Survey • 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.

Why study Classics, Ancient History & Classical Archaeology at King’s? Classical subjects have been taught at King’s College London since 1831. Today the Department of Classics 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 (their languages, literature, thought, religion, art, archaeology and history) 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. We also make full use of London’s unparalleled resources for studying the ancient world. In recognition of the insights that reading the texts in the original language enable, all students learn Greek and/ or Latin during the first year. We offer the opportunity to study abroad as part of a Classics degree at King’s; recent popular destinations include The University of California and The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Our students also have opportunities to attend the annual summer schools at the British Schools in Athens and Rome, and participate in archaeological excavations in Greece and Italy, as well as further afield.

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Students run the Classics Society, which publishes the ‘Satyrica’ newsletter and organizes regular lectures, theatre outings, themed parties, private tours around museums, nights out and trips abroad – in recent years, group expeditions have been made to Italy and Turkey.

Teaching style Teaching in the Department of Classics takes a wide variety of forms, including languageclasses, large-group lectures, seminars, and individual supervisions. A number of courses involve museum and gallery visits, field trips, and the use of study collections; a growing number have their own web resources and e-discussion groups. Seminar presentations and discussion are important in the first- and second-year modules. One-to-one supervision is a special feature of the third-year dissertation. This range of teaching will equip you with the transferable skills of analysis and presentation that employers value.

Structure of programmes and assessment Our degree programmes combine focus and flexibility. In each programme you take a set number of modules directly related to the programme subject and then choose from a wide selection of optional modules. All programmes involve some language work, in either ancient Greek or Latin, or both. Assessment is by a combination of coursework and end-of-year examinations.

Location and facilities London is a superb place to study and experience the Greek and Roman worlds, and all the major resources are within easy reach (and often walking distance) from the centrally located Department of Classics at King’s. The British Museum houses one of the world’s premier collections of not only Greek and Roman but also Egyptian and Mesopotamian archaeology and art, and is supplemented in this by the Soane Museum, the Museum of London, and the Victoria & Albert Museum. We collaborate closely with the British Museum in our undergraduate teaching. The major London galleries are full of classically-themed work, just as central London is full of Neoclassical, Greek revival and other classically-inspired buildings. Classical and classically-inspired drama can be experienced first-hand more richly and more frequently in London theatres than anywhere else in the world. For libraries, normal student needs are served by King’s Maughan Library, as well as the University of London (Senate House) Library; for the investigation of special topics, there are the world-class research collections of the Institute of Classical Studies and the Warburg Institute.

Selection procedure Offers and invitations to interviews are made on the basis of the UCAS form. Offer holders are also invited to a post-offer open day to meet staff and students. With the exception of Classics BA (Q800) and Greek/Latin with English (Q7Q3), previous acquaintance with ancient Greek and Latin is not required.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Personnel and Recruitment Consultants/ Advisers • Editors • Software Designers and Engineers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Graduate Diploma in Law • Classical Art & Archaeology MA.

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• Comparative Literature BA, see page 61 • Geography BA, see page 86 • English Language & Literature BA, see page 74 • European Studies (French, German or Spanish pathways) with a year abroad BA, see page 77 • French & History with a year abroad BA, see page 82 • History BA, see page 91 • War Studies & Philosophy BA, see page 149

Degree programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Ancient History BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q806 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This programme is for those who wish to concentrate on the history of the ancient world, with a focus on Greek and/or Roman history. You will examine significant periods (eg Roman Empire), great individuals (eg Alexander) and key themes (eg slavery), as well as areas beyond the normal range of ancient historical subjects (eg Ancient Persia and Byzantium). You will be required to study at least one year of Greek or Latin language. Year one Compulsory modules: Introduction to Ancient History (c1200 BC – AD 600); Greek or Latin language. Choice of two 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. Year two Typical modules: Roman Britain; Writing History; The World from Babylon; Ancient Greek Tyranny in Context; Democracy, Empire & War: Greece; Pompeii: History and Society; The Late Roman World. Year three Typical modules: Dissertation on an ancient historical subject; Augustus: Power & Propaganda; Alexander the Great; The Hellenistic Near East; The History & Theory of Ancient Slavery; Persia & the Achaemenid Empire; Greek Religion; Medicine & Society in the Ancient World; The Rise of Rome.

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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 Professor Edith Hall has been elected the recipient of a Humboldt Research Award after having been nominated by German scientists from Universität Erfurt. The award is granted in recognition of a researcher’s entire achievements to date to academics whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in the future. Professor Edith Hall is Professor of Classics. Since being awarded the Hellenic Foundation Prize for her Oxford doctorate, Professor Hall has held posts at Cambridge, Oxford, Durham and London Universities. She has published twenty books and regularly appears on BBC Radio.

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Classical Archaeology BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code V414 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This degree combines archaeological training with a wide range of options in Greek and Roman art and archaeology, as well as history, literature and thought. Extensive use is made of the British Museum collections, and students are introduced to archaeological and art historical methods through London’s collections wherever possible. All students are required to study at least one year of Greek or Latin language. Year one Compulsory modules: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome; Greek or Latin language. Choice of two 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. Year two Typical modules: Roman Art; Building Greece & Rome; Building Greece; Views of Antiquity; Roman Britain; Art & Power in the Age of Alexander; Grand Tour: Antiquities in London from the Enlightenment to the Present Day; Bread & Circuses: Roman Entertainment & Spectacle. Year three Typical modules: Dissertation on an archaeological subject; Greek Sculpture 750 – 300 BC; Greek Pottery & Painting; Archaeology of the Western Roman Provinces; Island Living in the Eastern Mediterranean: Bronze Age Crete & Cyprus; Frontiers of the Roman Empire.

Classical Studies BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q810 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This degree is designed for those who have little or no knowledge of ancient Greek or Latin and who wish to study the classical world as a whole. This programme embraces the study of all aspects of the cultures of Greece and Rome (their languages, literature, thought, religion, art, archaeology and

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history) and their influence on later ages. You will be required to study at least one year of Greek or Latin language. Year one Compulsory module: Greek or Latin language. Choose from three optional modules: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome; 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. Year two Typical modules: Views of Antiquity; Building Greece & Rome; Democracy, Empire & War: Greece; Greek/Roman Drama; Pompeii: History & Society; Greek/Latin language; Greek/Latin texts; Narrative Literature in Antiquity; Museums of London; Narrative Literature in Antiquity; Roman/ Hellenistic Art. Year three Typical modules: Dissertation on a classical subject; Greek Sculpture 750 – 300 BC; Archaeology of the Western Roman Provinces; Augustus: Power & Propaganda; Alexander the Great; Ancient Slavery; Greek Religion; Greek/Latin texts; Ovid through the Ages; Rome in the Age of Cicero; Theory of Literature.

Classics BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including Latin or Ancient Greek) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Latin or Ancient Greek HL) Preferred Subjects: Latin or Ancient Greek Other Requirements: Candidates without Latin or Ancient Greek A-level/IB may be considered where a school or college was not able to offer the subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q800 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This degree is for students who have already studied Latin or Greek to A2 level (or equivalent) and wish to study aspects of 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 (their languages, 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; Introduction to Ancient Philosophy; Greek language; Latin language. Choice of one optional module from: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome; Greek & Latin Literature: An Introduction; Introduction to Ancient History (c1200 BC – AD 600). Year two Typical modules: Greek/Latin language; Greek/Latin Reading; Greek/Latin Texts (Prose & Verse); Who Needs Myth?; Greek Drama & Roman Drama; Narrative Literature in Antiquity;

Presocratics, Hippocratics & Sophists; Female Voices in Greek & Latin; The Trial: a Death of Socrates; Virgil’s Aeneid. Year three Typical modules: Dissertation on a classical subject; Theory of Literature; Values & Subversion in Roman Literature & Society; Performance Literature in Antiquity; Ovid through the Ages; Neronian Literature & Culture; Living forever: Fame & Glory from Homeric Heroes to Roman Emperors.

JOINT HONOURS Classical Studies & Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies BA Entry requirements A levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code QR79 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The continuity of Greek culture from ancient times to the present day offers a unique opportunity to explore aspects of the ancient, medieval and modern worlds (literature, history, archaeology, art) in a single degree programme. Language study of modern Greek (including a year abroad), plus either classical Greek or Latin, is an integral part of the programme, while the wide range of module options allows you either to concentrate or to broaden your focus as you choose. Year one Compulsory modules: Latin or Classical Greek language; Modern Greek language. Typical optional modules: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome; Greek & Latin Literature; Introduction to Ancient History (c1200 BC – AD 600); Art & Empire: The Legacy of Byzantium; Reading modern poetry comparatively. Year two Typical modules: Modern Greek language; Views of Antiquity; Languages & Literature; Greek History down to 322 BC; Greek Drama; Hellenistic Art; The Byzantine Empire, 600 – 1453; Constantinople: Imperial Capital – Medieval Metropolis; Modernity & the Nation in Greek Fiction since 1922. Year three Normally spent abroad. Year four Typical modules: Dissertation on a classical subject; Modern Greek language; Greek Sculpture 750 – 300 BC; The Hellenistic Near East; Greek Religion; Greek Texts; Medieval Cyprus: Art & Architecture; Medicine & Society in the Ancient & Medieval World; War in Greek Poetry 1897 – 1981.

Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including both English and a Modern/Ancient Language) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both English and a Modern/Ancient Language HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code QQ28 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus Combines comparative study of literature with special attention to the Classical world. The Classical component is organised round either an intensive study of Latin and/or ancient Greek language and literature, or a more broadly based approach to Greek and Roman culture, with a smaller element of language work. The Comparative Literature component offers study of a variety of themes, genres and periods, with Europe at its core but extending to India, Latin America, and elsewhere. Year one Compulsory modules: Greek or Latin language; Introduction to Comparative Literature: Methods & Theories. Choose from a range of optional modules from across Arts & Humanities at King’s, including modules offered by Classics, English, Film Studies, French, German, Hellenic Studies and Spanish. Year two Typical modules: Views of Antiquity; Greek/Latin Texts; Roman/Greek Drama; Narrative Literature in Antiquity; The Ancient & Medieval Book; Literature & Language in the Anglo-Saxon Period; 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; Performance Literature in Antiquity; Neronian Literature & Culture; Medieval Romance; Performance Philosophy: The Biographical Tradition in Late Antiquity.

Classical Studies & French with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A levels: AAA (including French) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including French HL) Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code QR81 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The Classical component of this degree is organised round either an intensive study of Latin and/or ancient Greek language and literature, or a more

broadly based approach to Greek and Roman culture, with a smaller (but still indispensable) element of language work. The French component offers the possibility of study across the whole range of French and Francophone language, literature and culture, from the Middle Ages to the present day, and includes a year of study abroad. Year one Compulsory modules: Latin or Greek language; 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. Year two Compulsory modules: French language; The Practice of Translation. Choice from wide range of optional modules from the departments of Classics and French. Typical modules: Views of Antiquity; Greek/Roman History; Greek/Roman Drama; Comedy in French Literature; The French Novel. Year three Normally spent abroad in a French speaking country. Year four Compulsory module: French Language. Choice from wide range of optional modules from the Classics and French departments. Typical modules: Dissertation; Medieval Occitan Literature; Proust; Describing Constantinople; Ovid through the Ages; Values & Subversion in Roman Literature.

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS Classical Studies with English BA Entry requirements A levels: AAA (including English) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including French HL) Preferred Subjects: Classical Civilisation, Ancient History or History See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q8Q3 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The Classical Studies programme is designed to survey the classical world as a whole, with an emphasis on Greek and Roman culture and thought, and includes an element of (Greek or Latin) language work, which may be done at beginner’s level. The close study of English literature in the subsidiary component will encourage and develop a clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas that are concrete and valuable assets in today’s job market. Year one Compulsory module: Latin or Greek language. Choice of optional modules in Classics and English. Typical modules: Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome; Greek & Latin Literature; Ancient History (c1200 BC – AD 600); Classical & Biblical Contexts of English Literature; Reading Poetry.

Year two Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Classics and English. Typical modules: Views of Antiquity; Roman Art; Greek History Down to 322 BC; History of the Roman Empire; Greek/ Roman Drama; Greek/Latin Texts; Creative Writing: the Novel; First World War Literature; Narrating the Nation. Year three Choose from a wide range of optional modules in Classics and English. Typical modules: Dissertation on a classical subject; Alexander the Great; Archaeology of the Western Roman Provinces; Ovid through the Ages; Critically Queer: Literature, Culture & Queer Theory; Ancient Lyric & Poetry.

Greek with English BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including both Ancient Greek and English) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both English and Ancient Greek HL) Other Requirements: Candidates without Ancient Greek A-level/IB may be considered where a school or college was not able to offer the subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q7Q3 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The Greek component in this programme is designed for students who wish to study aspects of the classical world primarily through reading ancient texts in the original Greek. A-level Greek (or the equivalent) is required at entry. The close study of English literature in the subsidiary component will encourage and develop clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas that are concrete and valuable assets in today’s job market, and a means of access to further vocational training. Year one Two core modules: Languages & Literature, Greek Language. Plus two optional Classics modules and two modules in English. Sample options: Medieval Literary Culture; Reading Poetry; Art & Archaeology of Greece & Rome; Introduction to Ancient History. Year two Languages & Literature II, plus two or three Classics options and two modules in English. Sample options: Greek Texts; Herodotus Greek Prose; Euripides: The Trial & Death of Socrates; Jacobean Theatre Literature & the English Revolution. Year three Dissertation in Classics plus three options, or three Classics options and two modules in English. Sample options: Living Forever: Fame & Glory from Homeric Heroes to Roman Emperors; Greek Texts: Plato, Phaedrus; Eighteenth-Century Travel Writing; First World War Literature.

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Comparative Literature Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 17 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 20 • Opportunities to study at the University of Bologna or the University of North Carolina

The Comparative Literature with Film Studies programme opens up a wealth of possibilities of careers or continuing studies. It is the perfect launching pad for someone wanting to work in any academic, mediarelated or creative industries, 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

• The course draws on the expertise of some of the highest-ranked literature departments in the UK.

Why study Comparative Literature at King’s? Comparative Literature is the study of the similarities and differences between literature written in different places and times. Instead of dividing books according to where they were written or what language they were written in, we look at them by what their themes are, or by genre, or what historical period they were written in. The study of Comparative Literature at King’s embraces nine languages and five continents, and spans over 2,500 years. By contrast with many similar programmes, our degree extends beyond comparative modern literature to the roots of the western and near-eastern literary traditions in classical antiquity and the Bible. Here at King’s we draw on the teaching and research expertise of internationally renowned departments. These include several of the highest-rated literature departments in the UK. Students in year three have the opportunity to study in the United States for one semester at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Our faculty provides research-led teaching with a unique global reach across six continents: Europe; North and South America; Australia; Asia; Africa. We also have a strong concentration in European classical antiquity and the classical tradition, as well as relations between literature and the visual arts.

Structure of programmes and assessment Beyond the core modules and the language requirements, the programme is flexible: under the guidance of your tutor, you compile a range of options (many examined by coursework) to suit your background.

Location and facilities The teaching of the comparative literature programme is based at the Strand Campus, in the heart of London, amongst many of the city’s theatres, galleries and musical and literary venues. You can readily benefit from the cultural resources of relevance to your undergraduate work. In addition, the Global Institutes and Centres at King’s offer you unrivalled opportunities for comparative and interdisciplinary learning and research.

Selection procedure Applicants are assessed on the basis of their UCAS application. For all three programmes an A-level or IB Higher Level in (or some equivalent knowledge of) a relevant language other than English is mandatory. Interviews are not normally held, but you are welcome to visit and open days are held.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Educational Assistants (excl. HE/FE Tutors and Language Assistants) • Public Relations Officers • Parliamentary Assistant for MP • Junior Newspaper Reporter Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Comparative Literature MA • Theatre Studies MA • Communications MSc

Teaching style Comparative literature draws on the expertise of a number of departments within the School. At the heart of the academic programme is a range of specially designed comparative modules. Core modules introduce the practice, methodology and theory of comparative study. Further optional modules allow a detailed focus on comparative aspects of literary themes, genres, and historical periods.

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£14,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work. 60 per cent of graduates went into graduatelevel work or postgraduate study.

Related subjects • Classical Studies BA, see page 58 • Classical Studies with French & a year abroad BA, see page 59 • English Language & Literature BA, see page 74 •E nglish with Film Studies BA, see page 74 •L iberal Arts BA, see page 99

Degree programmes SINGLE HONOURS Comparative Literature BA Entry requirements A-level: AAA (including both English and a Modern/Ancient Language) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both English and a Modern/Ancient Language HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q200 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The comparative literature degree module choices embrace nine languages, five continents and span over 2,500 years. In the first two years, you will study compulsory modules, and choose further options from Comparative Literature and other departments. In the third year you write a dissertation, and are encouraged to apply for one semester’s study abroad. The remaining modules are optional choices. For the compulsory modules and most of the options, no language other than English is required, but you are expected to take at least one module each year requiring competence in a second language. Check the online prospectus for a full list of example optional modules. Year one Four compulsory modules, plus optional modules. Compulsory modules: Introduction to Comparative Literature: Methods; Introduction to Comparative Literature: Theories; The Writer in the Text; Genres of World Literature. Options chosen from Comparative Literature modules and other departments. Year two Three compulsory modules, plus two optional modules. Compulsory modules: Literature of Empire; Ideas of the Nation; The Canon OR The Book in the Modern World. Options chosen from Comparative Literature modules and other departments. Year three Dissertation compulsory module and three optional modules. Students 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. Options chosen from other departments in the School of Arts & Humanities.

JOINT HONOURS Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA See page 59.

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA Entry requirements A-level: AAA (including both English and a Modern/Ancient Language) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both English and a Modern/Ancient Language HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q2P3 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus 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. For the compulsory modules and some of the options, no language other than English is required, but you are encouraged to take at least one module each year that requires competence in a second language. 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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Computer Science Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 143 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 27

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

• The Department of Informatics in the School of Natural & Mathematical Sciences has an extensive range of dedicated computing facilities, including a number of mobile devices for students to use in the development of new applications as part of final-year projects • 70 per cent of research output ranked as world leading or internationally excellent – confirming the department’s position as a world-class institution for research in Computer Science • Ranked 8th in the UK for Computer Science in 2012 by The Daily Telegraph.

Why study Computer Science at King’s? Studying Computer Science within the Department of Informatics gives you 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 algorithms. Practical and theoretical exercises are important for most of our programmes, and take place during your own time as well as in supervised labs, tutorials or problem solving classes.

Teaching style Our department has a reputation for good teaching in a friendly environment. We use a mix of teaching styles including traditional lectures, small and large tutorial groups, practical laboratories, individual and group projects, and provide opportunities to speak to staff on a one-to-one basis. We have an active research programme that we bring to bear on our teaching, exposing all students in the final years of their courses to the latest issues in the field.

Structure of programmes and assessment All programmes include flexible choices for you to follow your interests, usually in the final year. Single honours students also undertake a supervised project in their final year. Assessment is made using a mix of conventional examinations, coursework, presentations, and laboratory exercises.

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Location and facilities You will have access to over 170 fast PCs running Windows and Linux. These are spread over several laboratories for the exclusive use of the department. The King’s Computing Society organises social and other activities, and first years are allocated “Buddy” students from other years to help you settle in.

Selection procedure Knowledge of computer science or competence in computer programming is not a requirement, and the extent to which we require mathematics depends upon the degree. We do not require an extra AS-level in addition to three A-levels. We invite all offer holders to an open day (between January and April) to see our facilities, meet students and staff, and tour the College. If you are an applicant with relevant life experience and have relevant qualifications, or have equivalent non-UK qualifications, we welcome your application.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Software designers and engineers • IT consultants and planners • Financial analysts • Computer analysts and programmers • Web developers and producers

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Related subjects • Business Management BSc see page 101 • Mathematics MSci see page 103 • Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc see page 104 • Physics BSc see page 134

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Computer Science BSc

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 here 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 not just that we provide students with the relevant practical skills for today, but also that we provide them with the right foundations so that they can be ready for the advances the future will bring. Our programmes seek to balance these different aspects. Michael Luck Professor of Computer Science Head of Department

Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics 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 page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code G400 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus Our undergraduate Computer Science programmes give 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, and optimization methods.

Computer Science with a year abroad BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics 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 page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) UCAS Code G401 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus

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This programme follows the structure for Computer Science BSc (G400) with an additional year spent studying at an approved university abroad. Years one and two see Computer Science BSc for details. Year three Spent abroad studying at an approved university. Provides an opportunity to supplement studies with topics that are included in foreign curricula as well as a chance to experience a foreign culture socially and professionally. Year four Individual project and six options, as year three of Computer Science BSc.

Computer Science with a year in industry BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics 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 page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) UCAS Code G405 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years 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 computerscience related placement. Provides an opportunity 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.

Computer Science MSci Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics 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 page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) UCAS Code G404 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus

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Our four-year MSci programme covers in detail all core aspects of Computer Science, and in addition provides opportunity for studying in-depth a number of advanced topics, which significantly extend beyond the BSc level. This programme prepares students 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 and 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.

Computer Science with Intelligent Systems BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics or Physics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B Mathematics See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code G021 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The BSc in Computer Science with Intelligent Systems is designed to cover everything that is indispensable for a first degree in computer science. In addition, it also introduces fundamental topics in intelligent systems, such as software agents, neural networks, pattern recognition, computer vision, artificial intelligence and computational intelligence. It is aimed at students who see themselves working in AI, 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) and three options, including Distributed Systems, Computer Graphics Systems, and Optimisation Methods.

Computer Science with Robotics BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics or Physics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including 5 HL in one of Mathematics or Physics) GCSE Requirements: Grade B Mathematics See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code G0H6 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The BSc in Computer Science with Robotics is designed to cover everything that is indispensable for a first degree in computer science. In addition, it 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; ObjectOriented 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 optimisation.

Robotics & Intelligent Systems MSci Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics or Physics) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Mathematics or Physics 5 HL) GCSE Requirements: Grade B Mathematics See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code H6G0 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The MSci in Robotics and Intelligent Systems is designed to cover everything that is indispensable for a first degree in computer science. In addition, it also introduces you to fundamental issues in intelligent systems and robotics, such as software agents, pattern recognition, sensors, actuators, control, and artificial intelligence. If you are considering an advanced career in research or industry in the field of intelligent robotics, we recommend that you choose this four-year programme. 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; ObjectOriented Specification & Design. Year three Five core modules (Artificial Intelligence, Neural Networks, Computational Intelligence, Embedded Systems & Control Sensors, Actuators & Interfacing) and two additional modules selected from the list of options, including Distributed Systems, Computer Graphics Systems, and Optimization Methods. Year four Individual project, three core modules (Agents & Multi-Agent Systems, Computer Vision, Mechanics of Robotic Systems) and three additional modules selected from the list of options, including Elements of Statistical Learning and Intelligent Systems for Legal & Administrative Applications.

JOINT HONOURS Mathematics & Computer Science BSc See page 103.

Computer Science with Management and a year abroad BSc

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS Computer Science with Management BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics 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 page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) UCAS Code G4N2 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This programme involves the disciplines of Computers 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, which are required for playing leading roles in technical management within large business organisations. 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. Year-two options: Object-Oriented 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.

Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics 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 page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) UCAS Code G4NF Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus This programme follows the structure for Computer Science with Management BSc (G4N2) with an additional year spent at an overseas university. Years one and two See Computer Science with Management BSc for details. Year three Spent abroad studying at an approved university. Providing the opportunity to supplement your study with topics that are included in foreign curricula, as well as experiencing another culture both socially and professionally. Year four See Computer Science with Management BSc (G4N2) year three for details.

Computer Science with Management and a year in industry BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B in Mathematics, Computer Science, Electronics, Physics 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 page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation BCS (The Chartered Institute for IT) UCAS Code G4NG Study mode Full-time 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 computer-related placement in industry. Years one and two See Computer Science with Management BSc for details. Year three Spent working in industry on a computerrelated placement. An opportunity 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 See Computer Science with Management BSc year three for details.

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Dentistry Key Facts Undergraduate students 2012: 740 Graduate taught students 2012: 405 Graduate research students 2012: 77 Staff: 235 • One of the largest dental schools in Europe

One of the main reasons why I chose to study dentistry at King’s was the structure of the course 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 course. Jasminder, Dentistry BDS

• Works in partnership with the worldfamous hospitals Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’; together creating a worldleading Academic Health Sciences Centre, King’s Health Partners • Joint highest percentage for worldleading research in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise.

Why study Dentistry at King’s? The Dental Institute is committed to increasing the diversity of its entrants. There is only one BDS dental degree programme but there are a number of entry routes to accommodate applicants with different educational experiences and backgrounds. In addition to the traditional five-year programme, King’s offers a four-year Graduate/Professional Entry Programme primarily for graduates with degree-level education in biomedical sciences or a related subject. We also offer a three-year programme for medical graduates seeking a career in maxillofacial surgery or oral medicine/ pathology. The advantage of studying at a multifaculty institution such as King’s is that intercalated degrees can be taken in a wide variety of subjects; you can even include a foreign language.

Programmes of study While preparing you for a professional vocation, a degree in dentistry involves studying healthcare, clinical techniques and the properties and uses of dental materials. Dentists need a detailed knowledge of the structure and function of the body, particularly the head and neck, as well as an understanding of how the rest of the body functions, and the disease process that may affect it. Throughout the five years of the programme you will, in addition to acquiring the practical skills necessary to become a dentist, acquire communication skills, personal management skills, information technology skills and an appreciation and analysis of ethical and legal issues in dentistry. See each programme entry for further details.

CONTACTS Contact Health Schools Admissions Centre Web www.kcl.ac.uk/dentistry Email ug-healthadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 6512

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Teaching style The King’s dental degree programme, in line with General Dental Council recommendations, incorporates 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. 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. Most of the teaching is carried out in small groups where students and staff get to know each other well. The fact that the Institute is the largest in the country with a total intake (for all programmes) of 164 students brings many advantages, including expertise in all areas of dentistry.

Structure of programmes and assessment The programme for dentistry at King’s is five years in length, but there are different points of entry recognising prior learning. Whichever route is taken, all students are working and learning together and they take identical assessments. The Dental Institute ensures all students achieve the same learning outcomes, producing one standard of dentist. Examinations are held at the end of each year, and a percentage of the marks for each examination are derived from in-course assessment, which may take the form of essays, practical tests or project work.

Location and facilities 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 Norwood Hall. A state-of-the-art clinical skills facility allows the learning of necessary skills in a safe and non-threatening environment.

Selection procedure Further advice is given within each programme entry; however, the notes below apply to all programmes within the Dental Institute.

Applying 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, but the quick reference table on page 39 shows the equivalent entry requirements for the Cambridge Pre-U, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, French Baccalaureate, HDKE and US Advanced Placement Tests and SAT. Further entry requirements for other qualifications; information on the UKCAT test, personal statement, selection for interview, academic achievement, graduates, EU and international applicants is available in the online prospectus, www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus which can be reached by the QR code next to each programme.

Health clearance Any offer of a place at King’s is subject to satisfactory health clearance coordinated by our Occupational Health Service. This is: • to ensure that you are medically fit to practise for the proposed course of study; • to advise, where necessary, on any reasonable adjustments, so that any underlying health problem is not made worse by work; • to ensure that you do not have a medical condition which could pose a risk to your safety or to that of your colleagues, patients or members of the public; • to help us identify if there is a risk of developing a work-related illness from any hazards in the proposed workplace. It is recommended that all students are appropriately protected against chickenpox, measles, mumps and rubella (German measles), meningitis C and tuberculosis prior to enrolment. Also, the Department of Health has recently published new guidelines for healthcare workers. These guidelines recommend that all new healthcare workers involved in exposure-prone procedures (EPPs) should be routinely tested for HIV antibody, in addition to hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody prior to receiving health clearance. Consequently, as well as needing to have blood tests for hepatitis B surface antigen and hepatitis C antibody, as a prospective

dental student, King’s now requires you to have a blood test to determine your HIV antibody status.

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The final health clearance decision on your admission to (or continued enrolment on) the programme will be decided by the Dental Institute based upon recommendations from the Occupational Health Service.

Applicants with disabilities King’s is keen to encourage applicants from all sections of the community, including those with disabilities. If you are thinking of applying and you have a disability you are welcome to visit King’s for an information visit before you apply. As the dental programmes lead to professional registration, in accordance with General Dental Council guidance, students with disabilities can be admitted provided their disability would not prevent them from completing all parts of the dental programme and thus restrict their dental practice to certain activities. When you tell us about a disability it will not be considered in the main selection procedure. If you are offered a place and accept it as your firm choice you will be referred to Occupational Health who will make a formal assessment, as part of the normal Occupational Health appointment and clearance. The Dental Institute will make a final decision based on their recommendations. Any details on your disability will assist the College in providing support during your programme.

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Work (91%) Work + Study (8%) Study (0%) Other (1%) 100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £30,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • Medicine MBBS, see page 109 • Nutrition & Dietetics BSc, see page 125

Disclosure and Barring Service All offers of a place, and continued enrolment, are made subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS, formerly Criminal Records Bureau Enhanced Disclosure) check and registration with, and clearance by the Independent Safeguarding Authority. All applicants are required to declare on their UCAS form if they have any spent or unspent convictions, cautions or reprimands.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • General Practice Dentists • Dental Practitioners • Hospital Dentists, House Officers (Dental) • Specialist Registrars, Consultants and General Practitioners

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Entry routes into Dentistry Dentistry BDS

I am one of the consultants that carry out care-planning clinics. At these clinics the students are taught how to plan the care and treatment for patients in Restorative Dentistry, which involves the preservation and restoration of teeth. The students are taught to assess the patient, the mouth and the teeth. Students enjoy this aspect of dentistry very much and find the holistic approach to careplanning very useful for their future practice. I think Restorative Dentistry is interesting, creative, and scientific. I would like to continue to encourage my students to improve their knowledge and skills and enjoy their future practice in this area just as much as I have done for many years! Dr Rebecca Moazzez, Clinical Senior Lecturer/Hon. Consultant in Restorative Dentistry

PROGRAMMES

Entry requirements A-level: AAA (including both Chemistry and Biology) and a Grade A at AS-level IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Chemistry and Biology HL) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in both English and Mathematics Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Candidates offering either Biology or Chemistry A-level/HL must have the other subject at AS-Level/SL. If Mathematics is offered, then Further Mathematics is only considered at AS-level. Please visit the online prospectus for detailed selection criteria See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code A205 Study mode Full-time Duration Five years Location Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses, Portsmouth University and Norwood Hall A specific feature of this programme is the opportunity to work on a regular basis at purposebuilt clinics away from the main campus. At these you will work directly with a dental nurse and other dental care professionals, in particular dental hygienists and therapists, learning to work as a team leader in the provision of dental care for your patients. Year one One-week introduction to study at university and on the Dentistry programme in particular. Topics covering Biomedical Sciences; Molecular and Cell Biology; Basic Human Systems specific to Dentistry. Applied Dental Science introduces the clinical aspects of dental studies and all aspects of Clinical Dentistry and Haptic Technology. Year two Basic dental clinical skills, from treating patients in the associated NHS trusts with minor gum problems to starting the restorative care of your own patients to whom you will offer dental care for your whole time at King’s College London. Linked to the practical clinical courses will be Biomedical Science subjects such as Anatomy of the Head and Neck, Oral Biology, and all aspects of the nervous system relevant to dentistry. Plus a strand of learning covering all aspects of human disease, including Pathology, Microbiology and General Medicine. This will continue for the remainder of the dental programme.

Year three Focus on the strand of learning about all aspects of human disease; replacement of missing teeth including a technical component about how they are constructed and how to deal with problems associated with their fit and function. Clinical care of patients in Restorative Dentistry including specific teaching in Conservative Dentistry and Prosthodontics; start to learn about and carry out the extraction of teeth and minor oral surgery. Intercalated degree At the end of year three, you have the opportunity to take an intercalated BSc degree, this allows you to pursue the subjects of your choice in greater depth, eg Health Services Management or Psychology as well as more traditional subjects, such as Neuroscience and Biochemistry. Year four Opportunity, with guidance of specialist teachers, to treat patients with more complex dental problems, practise more advanced restorative dentistry procedures and provide treatment under conscious sedation. Modules cover Periodontology; Child Dental Healthcare; Orthodontics; Oral Disease incorporating Pathology and Medicine directly relevant to disease in and around the mouth; and the human disease strand of the curriculum continues. An elective period of study provides the opportunity to travel anywhere in the United Kingdom, or the world, to learn about how dental care is provided in that region. Limited funding is offered by the College to undertake this period of study away from London. Year five Consolidation year, continue to provide comprehensive dental care for adult and child patients; an opportunity each week to learn about a chosen topic to develop more detailed knowledge of any area in dentistry.

Dentistry BDS: Enhanced Support Programme Entry requirements A-levels: AAA and a Grade A at AS-level to BBB and a Grade C at AS-level (including at least one of Biology and Chemistry) IB: 35 points and 666 HL to 32 points and 555 HL (including at least one of Biology and Chemistry) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in both English and Mathematics Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Candidates should visit the online prospectus for further details of the entry and selection criteria See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code A206 Study mode Full-time Duration Five years Location Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses, Portsmouth University and Norwood Hall The programme is similar to the Dentistry BDS (A205) but with significant additional support. Targeted support in years 12 and 13 is provided to students considering a career in dentistry, as well as a week-long summer schools course to investigate dentistry as a career. Before starting the course, work experience is provided in supportive local dental practices. Years one to five See Dentistry BDS (A205)

Dentistry BDS: Graduate/ Professional Entry Programme (GPEP)

Dentistry BDS: Entry Programme for Medical Graduates Entry requirements Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Must be qualified doctor (registered with the GMC) wishing to pursue a career in either oral and maxillofacial surgery or oral medicine/pathology. UCAS Code A204 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses, Portsmouth University and Norwood Hall Due to successful applicants’ previous studies, this programme does not cover the first two years of the standard five-year Dentistry BDS programme (A205). There is a compulsory two to three-week preparatory course in September 2013 before joining a heavily modified year three of the five-year BDS programme. Year one A bespoke year, taught as a small group of eight, by experienced staff, who deliver all the elements of years one and two not covered in previous degrees, as well as year three of the A205 programme. This involves practical classes; theory related to oral biology; the dental elements of human disease and how it relates to dental patients. Assessment for year one is exactly the same as the Dentistry BDS (A205) year three. Years two and three See years four and five of Dentistry BDS (A205). Students are not taught separately at any time during this period.

Entry requirements Other Requirements: UKCAT required. An upper second-class honours degree in a biomedically-related or health professional subject OR a lower second in a biomedical-related or health professional subject PLUS a postgraduate degree (with at least a merit). UCAS Code A202 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses, Portsmouth University and Norwood Hall Due to successful applicants’ previous studies, this programme does not cover the first year of the standard five-year Dentistry BDS programme (A205). There is a compulsory two to three-week preparatory course in September 2013 before joining year two of the five-year BDS programme. Years one to four See years two to five of Dentistry BDS, A205.

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Education & Professional Studies Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 49 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 35

My main area of research entails investigating the role of English as a language of globalisation, linguistic diversity, language change/ variation and, most specifically, the way speakers from diverse linguistic and cultural contexts will adopt and adapt English in creative ways to communicate. On the BA in English Language & Communication I teach on several modules in which we develop analytical skills to systematically research language, exploring in particular the social dimensions of language, looking for example at the complex interrelatedness of language, community, culture, identity, power and so on. Other modules on this programme look at language in multicultural communities, cognitive linguistics, psychology and language processing, typical/atypical language development, language and new media, discourse analysis. This breadth of approach to the study of language and linguistics has meant that former graduates from the BA in English Language & Communication have gone on to have careers in a diverse range of fields, including language teaching, language and speech therapy, advertising, journalism, publishing, TV production, public relations, law and marketing. Dr Martin Dewey, Lecturer in Applied Linguistics

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/education Email sspp-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 1403

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Why study Education and Professional Studies at King’s? The Department of Education & Professional Studies has an international reputation for research and teaching, an excellent library, comprehensive IT facilities and longestablished links with many educational institutions in the London area. At undergraduate level, the department offers a BA in English Language & Communication, a BSc in Science Engagement & Communication and a Foundation Degree in Education Studies. All programmes are informed by the expertise of departmental staff who make substantial contributions across the field of education and teaching. Teaching staff on the BA in English Language & Communication conduct significant work in the areas of language, literacy and applied linguistics, eg English as an international language, Sociolinguistics, Second Language Acquisition. Teaching staff on the BSc Science Engagement & Communication have made major contributions to science education research and to science education in schools. The Foundation Degree in Education Studies is taught by staff who have extensive experience in a wide variety of teaching contexts and produce world-renowned education research.

Assessment is by both examination (about one third), and coursework (two thirds). Types of coursework include essays, reports, data analysis, oral presentations, mini-projects and a third-year dissertation based on your own research. Science Engagement & Communication BSc students follow a common threeyear programme, but are required to take two specialist option modules from other departments; one in each of the first two years. You will complete a four-week placement in the second year of study at one of the UK’s best-known science engagement institutions. Assessment is by a range of different coursework assignments. Education Studies Foundation Degree/ BA students follow a common two-year programme for the award of the foundation degree, with eight modules in the first year and six in the second year. There is the option of a further year to achieve the award of a BA, which includes the completion of an extended piece of writing for the dissertation. Assessment is by a range of different coursework assignments. There are no examinations.

Location and facilities The department is based in the FranklinWilkins Building, Waterloo Bridge Wing with all the facilities offered by the College easily available and the cultural attractions of the South Bank on its doorstep. The on-site library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.

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Selection procedure

Teaching methods include lectures, small group discussions and problem solving, as well as personal dissertation supervision. Many modules are informed by the research specialisms of the staff who make a strong contribution to international research. The majority of teaching will be face to face but this is supplemented by use of the King’s virtual learning environment.

All applications must be through UCAS and most conditional and unconditional offers are made on the basis of the UCAS form only. Some applicants are selected for interview. All offer holders and interviewees for the English Language & Communication BA programme are invited to one of two open afternoons in January and February during which they will meet current students and attend presentations about various components of the BA programme. This gives us the opportunity to discuss your interests in language study and enables you to find out more about the BA.

Structure of programmes and assessment English Language & Communication BA students follow a common first-year programme which provides the foundation for a wider choice in the second and third years. You will then focus on two of three key themes: language and linguistics; psycholinguistics and education; and sociolinguistics.

Career prospects Recent graduates found employment as… • Marketing, advertising and PR executives • Language Assistants and Tutors • Performing Artists, Writers and Authors • Charity and Community Workers • Administrators

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Work (83%) Work + Study (3%) Study (6%) Other (8%) 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.

Related subjects • Classical Studies with English BA, see page 59 • English Language & Literature BA, see page 74 • English with Film Studies BA, see page 74 • French BA, see page 81 • French with English with a year abroad BA, see page 83 • German with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 143

The English Language & Communication programme is unique compared to many other linguistics-based courses in that it not only gives you the chance to learn how to analyse language, but also to learn how language works in the wider world, namely within society, teaching, and even science and psychology. Lectures are given by staff who are experts in their field, often to relatively small groups, with a mix of teaching and group discussion. This means that you really feel engaged with the lecturers and their material. The course has allowed me to develop invaluable analytic, research and presentation skills, all of which will no doubt prove useful for future jobs. Harvey, English Language & Communication BA

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Degree programmes SINGLE HONOURS Education Studies FdA/BA Entry requirements A-levels: A recognised level 3 qualification (A-level, NVQ level 3, or equivalent) Other Requirements: Students are required to hold a learning support role in a school for at least 10 hours per week See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code X300 Study mode Full-time Duration Two years Location Waterloo Campus The Education Studies FdA/BA is aimed at anyone working in a school who is not a qualified teacher, eg teaching assistants, mentors, coaches, learning support assistants and counsellors. The programme introduces you to the theoretical underpinnings of teaching and learning, and you will be encouraged to link this deeper understanding to your professional practice. Each semester will include a work-based assignment to facilitate this integration. Year one Developing Skills for Academic Study 1 and 2; How Children Learn; Education, Society & Learning; Work-based module: Understanding Learning; Curriculum Issues: Language & Communication; Curriculum Issues: Science, Mathematics & ICT; Work-based module: Understanding Learning Contexts. Year two Studying Childhood; Inclusion: Learning Differences; Work-based module: Understanding Children; Social Justice & Education; Assessment in Education; Work-based module: Researching Practice. Year three (Optional for BA) Research methods; Language, Society & Schooling; Philosophy of Education; Becoming a Teacher: Professional Issues; Dissertation.

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English Language & Communication BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A in English Literature, English Language or Combined) IB: 35 points and 665 (including English 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code PQ91 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Waterloo Campus On the English Language & Communication BA, you will learn about different approaches to describing, analysing and researching language. The study of communication provides you with an understanding of the relationship between language, society and culture. You will also consider how languages are taught and learnt, and how English is used in multicultural communities and the globalised world. Year one Language & Communication; Analysing English 1; Introduction to Sociolinguistics; Language Learning; Philosophy of Language. Year two Research Methods; English Lexis; Grammar and Phonology; Psycholinguistics 1; World Englishes; Multilingualism & Languages in Contact; Language Teaching; Analysing Spoken Discourse; Working with Texts; Language Attitudes & Ideologies; The Film & the Book; and a Modern Foreign Language. Year three Compulsory dissertation. Optional modules: Language, Culture & Society; Analysing Written Discourse; Psycholinguistics 2; Language & New Media; Literacies in Theory & Practice; Exploring Language Corpora; Contemporary Issues in Language Teaching & Applied Linguistics; and a Modern Foreign Language.

Science Engagement & Communication BSc Entry requirements A levels: AAB (including Grade B in a Science). IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including a Science 5 HL). See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code X302 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Waterloo Campus Science never sits still â&#x20AC;&#x201C; new discoveries provide solutions to problems as well as new challenges to society. As a result, relationships between members of the public and science are increasingly valued. This programme reflects the importance of exploring and understanding, both theoretically and practically, how people engage with science and how, in return, science and scientists engage and communicate with people. Year one Introduction to Science in Society; Public Engagement with Science (PES) in Practice; Introduction to Theories of Learning; Introduction to Research into PES; Learning Science in Informal Environments; an elective science course. Year two Research & Evaluation in PES; PES in Practice: Placement; Science & the Media; Science, Society & Policy; Science, Schooling & Society; an elective science course. Year three Dissertation in Science Engagement & Communication; Public Engagement with Science Practice Portfolio: Contemporary Issues in PES; Engagement, Communication & Informal Science Learning.

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English Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 253 Applicants per place 2012: 5 Teaching staff: 30 • In the Guardian University Guide 2011 Top 10 English Departments

I was immediately attracted to the English degree at King’s by the wide variety of modules I could choose from – it really encourages you to build the degree to fit you. Compulsory modules in the first year ensure that you try a little of everything before you move on. As someone who began the course with a deep interest in the Victorian era, the Medieval and Early Modern modules in the second semester definitely broadened my outlook on literature. The lectures are very engaging and the seminars really encourage you to share and develop your own ideas beyond the set texts. I now feel more confident in approaching topics I would not have originally chosen and sharing my work with other people, which has helped me greatly at meetings with the KCL Creative Writing Society. With the London Shakespeare Centre based at King’s and the stage work that I have recently done with the King’s Shakespeare Company, I have been able to explore my interest in different ways. There are so many opportunities here to discover what you truly love – you just have to make the most of them! Mirjana, English Language & Literature BA

• 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.

Why study English at King’s? With one of the oldest English departments in the country, King’s has particular strengths in urban, gender, post-colonial and performance studies. English at King’s today is characterised by an exceptionally wide range of international research activities that are reflected at all levels of its teaching programme. The Department of English prides itself not only on the range and diversity of the modules it offers, but also on the diversity of the approaches it employs, from contemporary theory to close textual examination and historical scholarship. The department has an international reputation for the quality of its scholarship and all members of staff are actively involved in research. Individual staff members are frequently called upon to contribute their specialist knowledge to newspapers and other media. The Arden Shakespeare is edited from King’s, and there are major recent publications on medieval literature and visual culture; early modern drama; 18th-century and Romantic cultural history; Victorian literature and culture; urbanism; 19th- and 20th-century American literature; Australian literature; and postcolonial literature and textual editing.

Teaching style The department attaches great importance to the personal attention it gives to each student. All modules involve seminars, and on a typical module your time is equally divided between these and more formal lectures. We have an effective personal tutor system and a staff-student committee. Tutors aim to connect research and teaching, both in the classroom and at the many extra research seminars, poetry readings and literary events held in the department.

Structure of programmes and assessment

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/english Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

Your final degree classification is determined by the marks you obtain in each of the three years of the degree. Second- and third-year modules may be chosen from a wide range of options. The department makes use of a variety of assessment methods including essays and examinations.

Location and facilities More than any other capital, London is a city of words, and to study English at its centre is to be

reminded continually of the power of language to shape our sense of history and of place. Within 20 minutes walk of the Department of English at King’s Strand Campus are Shakespeare’s Globe and the site of the Tabard Inn, where Chaucer’s pilgrims started out on their journey. Even closer at hand are the Inns of Court, Covent Garden, the Theatre Royal Drury Lane (London’s oldest working theatre) and countless other sites and buildings with literary associations.

Selection procedure The majority of our admissions decisions are made on the basis of information provided on the UCAS form. We aim to interview the majority of mature applicants (with relevant life experience) whom apply by the UCAS deadline and who can demonstrate a commitment to English by engaging in recent study (eg Access). We also interview a proportion of other candidates whom we consider borderline when considered alongside our standard entry requirements. Interviews will draw upon information provided in the interviewee’s personal statement; interviews may also be structured around a discussion of a short literary text. Candidates offered a place are given the opportunity to attend an open afternoon with presentations on various aspects of the BA programme and a campus tour. We receive a large number of applications each year so entry is highly selective.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Museum Assistants • Photographers and Audio-Visual Equipment Operators • Primary Teachers • Journalists • Editors Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Shakespeare Studies MA • Russian Studies MA

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Related subjects • Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 59 • Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA, see page 61 • English Language & Communication BA, see page 72 • French with a year abroad BA, see page 81 • German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 89 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99

Degree programmes JOINT HONOURS English Language & Literature BA Entry requirements A-level: AAA (including English Literature or combined English Language and 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 page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q300 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus A dynamic degree that offers students the chance to study in London and engage with its literary history. Modules cover the global history of literatures in

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English. The programme introduces a range of theoretical and historical approaches to literary study, and offers modules in creative writing, performance studies and visual and material culture. This degree will develop essential skills in critical thinking, expression and research. Year one Seven compulsory modules in English including: Language in Time; Writing London; Reading Poetry; Classical and Biblical Contexts; Introducing Literary Theories; Medieval Literary Culture; and Early Modern Literary Culture. Plus one optional module outside the department. Year two Eight modules chosen from a wide range of options; a banding system ensures a balanced programme. Sample options: Mapping Modernism; Theatre Capital; Creative Writing; Victorians & Social Change; Wordplay in the English Renaissance; Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales; Family, Authorship & Romanticism. Year three Eight modules from a wide range of options. Sample options: Shakespeare’s London; Jane Austen; Twenty-First Century American Fiction; Victorians Abroad; Creative Writing: Drama; Gender & Performance; Modernism in Australia; Virginia Woolf; Photography USA; Dissertation.

SINGLE HONOURS English Language & Communication BA Taught by the Department of Education & Professional Studies. See page 72.

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS Classical Studies with English BA See page 59.

English with Film Studies BA Entry requirements 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 page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code Q3P3 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus A dynamic degree that offers students the chance to study in London, and engage with its literary and

visual history. Modules cover the global history of literatures in English. Film Studies modules provide the conceptual tools for understanding how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images. This degree will develop skills in critical thinking, expression, and research, as well as providing training for careers in the humanities and media. Year one Six compulsory modules in English and two compulsory modules in Film Studies. These include: Language in Time; Writing London; Reading Poetry; Classical and Biblical Contexts; Introducing Literary Theories; Medieval Literary Culture; Early Modern Literary Culture; Forms & Contexts of Film Studies. Year two Six optional modules in English and two in Film Studies. Film modules include: Silent/Sound Cinema; Asian Popular Cinema; Film Authorship; European World Cinema. There are over 30 optional modules in English. Year three Six optional modules in English and two in Film Studies. Film 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.

French with English with a year abroad BA see page 83.

German with English with a year abroad BA see page 89.

Greek with English BA see page 59.

Hispanic Studies with English with a year abroad BA see page 145.

Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with English with a year abroad BA see page 145.

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European Studies Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 55 Applicants per place 2012: 3 Teaching staff 2012: Interdisciplinary • Study in Paris, Berlin or Madrid with prestigious partner institutions

Choosing a university and a course can be one of the most daunting experiences of your life but choosing King’s for European Studies was the best decision I could have made. I absolutely loved History, Law, English, French and Politics during high school and knew it’d be such a hard choice to pick just one to study. Of course there are lots of opportunities to study European Studies at other universities but none offer the chance to live and study at one of the most reputed universities in Paris, Sciences Po, or to choose modules taught by experts in their fields; be within walking distance of the Royal Courts, Covent Garden, Trafalgar Square and the National Gallery; and have access to some of the greatest student clubs and activities around. Reading Rousseau with a panoramic view of the finest London sights from the student bar is one of the best experiences I’ve had – you really feel alive! Rebecca, European Studies (French Pathway) with a year abroad BA

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/eurost Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

• 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.

Why study European Studies at King’s? 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. The Department has particular strengths in European foreign policy, Economic and Monetary Union, European institutions, political thought and philosophy, migration and urban spaces, and international political economy. It benefits from its close association with the Departments of French, German and Spanish, Portuguese & Latin-American Studies, as well as History and War Studies. European & International Studies offers 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 typically not just bright, inquisitive and open-minded, but show initiative beyond their studies. Many are active in the King’s College London European Society, which organises a series of events, including the annual European Week with high-profile speakers. The department offers two distinct programmes to students interested in contemporary Europe: The European Studies BA is a four-year interdisciplinary degree in the politics, history and culture of modern Europe but with a specialization in a particular country and its language. You will take core modules in European history and politics, and are given the choice to pursue other areas of interest such as economics, law, and international relations. In addition, you take modules in the politics, culture and language of France, Germany or Spain and will spend your third year in one of our three partner institutions in Paris (‘Sciences Po’), Berlin (Humboldt Universität) or Madrid (Universidad Complutense de Madrid). For the final year you return to King’s to deepen your knowledge in key areas.

The European Politics BA is a three-year programme for students interested in studying Europe from a political science perspective grounded in an understanding of European and national histories. It adopts a comparative perspective by giving you the opportunity to take a range of modules on specific European countries but also provides you with the theoretical tools to understand how domestic politics is also part of a European system of governance and where borders have become less significant for the circulation of people, goods and ideas. Through its compulsory modules the programme promotes an understanding of European politics as situated in and influenced by the international system and global politics. It offers substantial opportunities for specialization in areas such as foreign policy, economic policy and political thought, plus the expertise of staff to offer supervision of an extended essay.

Teaching style European Studies BA is taught across several departments at King’s, including French, Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies and German, History, War Studies and Geography. The participating staff are research-active and their expertise and passion feeds into their teaching. Teaching usually takes the form of lectures and seminars, offering ample space for students to discuss key concepts and test arguments in smaller groups. European Politics BA is similar in teaching style to the European Studies BA however, a larger proportion of the modules are taught by staff within the Department of European & International Studies, rather than the other contributing departments such as History, German, French and Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies.

Structure of programmes and assessment European Studies BA has a tightly structured programme whose components hold together coherently in a year-by-year progression. In each year, half the modules are concerned with the study of Europe (politics, history, economics, geography, EU institutions); a quarter with the politics and society of an individual country (either France, Spain or Germany depending on your chosen pathway); and a quarter with the language and contemporary culture of the same country. Related to the country of your choice, you typically take a history, culture or politics module along with the compulsory language element and a module in critical theory or literature and politics. These modules will help you explore the different ways in which political, cultural and economic development in Europe are linked with one another. Your progress is assessed through a number of means, including essays, written exams and, occasionally, oral exams and presentations.

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European Politics BA adopts a comparative perspective by offering you the opportunity to take a range of modules on specific European countries but also provides the theoretical tools to understand how domestic politics is also part of a European system of governance and where borders have become less significant for the circulation of people, goods and ideas. Through its compulsory modules the programme promotes an understanding of European politics as situated in and influenced by the international system and global politics. It offers substantial opportunities for specialization in areas such as foreign policy, economic policy and political thought, plus the expertise of staff to offer supervision of an extended essay.

Location and facilities The Strand Campus, where most of the teaching takes place, is located in the heart of London adjacent to the Thames and close to Covent Garden. No other place in the United Kingdom can compete with London with regards to the opportunities on offer for the study of modern Europe. The library and research facilities available, as well as the range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms, journalists, clubs and government agencies, far outstrip anything available elsewhere. Foreign language film showings, exhibitions, political talks and other cultural events take place continually.

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Selection procedure In addition to high academic qualifications we look for a commitment to the study of politics and history, along with languages as appropriate to the specific programme. We welcome applications from mature students.

Study abroad European Studies BA students spend the third year of their degree taking part in an Erasmus exchange with one of our partner institutions abroad. Currently French pathway students study at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques in Paris, Spanish pathway students attend the Complutense University in Madrid, and German pathway students are enrolled at the Humboldt Universität in Berlin. We have built up close relations with these institutions to ensure that the classes our students complete while abroad are academically appropriate for their programme. The year abroad offers our students an unrivalled chance to immerse themselves in the culture and society of their host country. It is also an opportunity to achieve language fluency and to meet people who may prove to be valuable contacts in the future. The year abroad is organised and monitored by the Study Abroad Office with additional support from the academic tutors on the three pathways.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Trade Policy Analyst, Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development • Communications Consultant, Kreab Gavin Anderson • Individual Giving Administrator, Tate • Journalism/Writing Intern, New York Times. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • International Marketing MSc • Cultural Studies & Arts Management MA

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Related subjects • Ancient History BA, see page 57 • German with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • International Politics BA, see page 139 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99 • Politics of the International Economy BA/ BSc, see page 139 • Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB, see page 96 • War Studies & History BA, see page 151

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European Politics BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code L241 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus Adopts a comparative approach to studying politics and political behaviour across Europe. The programme is designed to equip you with the theoretical and analytical tools required to understand the domestic politics of European countries together with providing an in-depth understanding of how domestic politics interacts with supranational governance through the European Union. Compulsory modules ensure that you will have a firm understanding of European political history, comparative politics, European integration and research methods. Optional modules allow you to specialize in numerous aspects of politics such as political economy, international relations and political thought. You will also take modules that allow you to specialize in the politics of Germany, France, Spain, the UK and Central and Eastern Europe. In the final year you are offered the opportunity to draw on the expertise of staff to supervise completion of an extended essay. Year one Gain a strong grounding in political science and European history through the modules European History from 1793 to 1991 and Introduction to Politics. Optional modules include: British Politics; French Political Thought; German Politics & Society; and Spain in the 20th-century. Year two Learn about the analysis of European integration and how to conduct social science research through two compulsory modules to gain a firm grounding for analysing the interplay between different levels of politics. Optional modules include International Political Economy, Introduction to International Relations, and Central & East European Politics. Year three Select from a range of optional modules in advanced political analysis. Options include Representative Government in Europe; Public Policy; Britain & European Integration; European Political Thought; and Contemporary French Politics. You may also undertake an extended essay.

European Studies (French pathway) with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including French) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including French 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR81 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus You are expected to become highly proficient in your chosen language which will help you to develop your capacity to analyse contemporary politics and society. The degree focuses on the politics, culture, history and political economy of Modern Europe, and modules, split equally between Europe and France, will help equip you with the analytical and presentational transferable skills valued by international organisations, businesses, public employers, and prestigious graduate programmes. Year one Core language & compulsory European History, Revolution & Reaction in Modern France and French Political Thought modules, plus one option. Sample options include: European Law; Economics A; The Causes of War; Introduction to Politics. Year two Core language and compulsory Integration of the European Union and French history modules. Sample options: International Relations; International Political Economy; The Idea of France. Year three Currently spent at the Institut dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po) Paris. Year four Compulsory language and European Studies modules plus optional modules. The degree is split equally between compulsory and chosen pathway modules. Sample options include: European Political Thought; Shadows of Enlightenment.

European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 (including German 5 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR82 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus You are expected to become highly proficient in your chosen language which will help you to develop your capacity to analyse contemporary politics and society. The degree focuses on the politics, culture, history, and political economy of Modern Europe, and modules, split equally between Europe and Germany, will help equip you with the analytical and presentational transferable skills valued by international organisations, businesses, public employers, and prestigious graduate programmes.

Year one Core language and compulsory European History, German Politics & Society and Milestones in German History modules plus one option. Sample options include European Law; Economics A; The Causes of War; Introduction to Politics. Year two Core language and compulsory Integration of the European Union and Germany since 1945: Politics, Society & Economics modules. Sample options include: International Relations; International Political Economy; The German Reformation. Year three Spent at the Humboldt University (Berlin). Year four Compulsory language and European Studies modules plus optional modules. The degree is split equally between compulsory and chosen pathway modules. Sample options include: European Political Thought; Contemporary German Politics.

European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 (including Spanish 5 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR84 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus You are expected to become highly proficient in your chosen language which will help you to develop your capacity to analyse contemporary politics and society. The degree focuses on the politics, culture, history and political economy of Modern Europe, and the modules, split equally between Europe and Spain, will help equip you with the analytical and presentational transferable skills valued by international organisations, businesses, public employers, and prestigious graduate programmes. Year one Core language and compulsory European History, Spain in the 20th Century and Critical Perspectives on the Spanish Transitions modules plus one option. Sample options include: European Law; Economics A; The Causes of War; Introduction to Politics. Year two Core language and compulsory Integration of the European Union, Nationalism in Spain and Spain in the World modules. Sample options include: International Relations; International Political Economy; Goya and the Dream of Reason. Year three Spent at the Complutense University (Madrid). Year four Compulsory language and European Studies modules including Contemporary Spanish Politics; European Political Thought; or European Political Economy; or The EU in the International System; plus optional modules. Split equally between compulsory and chosen pathway modules. Sample options include: State, Society & Strategy; Political Economy of Spain.

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Film Studies Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 69 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 14 (plus staff from contributing departments) • The best department for the study of film in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2013)

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

• Ranked one of the top five departments of its kind in the UK in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise • King’s close proximity to the British Film Institute Library, and the BFI Southbank provides further exciting opportunities.

Why study Film Studies at King’s? Established in 2000, we have dramatically expanded; we are now the leading dedicated film studies team in central London. We offer a single honours Film Studies BA in addition to modules in conjunction with other departments and we have 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.

Teaching style King’s has made a major commitment to the study of film and related media. This includes building up a significant collection of print and audio-visual material, new facilities for 35mm screening, and important information technology resources. All modules are taught in well-equipped rooms through a combination of screenings, lectures and/or seminars.

Structure of programmes and assessment

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Applications are normally considered between November and February. Some candidates, particularly those with relevant work and life experience or with special requirements and/ or qualifications may be invited to attend an interview. Formal admission requirements may be flexible, but evidence of a keen interest in film is required. Successful applicants will be invited to a post-offer open day. This is your opportunity to visit King’s, to meet current staff and students, and to decide whether King’s is the right place for you.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Editors • Commercial Artists • Conference, Events and Exhibition Managers • Conservation, Heritage and Environmental Protection Officers Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Film Studies MA • Post-production editing

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Assessment is through a combination of coursework, in-class presentations, in-class tests and written examinations.

50 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work.

Location and facilities

£17,500 the median salary of those graduates in full-time work

We are 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 close to the British Film Institute Library, the premier film research library. Just across Waterloo Bridge is the South Bank arts complex, including the IMAX Cinema, as well as the BFI Southbank (three screens), which contains the BFI Mediatheque, a studio cinema, and a gallery.

Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/film Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

Selection procedure

Related subjects • Comparative Literature BA, see page 61 • English Language & Literature BA, see page 74 • French with a year abroad BA, see page 81 • German with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99

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MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA

Film Studies BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B English Literature, English Language or Combined) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including English 5 HL) Preferred Subjects: Film Studies, History or Modern Languages See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code P303 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This degree develops your knowledge of classical and contemporary cinema and of how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images. It offers you the critical, historical and theoretical tools needed to understand and appreciate the creative potential of the cinema and to critically assess how it mediates our world. It gives you in-depth knowledge of intellectual debates within the discipline. The BA also provides a background for careers in the media arts and related activities. Year one Eight compulsory modules. Compulsory study areas include: Contemporary/Post-War Cinema; Contexts & Forms in Film Studies; Critical Debates; Research & Scholarship in Film Studies. Year two Two compulsory modules (plus six Film Studies options): Film Theory I and Hollywood Cinema. Sample options include: Asian Popular Cinemas; The French New Wave; Film Authorship; Topics in World Cinema. Year three Three compulsory modules (plus four Film Studies options): Film Theory II; Film & New Media; Independent Study (two semesters). Sample options include: American Underground Cinema; The European Crime Film; Film Noir; Stardom & Performance; Third Cinema & Beyond.

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English with Film Studies BA See page 74.

French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA See page 83.

German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA See page 89.

Hispanic Studies with Film Studies with a year abroad BA See page 145.

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French Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 96 Applicants per place 2012: 4 Teaching staff: 14 • Benefit from research expertise of teaching staff across full range of French and Francophone studies

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. 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 organises 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

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/french Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

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• Ranked second nationally in 2008 Research Assessment Exercise • Teaching programme in French Language fully integrated with the teaching of French literature, history, politics and film • Opportunities to study in French-speaking universities worldwide.

Why study French at King’s? The Department of French at King’s is one of a select number of departments that still offer the possibility of 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. In addition to its strengths in all periods of French literature, the department is also one of the few institutions in the country with specialists in francophone literature (literature written in French, but produced outside France, for example in North Africa or Canada) and Occitan (Provençal) literature. We have exchanges with many different universities in places as diverse as Paris, Montpellier, Montreal, Geneva and Martinique. King’s is also one of the few French departments in the country to offer a three-year French degree including six months spent at the University of London Institute in Paris. In the 2008 UK-wide Research Assessment Exercise, the department was ranked second in the UK; 65 per cent of our research was deemed by a panel of experts to be ‘internationally excellent’, indicating a world-class research community in French literature, culture and history at King’s.

Teaching style Most teaching takes place in small-group classes and seminars supported by lectures. Modules in the French language are focused on high-level skills in written and oral French and involve intensive contact with native speakers of French. We offer specialized modules in translation, while training all students to write and speak French at a high level of sophistication. Modules in French literature, culture, history and politics are taught by lecturers internationally recognised for their expertise in these fields, and aim to develop a broad and deep knowledge of French culture, as well as an advanced capacity for critical thinking and analysis.

Structure of programmes and assessment Follow a core language module each year and choose optional modules in the French language, French literature, thought, film, history and politics. You will take a balance of language and content modules. Modules are assessed either by coursework, desk examination, or a combination of both. The final classification you obtain for your degree is based on the modules you take in each of the three or four years of your degree.

Location and facilities All teaching takes place at the Strand Campus. Located in the heart of London, the department is close to unparalleled resources for students of French: specialist libraries, the Institut Français, unrivalled galleries, theatres and cinemas.

Selection procedure Most applications are considered between November and March, and suitably qualified applicants will be invited to attend an open day in the department. This will offer an opportunity not only to visit King’s, but also to discuss your aims and ambitions, and to discover whether King’s is the right place for you. You will also be able to participate in an informal seminar discussion with a member of staff, to give you a sense of how learning, teaching and research (the core activities of the department) work together. Certain candidates, particularly those with relevant life experience or with special requirements and/or qualifications may be asked to attend an interview. This is a fairly relaxed affair, and is an opportunity, like the open day, for you to find out about King’s and whether it is the right place for you to study. Formal admission requirements may be flexible, but evidence of academic study in French is required.

Applying 8% 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, but the quick reference table on page 39 shows the equivalent entry requirements for the Cambridge Pre-U, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, French Baccalaureate, HKDSE and US Advanced Placement Tests and SAT. Further entry requirements for other qualifications are available in the online prospectus, www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus which can be reached by the QR code next to each programme.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Advertising and Marketing Executives • Language Assistants and Tutors • Civil Service Administrative Officers and Assistants Recent graduates have gone on to study: • GDL Conversion • European Studies MA

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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.

Study (25%) Other (8%) 64 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £21,500 the median salary of those graduates in full-time work

Related subjects • Classics BA, see page 58 • Comparative Literature with Film Studies BA, see page 61 • English Law & French Law LLB, see page 96 • European Studies (French pathway) with a year abroad BA, see page 77 • German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 88 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99

Degree programmes SINGLE HONOURS

French BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 (including French 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R102 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus, plus a semester at 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.

French with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 (including French 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R120 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years 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. It provides a flexible framework within which, 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 One core language module and one compulsory translation module. Plus six optional modules. Optional modules include: Modernity and the City; The Idea of France; The French Novel since 1700; Poetry since 1800. Year three Normally spent abroad in a Frenchspeaking country. Year four One core language module and seven optional modules. Sample options: The Debate about Women in the Middle Ages; Proust; Shadows of Enlightenment; Contemporary French Film; Old French Romance; Images of Algeria.

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JOINT HONOURS Classical Studies & French with a year abroad BA See page 59.

French & German with a year abroad BA 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) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR12 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus This joint programme, which includes a year abroad, offers talented linguists a chance to gain detailed knowledge of two languages and cultures. The French component 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. In German, language study is similarly coupled with a wealth of introductory and specialist modules in Germanlanguage literature, cinema, history, society and thought. Year one Core French language and compulsory literature module; core German language, plus introductory module on German literary and other texts and their historical contexts from the Reformation to today. Year two In French, core language module, compulsory translation module and two options; in German, core language module and up to three options. Sample options: French Poetry since 1800; Comedy before 1700; The Idea of France; The Reformation; German Realism; 1930s Film; 18thcentury German Thought. Year three Year abroad, either at an Erasmus partner university, as a language teaching assistant, or on work placement (German only). Study is assessed by Erasmus credit transfer, or via written assignments. Year four Core language modules in French and German plus two to three options in both French and German. Sample options: German Reunification; Gender & German Politics; German Politics & Everyday Life; Brechtian Cinema; Goethe; Kafka; Proust; Recent French Thought; Contemporary Women’s Writing in French.

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French & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A in both French and Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including both French and Spanish 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR14 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The Department of French offers study across the whole range of French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as modules in French history, contemporary French institutions, film, politics and philosophy. The Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies is active in all fields of Peninsular and Latin-American language with strengths from medieval & early modern studies to modern literature, culture and history. Year one Core language and compulsory literature modules in French, plus one compulsory language module and two options in Hispanic Studies. Sample options: Culture & Society in Imperial Spain; Latin American Visual Arts, 19th & 20th Century; Spain in the 20th Century. Year two One core language module, one compulsory translation module and two options in French, plus one compulsory language module and two options in Hispanic Studies. Sample options: French Poetry since 1800; Comedy before 1700; The Idea of France; The Spanish Civil War; Cervantes Don Quijote. Year three The year abroad will normally be split between French- and Spanish-speaking countries. Year four Core language module in French and in Spanish, plus three options in French and two in Hispanic Studies. Sample options: Recent French Thought; Proust; Travel Writing in Modern Spain; Mester de Clerecia; Key Terms & Points of View in Latin American Visual Arts.

French & History with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A in both French and History) IB: 35 points and 766 HL (including both History and French 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RV11 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus This degree develops critical thinking and independence of thought about the past and focuses on advanced study of French language

and culture. King’s has a world-class reputation for the study of History, and students choose from an unrivalled range of options, from medieval Europe to modern India. The Department of French offers options in French and francophone language and literature from the middle ages to the present, as well as modules in French history, film, politics and philosophy. 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: one core module in language and one compulsory module in translation, plus optional French modules. History: Students choose options that reflect staff expertise, including topics as diverse as Medieval Italy; Hanoverian Britain; Australia; Soviet Union; Political Ideas and Economic History. Year three Normally spent abroad in a Frenchspeaking country. Year four French: One core language module and optional modules in French. History: Students choose a source-based module or a theoretical, thematic module and have the option of writing a research dissertation of 10,000 words on a topic of their choice.

French & Management with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including French 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RN12 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus King’s has one of the rare French departments where you can take modules across the range of French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as modules in French history, contemporary French institutions, film, politics and philosophy. In Management you will study modules in organisational studies, accounting, marketing, and international business, as well as a range of specialist options. Year one Core language and compulsory literature modules in French and two core modules in Management. Year two One core module in French language, one compulsory module in 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 French-speaking country.

Year four One core module in French language, plus three optional French modules and four optional modules in Management. Sample options: French Feminist Writing; Contemporary French Film; Contemporary Algerian Literature; Leadership; Organisational Change; Investment Management.

French & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including French 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR19 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus Study across the whole range of French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as modules in French history, contemporary French institutions, film, politics and philosophy. The Modern Greek component covers language, literature, history and linguistics. Year one Compulsory modules: Core French Language module; Introduction to French Literature; Modern Greek Language. Typical optional modules: The Emergence & Development of Modern Greece; Reading Modern Poetry Comparatively (Greek/ English); From Late Antiquity to Byzantium. Year two Compulsory modules: Core French Language module; The Practice of Translation; Modern Greek Language. Typical optional modules: French Poetry since 1800; The Idea of France; Modernity & the Nation in Greek Fiction; Language Varieties & Sociolinguistics; Greek Society & Politics, 1922 – 50. Year three Normally spent abroad, and usually split between Greece and a French-speaking country. Year four Compulsory modules: Core French Language module; Modern Greek Language. 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 Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including French) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including French HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RV15 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus Study across the whole range of French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as modules

in French history, contemporary French institutions, film, politics and philosophy. The Department of Philosophy has particular strengths in philosophy of mind, philosophy of science and ancient philosophy. We also have a wide range of optional modules, including subjects offered by few other UK universities. Year one One core language and one compulsory literature module in French and four modules in philosophy including one in history of philosophy; one in either ethics or political philosophy; and one of the following modules: Elementary Logic; Metaphysics I; Epistemology I; and Methodology. Year two One core module in French language and one compulsory module in translation plus two options in French and four modules in Philosophy from a wide range of options. Options include: Modernity & the City; The Idea of France; Ethics II; Greek Philosophy II: Plato; Philosophy of Logic & Language. Year three Spent in a French-speaking country. Year four One core French language module and three French options plus four optional modules in Philosophy. Sample options: Recent French Thought; Contemporary Women’s Writing in French; Indian Philosophy; Topics in Philosophy of Mind; Gender & Philosophy.

Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA See page 145.

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS French with English with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including both English and French). IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both English and French HL). See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R1Q3 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus Study across the whole range of French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day as well as in French history, contemporary French institutions, film, politics and philosophy. The English Department prides itself not only on the range and diversity of the modules it offers, but also on the diversity of the approaches it employs from contemporary literary theory to close textual examination and historical scholarship.

Year one One core module in French language and one compulsory module in French literature, plus two French options and two modules in English. Sample options: Introductions to French Thought/ Theatre & Film/Modern History; Introducing Literary Theories; Medieval Literary Culture. Year two One core language module and one compulsory translation module in French, plus four French options and two modules in English. Sample French options: 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 One core language module, and five options in French, plus two modules in English. Sample options: Troubling Desires; Contemporary Women’s Writing in French; Shakespeare’s London; Creative Writing Drama.

French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A French) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including French 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R1P3 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus Take modules across the whole range of French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day as well as modules in French history, film, politics and philosophy. Film Studies provides you with the conceptual tools for understanding critically how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images, and a background for careers in the media arts and related activities. Year one One core French language module and one compulsory French literature module, plus two French options and two introductory modules to forms and contexts in Film Studies. Sample French options: Introduction to Narrative Texts; Introduction to French Thought; and Introduction to French Theatre & Film. Year two One core language module, one compulsory translation module and two options in French plus two modules in Film Studies. Sample options: Idea of France; French Poetry; Modernity & the City; History of Silent/Sound Cinema; Film Authorship. Year three Normally spent in a French-speaking country. Year four One core language module in French, plus five optional modules in French and two optional modules in Film Studies. Sample options: Recent French Thought; Stylistics of Translation; Film & Transnationalism; Fathers in Film.

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Geography Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 98 Applicants per place 2012: 4 Teaching staff: 42 • Opportunities to put theory into practice with a fieldwork trip to Morocco, Kerala, Paris or San Francisco

When it came to deciding what university to go to, King’s was an obvious choice. Not only is it based in a perfect location, right at the heart of the capital, but it is one of the world’s best institutions with excellent teaching and research standards. 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. It was a chance to collect our own data and then analyse it and present it in the form of an essay. Having such inspiring lectures given by world-class academics has definitely made me consider a career in research. In the future, I hope to be able to use the skills I have gained at King’s to make a significant contribution to Geography. Shirandeep, Geography BSc

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/geography Email sspp-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 1403

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• The department was awarded 92 per cent student satisfaction in the 2011 National Student Survey.

Why study Geography at King’s? Based in the heart of London on the College’s Strand Campus, the Department of Geography is among the very best internationally, as confirmed by the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. 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. You will take an overseas field trip in the second year. Currently we offer four: Morocco (for Geography BSc), Kerala, Paris and San Francisco (for Geography BA). 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.

Teaching style 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 very wide range of modules covering all areas of geography.

Structure of programmes and assessment Students take and pass 120 credits each year comprising 30-credit and 15-credit modules. After a set of core introductory modules in the first year, students have the opportunity to specialize by following research-rich pathways in human, physical, development and integrative geography. In the final year, all students undertake an independent geographical study which is research-based and for which we provide individual tutorial support from an expert in the field. Modules are assessed by a combination of examinations, coursework and presentations. All students receive a dedicated personal tutor drawn from the faculty to advise and support them throughout their degree experience.

Undergraduate pathways In the first year all students study the same modules but from year two you can specialize in one of five different pathways: Development Geography; Human Geography; Spatial Analysis & Technologies; Physical Geography; and Society, Environment & Geography. Each pathway consists of specialist modules and fieldwork. These pathways provide opportunities to follow your own specific interests in different fields of the subject. They also allow you to learn advanced analytical and technical skills that can be applied to understanding a range of real-world issues. You will leave at the end with a defined set of skills, determined by your pathway and appropriate to specific careers where your learning is valued and used.

London is our laboratory London provides an unrivalled set of learning opportunities. We use London in many different ways to explore the physical and human geography of the city. The Field Activity week in year one is an opportunity to explore different facets of London’s geography and to try out some fieldwork techniques. London is also the focus of several modules, ranging from its historical development to the challenges posed for the city by climate change. Field trips accompany these modules and several take place linked to specific modules in human geography. Our methods of teaching in all years use geographical data relating to London as a way of learning new analytical and mapping techniques as well as finding out about the city itself. In these many ways, London is our laboratory.

Selection procedure Applications are carefully reviewed by the admissions team and all those who receive a standard offer are invited to visit the department on one of our open days. Students with non-standard qualifications are welcome to apply and may be invited to an interview.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Social Science Researchers • Transport and Traffic Advisors • Education Officers Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Aquatic Resource Management • Sustainable Urbanism MSc

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Applying

Of all the subjects that I’ve studied, Geography provides me with the greatest number of opportunities to combine my interests in history, art and literature to help understand how places change over time. All things take place at a point in time and a point in space, and are linked to other events and other places, so it seemed - and still does perfectly natural for me to combine both history and geography in understanding our world. Trying to explore that world from the perspective of someone who lived in the past also means trying to understand the ideas and the practices that shaped their actions. David Green, Professor of Historical Geography

Other (8%) 81 per cent of graduates went into graduatelevel work or postgraduate study £22,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work

Related subjects • Classical Archaeology BA, see page 58 • Global Health & Social Medicine BSc, see page 141 • I nternational Politics BA, see page 93 •P olitics of the International Economy BA/BSc, see page 139

Degree programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Geography BA

Students on the BA programme may specialize in pathways in Development Geography; Society, Environment & Geography; or Human Geography. Modules cover topics relating to hazards and risks, 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 in Geographical Inquiry I; Geography Tutorials: Critical Thinking & Techniques. Year two Compulsory modules cover Methods in Human Geography; Fieldwork; Principles in Geographical Inquiry II; plus one thematic module and three optional modules. Year three Independent Geographical Study (dissertation); plus one thematic module and five additional modules.

Geography BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code F800 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus Students on the BSc programme may specialize in pathways in Spatial Analysis & Technologies or Physical Geography. There is a broad range of modules that allow students 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 Geographical Inquiry I; Geography Tutorials: Critical Thinking & Techniques. Year two Compulsory modules cover Methods & Fieldwork in Physical Geography; Principles in Geographical Inquiry II; plus one thematic module and three optional modules. Year three Independent Geographical Study (dissertation); plus one thematic module and five optional modules.

Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code L700 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus

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German Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 19 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 12 • Top-rated research department with intensive teaching by renowned specialists

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 BA

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/german Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

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• In depth coverage of German literature, culture and history from the Middle Ages to the present day.

Why study German at King’s? Whichever of our degrees you choose, you will have the opportunity to attain a high level of proficiency in speaking, writing and reading the German language, whilst developing and expanding your knowledge and critical understanding of German culture and society. You will be taught by academics engaged in cutting-edge research who are infectiously enthusiastic about their research areas.

Structure of programmes and assessment Following year one foundation modules in culture, history and politics, more specialized modules in years two and four reflect the rich research expertise of department staff. Our rigorous three-year language programme is tailored both to your own level of language competence, and to the internationally recognised Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR). Core language modules cover the key skills of reading, writing, listening, spoken interaction and production, and translation. Assessment is in a variety of forms including précis and oral presentation, work placement portfolios, longer academic essays in both English and German, and oral and written exams.

Location and facilities

The King’s German department ranked joint second in the country in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise, and the commitment of our staff to research excellence is matched by our enthusiasm for teaching.

Located in the heart of London, the department can draw on unparalleled print, audio-visual and online resources, including the King’s Maughan Library and Senate House Library, the Institute of Germanic and Romance Studies, the British Film Institute and the British Library. All are within easy walking distance of the Strand building. The Goethe Institute and Austrian Cultural Forum also have extensive media and library holdings, and run lively programmes of films, readings, seminars and exhibitions which complement the department’s internal film screenings, open seminars, exhibitions, and annual departmental play. All teaching takes place at the Strand Campus.

Teaching style

Selection procedure

The third year of this programme is spent in Germany, Austria or German-speaking Switzerland, normally as a student at university or as a teaching assistant in a school. We have exchange links with universities in Munich, Frankfurt (Main), Heidelberg, Berlin and Vienna (under the European Union Socrates-Erasmus scheme).

In 2011-12, the department launched a new curriculum that reflects our commitment to innovative and research-led teaching. Staff across the department contribute introductory and specialist modules that draw from their own research in German literature, culture and history. Modules are taught through a combination of lectures, small seminars or tutorials, and one-to-one supervision. This brings you into close contact with tutors, in a department that is regularly ranked among the top three research departments in the UK. Language classes involve in-depth work with different kinds of media, literary and academic texts. Teaching is in German and English, according to the subject area. Our teaching style is interactive; students participate informally in small group discussions in seminars or online discussion fora, and formally through seminar presentations and oral assessments.

Most applicants are considered between November and March. Admission requirements are flexible, but evidence of study in German to an appropriate level is always required. A detailed list of the additional credentials and musical skills required for the German & Music BA can be found on the webpage of the Department of Music.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Editors • Market Researchers • Insurance Office Managers Recent graduates have gone on to study: • CIMA • Musical Theatre MA

Degree programmes

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Work (57%) Work + Study (14%) Study (29%) Other (0%) 57 per cent of graduates went into graduatelevel work or postgraduate study. £18,500 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 59 • English Language & Communication BA, see page 74 • English Law & German Law LLB, see page 96 • European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA, see page 77 • French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 83 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99

SINGLE HONOURS German with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including German 5 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R220 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus This Single Honours degree engages in detail with German language, literature, cinema, popular and everyday culture, politics and history. Students choose from a wide range of German modules, which may be combined with an external option, including a second language. 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 and introductory compulsory literature and culture module Texts & Contexts. Options include German Cinema; Introduction to Medieval German; Politics & Society; German History; or an elective from outside the department, including in a second language. Year two Core language module; up to seven options, eg German Reformation; Women in the early Modern Period; 19th-centuary Realist Fiction; History into Literature; Modernism & the Avantgarde; 1930s Film; Politics & Popular Culture; Post-1945 Politics; 18th-century Thought; Arthurian Romance; an extra departmental elective. Year three Year abroad in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, either at an Erasmus partner university (Munich, Frankfurt/Main, Berlin, Vienna); as a language teaching assistant; or on a work placement. Study abroad is assessed by credit transfer from Erasmus partners, or via supervised written assignments. Year four Compulsory language module and dissertation; up to five options, eg Modern Poetry; Post – 1945 Fiction; German Reunification; Gender & Politics; Politics & Everyday Life; Brechtian Cinema; Nibelungenlied from 12th- to 21st-century; Goethe from Sturm und Drang to Classicism; Heine; Kafka.

JOINT HONOURS French & German with a year abroad BA See page 82.

German & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A Spanish and Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 (including Spanish 6 HL and German 5 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR24 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus A joint programme which offers talented linguists a chance to gain detailed knowledge of two languages and diverse cultures. You will gain high-level proficiency in German language, whilst developing your historical and critical understanding of German culture and society. The Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies is active in all fields of Peninsular and Latin-American language with strengths from medieval & early modern studies to modern literature, culture and history. Year one Two core language modules in German and Spanish; introductory module on German texts and contexts; two Spanish options, eg Culture & Society in Imperial Spain; 20th-century Spain. Year two Two core German and Spanish language modules, plus two or three German and two Spanish options. Sample options: The Reformation; German Realism; 1930s German Film; History into Literature; Modernism; 18th-century German thought; Catalan Language & Culture; The Spanish Civil War. Year three Study abroad normally split between a German- and Spanish-speaking country. Study is assessed by Erasmus credit transfer from partner universities abroad, or via written assignments. You take year abroad modules in both German and Spanish. Year four Two compulsory German and Spanish language modules, plus two or three German and two Spanish options. Sample options: German Reunification; Gender & German Politics; German Politics & Everyday Life; Brechtian Cinema; Goethe; Kafka; Religion, Politics & Violence in Modern Spain.

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German & History with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A in both History and German) IB: 35 points and 766 HL (including both History and German 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RV21 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus This four-year programme is designed to develop critical thinking and independence of thought about the past as well as focusing on an advanced study of German language, literature, culture and society. Your third year will be spent abroad, normally as an exchange student or as a teaching assistant in a school. We have exchange links with universities in Munich, Frankfurt (Main), Berlin and Vienna (under the European Socrates-Erasmus scheme). Year one German: core language module, plus introductory module on texts & contexts. History: one compulsory module in historical sources, skills and approaches and one optional module in Medieval, Early Modern or Modern History. Year two German: core language module & up to three options, eg Reformation; Realism; Modernism; 1930s Film; Post-1945 Politics; Goethe. History: two optional modules reflecting staff expertise, including topics as diverse as Medieval Italy, Hanoverian Britain, Australia, Soviet Union and Political Ideas. Year three Normally spent in an Erasmus partner university (Berlin, Vienna, Frankfurt/Main, Munich), or as a language teaching assistant. Those on Erasmus exchanges have marks credited under the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS). Others submit assessed year-abroad essays and work portfolios. Year four German: core language module plus up to three options, eg Reunification; Gender & Politics; Brechtian Cinema; Goethe; Kafka. History: Students choose a source-based module or a theoretical, thematic module and have the option of a 10,000 word research dissertation on the topic of their choice.

German & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including German 5 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR29 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus This rare degree combination helps you to attain high-level proficiency in the German and Greek languages, whilst developing your critical understanding of two distinct cultures and societies. The degree is interdisciplinary, including elements in literature, film, history and politics. Study of these areas, both at King’s and abroad, develops your intercultural awareness, and refines your transferable analytical and communication skills. Year one Core German language module, plus compulsory Modern Greek language module and German Texts & Contexts, and up to two Modern Greek options. Year two Compulsory Modern Greek and Core German language plus up to three options in German and a choice of options in Modern Greek. Sample options: The Byzantine Saint; The Reformation; Modernism & the Avant-garde; 1930s Film; Post-1945 Politics; Goethe; 18th-century German thought. Year three The year abroad will be split between a German- and Modern Greek-speaking country. All students take year-abroad modules, and those on Erasmus exchanges have marks credited under the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS). Year four Compulsory Modern Greek and German language module, plus up to three options in German, and a choice of options in Modern Greek. Sample options: German Reunification; Modern German Poetry; Goethe; Kafka; Brechtian Cinema; War in Greek Poetry 1897 – 1981.

German & Music with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including both Music and German) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both German and Music HL) Other Requirements: All candidates must obtain ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RW23 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus

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This degree combines the study of music, offering diverse transferable skills (analytical and creative, theoretical and practical, abstract and performative), with advanced study of German oral and written language. Introductory and specialist modules in German literature, culture, history and society further develop your knowledge and critical understanding of the German-speaking countries. Year one Core German language module; introductory module on German texts and cultural contexts; options in Music. Sample music options: Musical Performance; Musical Analysis; Techniques of Composition. Year two Core German language module; up to three options in German; options in Music. Sample options: German Modernism & the Avant-garde; Politics & German Popular Culture; 18th-century German Thought; Western Music & Race; Musical Modernism & New Media since 1918. Year three Normally spent abroad, either at an Erasmus partner institution (Munich, Berlin, Vienna, Frankfurt/Main), as a language teaching assistant, or on work placement. All students take year-abroad modules, and those on Erasmus exchanges have marks credited under the European Credit Transfer Scheme. Year four German: core language module plus up to three options, eg Reunification; Brechtian Cinema; Goethe; Heine; Kafka. Music: selected options including Mozart in Vienna; Performance Practice on Record; Stockhausen.

German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including German) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including German HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RV25 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years – or, with an optional year abroad, four years. Location Strand Campus A joint programme which offers a chance to gain high-level proficiency in German language, develops your historical and critical understanding of German culture and society, and gives you insights into developments in German thought. Your philosophical studies will train you in clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas that are concrete and valuable assets in today’s job market. Year one One core German language module; compulsory module on German Texts & Contexts. In Philosophy, a choice from modules in history of philosophy, ethics and politics, and fundamental areas of contemporary analytic philosophy.

Year two One core German language module four; optional Philosophy modules; up to three options in German. Sample options: Modernism & the German Avant-garde; The German Reformation; 18th-century German Thought; 19th-century Realist Fiction; Greek/Modern/Political Philosophy. Year three Optional year abroad spent in an Erasmus partner university (Berlin, Vienna, Frankfurt/Main, Munich), as a language teaching assistant, or on work placement. Erasmus students have marks credited under the European Credit Transfer Scheme. Others submit assessed year abroad essays or portfolios. Year four One core language module and up to three options in German; four options in Philosophy. Sample options: Goethe: from Sturm und Drang to Classicism; Kafka; Modern German Poetry; Brechtian Cinema; Aesthetics; Mathematical Logic; Indian Philosophy.

German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements 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 See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR25 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus A joint programme designed for talented linguists who wish to gain detailed knowledge of two languages and cultures. Advanced proficiency in German language provides the basis for comprehensive historical and critical insight into German culture and society. The study of Portuguese embraces the language, history and culture of four continents: Europe, America, Africa and Asia; and we offer an unrivalled choice of modules in the literature, cultural history and history of the lusophone world. Year one One core German and one core Portuguese language module; compulsory module on German Texts & Contexts; up to two Portuguese options eg Portuguese Identities; Faces of Brazil. Year two Core modules in German and Portuguese language plus up to three German and up to two Portuguese options. Sample options: Lusophone African Literature; Brazilian Popular Music; German Modernism & the Avant-garde; Politics & German Popular Culture; 18th-century German Thought; 1930s German Film.

Year three Year abroad, normally split between a German- and Portuguese-speaking country. All students take year-abroad modules, and those on Erasmus exchanges have marks credited under the European Credit Transfer Scheme (ECTS). Year four Core modules in German and Portuguese language; up to three German and up to two Portuguese options. Sample options: Inês de Castro: the Construction of a Literary Myth; History of the Iberian World (1492 – 1822); Modern German Poetry; Goethe; Kafka; Brechtian Cinema.

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS German with English with a year abroad BA 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) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R2Q3 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years 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. Your close study of literature will encourage and develop a clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas that are concrete and valuable assets in today’s job market and are a means of gaining access to further vocational training. Year one One core German language module; introductory compulsory module on German Texts & Contexts; up to three options in German and two in English. Sample options: Writing London; Medieval Literary Culture; German Politics & Society; Milestones of German History; 100 Years of German Film. Year two One core German language module; up to five options in German and two in English. Sample options: Early Modern Sexualities; Irish Literature & Culture; Women in the Early Modern Period; German 19th-century Realist Fiction; History into Literature; Modernism & the Avant-garde. Year three Normally a year abroad in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, either at an Erasmus partner university (Munich, Frankfurt/Main, Berlin, Vienna); as a language teaching assistant; or on a work placement. Study abroad is assessed by credit transfer from Erasmus partners, or via written assignments.

Year four One compulsory German language module; up to five options in German and two in English. Sample options: Goethe: from Sturm und Drang to Classicism; Heine; Kafka; Post-1945 German Fiction; Modern German Poetry; Medieval Body in Pain; Post-Colonial Australian Literature; Jane Austen in Context.

German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade B German) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including German 5 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R2P3 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus This well-integrated programme enhances your knowledge of German language, literature, history, politics and culture from the medieval period to the present day; develops your awareness of the ways in which societies globally are mediated by cinematic and electronic images; and affords specialist insight into German-language cinema via modules taught by German department film experts. Year one One core German language module; introductory compulsory module on German Texts & Contexts; up to three options in German and two compulsory Film modules. Sample options: German Politics & Society; Milestones of German History; 100 Years of German Film. Year two One core German language module; up to five German and two film options. Sample options: German Modernism & the Avant-garde; Politics & German Popular Culture; 18th-century German Thought; 1930s German Film; Topics in European Cinema; Cinema & Spectatorship. Year three Normally a year abroad in Germany, Austria or Switzerland, either at an Erasmus partner university (Munich, Frankfurt/Main, Berlin, Vienna); as a language teaching assistant; or on a work placement. Study abroad is assessed by credit transfer from Erasmus partners, or via written assignments. Year four One compulsory German language module; up to five German and two Film options. Sample options: Film Genre, Style & Ideology; Representation & Identity in Film; Kafka; Goethe; Reunification; Gender & German Politics; Brechtian Cinema.

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History Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 191 Applicants per place 2012: 4 Teaching staff: 45 • Ranked 2nd in the UK (The Sunday Times 2011)

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, ranking second in The Sunday Times University Guide in 2011; such a reputation coupled with the exciting prospect of studying in the centre of London really swayed me. This year 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

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/history Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

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• Course offerings range over more 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 world-class museums, collections and libraries.

Why study History at King’s? King’s attracts students from across the world to study human history in all its diversity and 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 result of 92 per cent student satisfaction with the quality of the course, and 94 per cent satisfaction with the quality of teaching (2012). 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. You can also take advantage of King’s global connections by studying for a semester at one of our partner institutions overseas, such as University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, the University of Sydney or the National University of Singapore.

Teaching style Most teaching takes place in seminars, which usually have between 15 and 20 participants and are a forum for discussion in which you have the opportunity to hone your discussion and presentation skills. Our first-year introductory module is taught in small supervision groups of 5 or 6 students, allowing for close discussion of historical texts and sources, and detailed feedback on your written work. From the beginning of the degree, you will analyse primary sources as well as the writings of historians. We ensure undergraduate students are exposed to many different approaches to history, and encourage you to adopt a comparative approach, looking at the connections and contrasts between different periods and places throughout the degree. The discipline of research and writing is essential to the development of the skills of the historian and therefore we require an extensive amount of written work and independent study.

Structure of programme and assessment The King’s History degree programme lasts three years and is assessed through a combination of essays, examinations, presentations and

dissertations. Choose from a wide range of modules which cover historical topics from Medieval times (c400 AD onwards) through to the present day. Optional modules in Ancient History are also available through the Department of Classics. In the first year, you can choose modules that span Medieval, Early Modern and Modern History as well as taking Historical Skills, Sources & Approaches, which is taught in small groups. In the second and third years, options become more focused, choosen from around 30 topics, which have recently included: • Alexander the Great • British Imperial Policy & Decolonisation, 1938-1964 • Caribbean Intellectual History, c1800 to the present • The French Civil War, 1934 – 1970 • The History of Australia since 1788 • History of Political Ideas • The Norman Conquest • The Northern Ireland Troubles • The Origins of Reformation in England • Political Bonds in Late Medieval and Renaissance Italy • The Soviet Union and Russia, 1945 – 2000 • Women and Gender in Early Modern England • Romans & Barbarians: The Transformation of the Roman West • Themes in the Study of Contemporary Africa. All our modules are designed by the lecturers in the department and reflect their own scholarly research specialisms. In the final year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a research dissertation on a topic of your choice, working under the one-toone supervision of a member of staff who is a specialist in the field. As King’s is part of the University of London, second- and final-year students have the option of taking history courses at other institutions (such as UCL and Royal Holloway), which means you have an unrivalled choice of modules to choose from. The King’s History programme is unique in its pair of compulsory second year History & Memory modules, where we consider the role of history in the present day, from its social and public uses to the conflicts and controversies it can generate, and do so by using London as a real, living source. Field-trip teaching on these modules is delivered through downloadable podcasts. Examples of podcasts can be downloaded from our website www.kcl.ac.uk/history/study/ug

Location and facilities The Department of History at King’s is centrally located on our Strand campus, and we are within walking distance of the capital’s famous landmarks, such as the Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Trafalgar Square, Covent Garden, the River Thames and the South Bank. London offers unparalleled historical resources, including the British Museum, British Library, Imperial War Museum and National Gallery.

Selection procedure We scrutinise all applications carefully, paying particular attention to academic record and the personal statement. We look not only for academic excellence, but also for evidence of initiative, energy, an engaged interest in the past and its significance, and an aptitude for independent critical thought and historical argument. We invite promising mature or nontraditional student applicants to an interview, while other successful applicants are invited to a post-offer open day, usually between January and March. We take into account the circumstances students from different backgrounds have had to confront in order to come to university. Roughly five per cent of our students are mature students, and about 10 per cent are from outside the UK.

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Related subjects • Ancient History BA, see page 57 • Classical Studies BA, see page 58 • European Studies (French, German or Spanish pathways) with a year abroad BA, see page 77 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99 • War Studies BA, see page 151

written communication and argument. Our unrivalled range of options ensures you can choose an exciting programme of study to develop your interests. Year one Take an introductory module in Historical Sources, Skills & Approaches and choose three modules, one from each of the following time periods: Medieval, Early Modern and Modern. These optional modules cover British, European and World history, contextualising events over broad time periods. Year two Take an innovative History & Memory module, featuring podcast-supported fieldtrips, and choose options that reflect staff expertise, 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 about the periods and places studied throughout the degree.

JOINT HONOURS French & History with a year abroad BA See page 82.

German & History with a year abroad BA See page 88.

Degree programmes War Studies & History BA

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Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Teaching Professionals • Business Analyst • Museum Assistant • Public Service Associate Professional Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Graduate Diploma in Law • International Relations MA

History BA Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A History) IB: 35 points and 766 HL (including History 6 HL) See page 39 for quick reference table showing equivalent qualifications. UCAS Code V100 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus King’s has a world-class reputation for the study of History, ranked sixth in the UK by The Guardian (2013), and our graduates have excellent career prospects. The King’s History degree is designed to develop critical thinking and independence of thought about the past, as well as excellence in oral and

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International Foundation Programmes Key Facts Students: Around 130 per International Foundation Programme and 50 per International Science Foundation Programme

The International Foundation Programme is a fantastic steppingstone for undergraduate study at King’s. I am currently undertaking the BA in Liberal Arts and benefitted greatly from having graduated from the IFP. Not only did I have time to explore London’s riches before fully committing myself to a BA, but the IFP also equipped me with the necessary skills for undergraduate study. The Foundation Programme enables you to become a full student of King’s and also take part in the numerous clubs and events organized by the Student Union. So, when the undergraduate years begin, you realise that the IFP has already prepared you for the challenge. One of the other great assets of the IFP is its location. The English Language Centre, where most of the classes are held, is situated in the lively quarter of Covent Garden. The ELC is also in close proximity to all the major University of London libraries including the landmark Senate House and King’s own Maughan Library. Having a head start in arguably the most important years of your life is an invaluable opportunity. Yusuf, IFP Graduate 2012 currently studying Liberal Arts BA

CONTACTS Contact Foundation Programmes Administrator Web www.kcl.ac.uk/elc Email elc@kcl.ac.uk (ELC general) Tel +44 (0)20 7848 1600 (ELC general)

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• Both foundation programmes offer guaranteed conditional offers for a wide range of undergraduate programmes • Fulfils all linguistic entry requirements to King’s and many other universities • The most recent British Council inspection (2009) awarded King’s ELC a total of six areas of excellence, the highest score achieved across all Colleges of the University of London

Programmes of study King’s English Language Centre runs oneyear International Foundation Programmes that offer clear pathways onto undergraduate degree programmes across the College. These programmes are aimed at international students of high potential who do not qualify for direct entry into undergraduate degree programmes. 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.

Teaching style We have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and take a learner-centred approach in all programmes. The programmes are taught through a combination of lectures and seminars. Students are typically taught in classes of no more than 17 and each student is assigned a personal tutor whom they meet on a regular basis. Students are also supported through their studies with specially developed online learning materials.

Location and facilities Part of the Strand Campus on Drury Lane, we are situated in the heart of the exciting and bustling Covent Garden area of London.

Selection procedure 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. Students applying for the International Science Foundation Programme need to have studied maths and science-based subjects in their final year and may be asked to take a maths test. The academic coordinator may invite applicants for interview or conduct phone interviews. This typically happens when a student has yet to finish high school. All applicants are strongly recommended to apply for their chosen programme by 1 July. Applications after this date will be considered if places are still available.

Graduate destinations 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, Durham etc. Recent graduates of our International Foundation Programmes went on to study: • Biomedical Science, see page 50 • Law, see page 94 • Liberal Arts, see page 98 • Management, see page 100 • Mathematics, see page 102 • Physics, see page 133 • War Studies, see page 149

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Structure of programmes and assessment Students take a combination of core and optional modules on foundation programmes that help them develop the academic skills and knowledge they will need for successful undergraduate study. These modules are assessed through a combination of coursework and final examinations. The optional modules available allow students to tailor the programme to their academic areas of interest.

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Applying King’s welcomes students from across the globe with a wide range of qualifications. International entry requirements are available on the online prospectus, www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus which can be reached by the QR code next to each programme. If your particular qualification is not listed please contact us for information. Register and apply directly to King’s via the online portal: myapplication.kcl.ac.uk

Foundation Programmes

International Science Foundation Programme

International Foundation Programme in Humanities & Social Sciences Entry requirements – Please see the online prospectus for more detailed guidance on the high school grades and subjects required from different countries. Accreditation Diploma UCAS Code Apply directly to King’s Study mode Full-time Duration One year FT September – June Location Strand Campus Designed for international students who have completed 12 years of schooling with excellent grades, this programme offers students clear pathways into King’s with guaranteed conditional offers for a wide range of undergraduate courses. It prepares students for undergraduate study and combines study in the chosen academic subject with academic English and study skills. By the end, students will be familiar with UK academic culture, have improved their overall language and academic skills and have a more detailed understanding of their chosen discipline. Year one Two compulsory modules and one optional module based on your intended degree subject. All of the modules support critical thinking skills development 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: • Business Management • Europe & the World • International Relations • Law • Liberal Arts

Entry requirements – Please see the online prospectus for more detailed guidance on the high school grades and subjects required from different countries. Accreditation Diploma UCAS Code Apply directly to King’s Study mode Full-time Duration One year FT September – June Location Strand and Guy’s campuses Designed for international students who have completed 12 years of schooling with excellent grades in appropriate science-based subjects, this programme is aimed at international students who do not qualify for direct degree entry. The programme combines study in chosen academic areas with academic English and study skills. Academic content is designed and delivered by King’s academics. Progress onto King’s degree programmes is dependent on successfully achieving the stated foundation programme exit level. 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: • Maths & Physics • Chemistry & Biology • Maths & Business Management • Maths & Chemistry

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Law Key Facts Undergraduate students admitted 2012: 202 Applicants per place 2012: 11 Teaching staff: approximately 60

Why study Law at King’s? My year abroad consisted of working with students and academics from some of the top 20 law schools in the world. King’s is a leading partner within the consortium of universities, which reflects its reputation. Studying Transnational Law provided me with an Advanced Honours education and an LLB, but also great friends and worldwide connections. In a market that is becoming progressively more global, the opportunity to study Transnational Law at King’s was unparalleled. Emma, LLB with Transnational Legal Studies

Law at King’s has enjoyed a tradition of excellence since the College was founded in 1829. The Dickson Poon School of Law is recognised globally as one of the UK’s premier law schools with one of this country’s most distinguished research reputations. In continuing this legacy, the School has embarked on a £40 million programme of investment, which will establish King’s as a leader in the field of transnational law: thinking beyond particular national jurisdictions and seeking global solutions to the world’s legal challenges. This ambitious initiative has been made possible by a personal gift of £20million from one of Hong Kong’s most respected philanthropists, Mr Dickson Poon CBE. With its new home in Somerset House East Wing, The Dickson Poon School of Law will set a new benchmark for legal education in the 21st century. Come to King’s and join a law school which is really going places.

Programmes of study We offer three-, four- and five-year programmes, all of which are qualifying single or dual law degrees recognised by the Law Society and the Bar Council. Many of them offer you the opportunity to study abroad at one of our prestigious partner university institutions, such as Columbia University in New York, University of Paris 1 (Panthéon -Sorbonne) and Humboldt University in Berlin, amongst others.

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/law Email law-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2503/7212

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Each student is assigned a personal tutor who advises on academic and personal problems and offers some careers assistance. We attach great importance to developing good relations between staff and students and a Staff-Student Liaison Committee meets regularly.

Structure of programmes and assessment The first year of all programmes is composed of a set of compulsory modules: Elements of the Law of Contract; Criminal Law; Public Law; and European Law. Students spending their third and fourth years in France or Germany must also study French or German Law. In the second year you study Law of Tort, Law of Property and Law of Trusts and one module from a list of options. Apart from those studying English Law & French Law, English Law & German Law and English Law & Hong Kong Law, final-year students study Jurisprudence & Legal Theory and three modules from the list of options. The research seminars cover around six topics, where each topic is covered four times a year by means of two-hour teaching classes for up to 12 students at a time. It gives you the chance to really explore the interdisciplinary perspectives. Since the introduction of the research seminars, assessment in the Schools is now 70 per cent exam-based, while 30 per cent is based on 2,500-word essays written on one of the topics covered in the research seminars.

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All of our programmes focus on the study of law as an intellectual discipline. They can form the first major step towards qualifying for practice as a solicitor or barrister, and represent appropriate preliminary training for a range of other careers in which legal knowledge is an asset. They are suitable for anyone who has a general interest in law but wants to find out more about it before deciding on a particular vocation.

The Dickson Poon School of Law is located in the heart of the British legal world with the offices of major law firms, the Law Society, the Inns of Court and the Royal Courts of Justice all within walking distance. Based at the Strand Campus in Somerset House East Wing, one of London’s most beautiful and iconic buildings, the School boasts a stylish new home for its staff and students, including student common rooms, teaching and seminar rooms and a moot court room. The Maughan Library contains a vast array of legal texts, reference materials, periodicals and datasets and is equipped with online databases such as Westlaw UK, Lexis, Justis, PLC and Kluwer Arbitration. We also produce our own legal periodical, the King’s Law Journal.

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We have a strong tradition of excellence in teaching (with consistently high student satisfaction ratings for Law in the National Student Survey) and are committed to maintaining that tradition. Our teaching methods include lectures, tutorials and seminars. Through seminars and tutorials, you gain practice in applying the general legal principles you have learned to specific problems. Our new research-dedicated seminars offer you an opportunity to engage with our academics in a capacity that best takes advantage of their expertise.

All applications (except for English Law & American Law, English Law with Australian Law, Law with Transnational Legal Studies and Law with European Legal Studies) must be made through UCAS. Those wishing to apply for the four programmes bracketed must apply through UCAS for the Law LLB programme (M100) and then apply to transfer to the desired degree during the first year of the programme.

Applicants who wish to transfer to the Law with European Legal Studies programme and wish to spend their third year in Strasbourg, Toulouse, Heidelberg, Bologna, Zurich or Neuchatel must have a very high degree of competence in the relevant language. Those applying for the English Law & French Law degree (M121) or the English Law & German Law degree (M122) will be required to demonstrate a very high degree of competence in the relevant language. If you are applying for admission for M121, M122, M190 or LM21 and also wish to be considered for the Law LLB (M100) programme, you must make a separate entry on your UCAS form. Those applying to study English Law & French Law who are offering the French Baccalaureate for entry must apply through Paris I and not through UCAS. Alongside your academic achievements, we also take into account your extracurricular activities as described in your personal statement. We look for applicants who have participated as fully as possible in school, college or community life, making the most of the opportunities available to them. All applications are considered without interview with the exception of applicants with relevant life experience. In assessing applications from applicants with relevant life

experience, we look for evidence of recent academic achievement and recent educational experience. Interviews are held in February and March. All applicants who receive an offer will be invited to attend an open day (usually in March or April). All applicants are required to take the National Admissions Test for Law (LNAT) by 15 January. Your application will be considered late if we have not received your results by that date. However, for some overseas applicants dispensations may be granted on an individual basis only where there is no LNAT centre in the candidate’s country or no centre within a reasonable distance from his or her residence. Please see www.lnat.ac.uk for further details.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Financial Analysts • Lawyers • Tax Advisers • Justice’s Law Clerks • Heads of Trading • Legal Trainees • Magazine Editors • Paralegals

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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 great on your CV.

Related subjects • European Politics BA, see page 77 • French BA, see page 81 • German with a year abroad BA, see page 87 • International Politics BA, see page 139 • Philosophy BA, see page 132

The Dickson Poon Scholarship Programme One of the most exciting developments in the School has been the creation of The Dickson Poon Scholarship Programme. The programme is aimed at supporting the very best undergraduate students, with some scholarships worth full home/EU fees for all years of study, while some are worth £18,000 over three years. The Dickson Poon Scholarship Programme focuses on students who demonstrate academic excellence, outstanding potential and life ambition, and welcomes applications from the brightest and best students from around the world. See our website for further details www.kcl.ac.uk/law

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Degree programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Law LLB Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA IB: 35 points and 766 HL Preferred Subjects: At least two essay-focused subjects Other Requirements: LNAT must be taken by 15th January See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation LLB UCAS Code M100 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus Our long-established Law LLB degree is a highly regarded programme, recognised around the world for its teaching excellence, access to renowned academic staff and unparalleled location in the heart of legal London. 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 and 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.

Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA IB: 35 points and 766 HL Preferred Subjects: At least two essay-focused subjects Other Requirements: LNAT must be taken by 15th January See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation LLB UCAS Code LM21 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus

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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, as well as its unrivalled location in the heart of legal and political London, provides access to eminent academics from three outstanding faculties and gives you the chance to consider a wide range of exciting career options. Year one Elements of the Law of Contract, European Law, Comparing Political Systems and 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.

English Law & French Law LLB and Maîtrise en droit (French equivalent of LLB) Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A French) IB: 35 points and 766 HL (including French 6 HL) Preferred Subjects: At least two essay-focused subjects Other Requirements: LNAT must be taken by 15th January See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation LLB and Maîtrise en droit UCAS Code M121 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus (third and fourth years in Paris) 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.

English Law & German Law LLB and MLLP or Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA IB: 35 points and 766 HL (including German 6 HL) Preferred Subjects: At least two essay-focused subjects Other Requirements: LNAT must be taken by 15th January. Candidates not educated primarily in German throughout their secondary education are required to take the TestDaF and achieve Level 4 in all sections www.testdaf.de See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation LLB and MLLP or Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften UCAS Code M122 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus (third and fourth years in Berlin) This double degree offers exciting possibilities for highly motivated students who want to look beyond their own legal system, experience a different culture, 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 career in law not only in the UK or in Germany, but also in international organisations or internationally-operating law firms and companies. Year one Elements of the Law of Contract, Criminal Law, Public Law and 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 and 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.

English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA IB: 35 points and 766 HL Preferred Subjects: At least two essay-focused subjects Other Requirements: LNAT must be sat by 15th January See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation LLB UCAS Code M190 Study mode Full-time Duration Five years Location Strand Campus (final three years in Hong Kong) 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.

ENTRY FROM LAW LLB English Law & American Law LLB and JD 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. Accreditation LLB and JD UCAS Code M100 Study mode Full-time 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 and Law of Trusts. Also Jurisprudence & Legal Theory unless studying an equivalent at Columbia. Years three and four Columbia University, New York, USA.

Law with Transnational Legal Studies LLB 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 UCAS Code M100 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus, King’s and Centre for Transnational Legal Studies, High Holborn, London Initial selection for transfer to this programme takes place during the first year of the Law LLB (M100). It is exciting and novel in bringing together top participating institutions from a range of countries and traditions to focus on transnational legal studies. The programme strikes a balance between teaching the core modules needed 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 and 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.

Law with European Legal Studies LLB 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 UCAS Code M100 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus (third year abroad)

Initial selection for transfer to this programme takes place during the first year of the Law LLB (M100). It offers a fantastic opportunity 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 and 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.

English Law with Australian Law LLB 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 UCAS Code M100 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus (third year in Melbourne) Initial selection for transfer to this programme takes place after completion of year one on the Law LLB (M100). The third year of the programme is spent 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 the English degree results only, although students 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 and 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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Key Facts

• King’s is recognised worldwide for the quality of its Arts and Social Sciences

We are looking for intellectually curious, openminded and cosmopolitan students who relish the opportunity of studying with some of the world’s most distinguished academics. Please see the online prospectus for further details, including submission of an additional personal statement.

• Tailor your degree from a wide range of subjects and disciplines

Career prospects

Students admitted 2012: 42 Applicants per place 2012: 4 Teaching staff: 150

The tremendously exciting interdisciplinary approach of Liberal Arts appealed to me greatly – a typical day for me ranges from learning about the archaeology of Ancient Rome, to the study of Queen Elizabeth in History and questioning the approach of Marxism in Politics. The lecturers are top in their field and are truly passionate about their subject, which is evident when they deliver such insightful lectures. Having the opportunity to study abroad in my second year is another reason I applied. After having the whole world to choose from I have selected Georgetown in the US and cannot wait to study in and experience the governmental and historical differences there. Due to the nature of my degree I have access to a vast array of career options. I love designing my own pathway of learning and recommend this course to anyone who wants to continue with all their passions and not just one. Gaby, Liberal Arts BA

• Includes a language and internship module.

Why study Liberal Arts at King’s? King’s has been researching and teaching Liberal Arts subjects for over 150 years, and is amongst the world’s leading universities. This innovative new programme allows you to draw on the full range of King’s exciting heritage in Arts and Humanities, as part of a flexible degree which is also focused on making you highly employable.

Teaching style The programme is interdisciplinary, and involves a wide degree of module choice from across the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. You will have an academic mentor throughout your degree, on whom you can rely for personal guidance. Most of your classes will be taught in lectures and seminars, by some of the world’s most distinguished academics.

Structure of programme and assessment The Liberal Arts BA is designed to develop you into both an informed global citizen, and an attractive prospect for employers. The degree offers you outstanding flexibility in your studies, balancing breadth of knowledge across disciplines with depth of learning in a preferred field. You will be assessed using a variety of methods – coursework essays, examinations and, in your third year, an extended research project.

Location and facilities King’s is at the heart of one of the world’s most vibrant and cosmopolitan cities, within easy reach of numerous cultural and political institutions which will enrich and shape your experience of university life. You will have access to the outstanding collections and research facilities in the Maughan and Senate House Libraries, as well as the educational, social and sporting opportunities provided by the College and the University of London.

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/liberalarts Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

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Selection procedure

Since this programme was new in 2012, graduate statistics are unavailable. However this degree provides an ideal grounding for graduate work in the wide range of liberal arts subjects and opens up careers in a wide range of fields, including government, law and journalism. King’s Careers & Employability offers an extensive programme of support to enhance your employability.

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Liberal Arts

I initially applied to the Liberal Arts programme for the freedom it offers. The idea of confining my study to one or even two specific disciplines seemed exceedingly difficult. Yet now that I’m here I understand that the course is so much more than an avenue to wider academic study, it is guaranteed to make the most out of any university experience. Boasting a fantastic staff set it encourages interactive study with London through the core module Lives of London that actually takes you out into the city to understand the environment we live in culturally and historically. London is an experience in itself for any university student but with the incredible facilities offered by King’s and the very nature of the Liberal Arts programme this experience takes a great leap forward. Josh, Liberal Arts BA

Related subjects • Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA, see page 59 • English with Film Studies BA, see page 74 • European Studies (French, German or Spanish pathways) with a year abroad BA, see page 77 • French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 83 • German & History with a year abroad BA, see page 88

VOICE OF THE ACADEMIC

Applying

I’m extremely excited about the core course, which will give you snapshots of London life in particular neighourhoods. For example, when we study 18thcentury London we’ll focus on the West End, where you’ll visit the British Museum’s Enlightenment Gallery. Later on, we’ll study the changing demographics of the East End in the 20th century. You’ll get to know London and the interdisciplinary practice of Liberal Arts at the same time. Dr Aaron Rosen Lecturer on Liberal Arts BA

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Anchored by a distinctive core course in each year, you will study a broad range of options in the first year taken from subjects in the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, before choosing a major for years two and three, which enables you to tailor the programme to your own interests. You are also encouraged to spend a semester abroad at one of our partner institutions in over 30 countries, and can take a credit-bearing internship module. You will also study a modern language. Year one One interdisciplinary compulsory module plus a modern language module and a wide range of options. Year two One interdisciplinary compulsory module plus a modern language module and a wide range of options. Your major subject will form roughly 50% of your programme in years two and three. The following majors will be available: Byzantine Studies; Classical Art & Archaeology; Comparative Literature; English; Film Studies; French; Geography (Developmental/Environmental/Human); German; Hellenic Studies; History; Human Geography; Music; Philosophy; Politics; Portuguese; Religious Studies; Spanish; Theology. You may also take an internship module, in which you will be supported in the process of locating an internship, and write a report which will give you credit towards your degree. The second semester of year two is normally spent at one of the College’s global partner institutions, which include the National University of Singapore (NUS), Hong Kong University (HKU), the University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), and a number of European Universities such as the Humboldt University in Berlin. Year three In addition to the third-year core module, which is a guided research project, you also continue to pursue your major subject, and take a range of options from across the Arts & Humanities. Many major pathways give you the option to write a dissertation, and you can also continue to study a modern language.

Liberal Arts BA Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA IB: 35 points and 766 HL Other Requirements: Language majors require a grade A or 6 HL (or equivalent): French, German, Spanish or Portuguese. Music major requires grade A or 6 HL Music and ABRSM Grade 8 (main instrument) and Grade 5 (piano) or equivalents See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code LP99 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus

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Management Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 219 Applicants per place 2012: 14 Teaching staff: 50

Why study Management at King’s? 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. As there is so much to do it’s hard to find time for it all, but being involved in societies such as Medsoc Musical Theatre is a great way to make friends quickly and made me feel part of the College from a very early stage. King’s is also great at helping students when it comes to work. I attended the courses that the English Language Centre had to offer on making the jump between school and university, making me feel far more confident about my work. London is expensive but by budgeting and going to free events such as gigs on Brick Lane I’ve managed to make my money go further. Benjamin, Business Management BSc

The Department of Management at King’s is one of the principal suppliers of undergraduate teaching in business management in the University of London. We offer 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. A degree in Business Management provides the analytical tools that individuals require in order to understand the way that organisations function and the way that they are affected by the contexts in which they operate. We strive to create an international environment for learning. The programme is attended by students from over 50 countries, bringing diverse ideas and perspectives to the business topics we discuss and enabling students to make links which are of value in future business careers. Most of our students will be studying management for the first time, therefore the programme begins at an introductory level, but students are expected to be able to adjust quickly so as to achieve the high standard demanded by the programme.

Location and facilities The Department benefits from being situated right in the heart of London, one of the most exciting cities for business in the world. We are very close to the Square Mile – the hub of international commerce and finance, and such attractions as the London Eye and the South Bank Centre. Most teaching takes place in the Franklin-Wilkins Building, part of the Waterloo Campus and one of London’s largest university buildings.

Selection procedure Our admissions team carefully reviews all applications. They are looking for applicants who can achieve high academic standards. They are also keen to see evidence that the applicant has taken care in producing their personal statement and that they have thought about why our degree is best for them. All students who receive an offer are invited to an open day, where they have the opportunity to meet staff and current students to find out more about the programme.

Career prospects Recent graduates found employment as: • Financial Analyst • Marketing, Advertising, PR and Recruitment Executive • Managers and Administrative Assistants Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Finance & Accounting MSc • Public Policy & Development MA • Global Politics MA

Teaching style Sitting within the School of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Management has an interdisciplinary, social science ethos that cultivates a highly stimulating intellectual environment attracting leading scholars. A research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary management issues. A variety of teaching methods are used on the programme. Most modules use lectures accompanied by smallgroup tutorials.

Structure of programmes and assessment The Department of Management offers a single honours programme in Business Management and joint honours programmes in French & Management. Modules are assessed through a range of techniques, including examinations, coursework and tutorial participation.

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CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/management Email sspp-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 1403

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Related subjects • Computer Science with Management BSc, see page 65 • Computer Science with Management and a year abroad BSc, see page 65 • Computer Science with Management and a year in industry BSc, see page 65 • International Foundation Programme in Humanities and Social Sciences Diploma, see page 93 • Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc, see page 104.

Special notes As part of the King’s exchange programme, single honours students have the opportunity to take the second year abroad at the University of Toronto and the University of Hong Kong.

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS Business Management BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including a Humanity or Social Science) IB: 35 points and 666 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation BSC UCAS Code N200 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Waterloo Campus This programme covers a broad range of management disciplines and related skills. In the first year, in addition to the core modules, you choose from a selection of skills modules (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 accounting and financial management, economics, the evolution of modern business and work, organisations and society. Optional modules are skills-based (communication skills or a foreign language). Year two Compulsory modules cover marketing, international business and organisational research methods. There are four optional modules to select from a wide range. Year three You select 120 credits (eight modules) from a wide selection of specialized subjects.

JOINT HONOURS French & Management with a year abroad BA See page 82.

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Mathematics Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 265 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 44 • Leading centre of research

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

• The department contributed to the Theory of Relativity, breaking new ground relating to gravitational radiation and topics related to black holes.

Why study Mathematics at King’s? At King’s, this subject is explored through a range of modules taught by renowned experts. Indeed, our department is acknowledged to be a leading centre of research, with 65 per cent of research classed as world-leading or internationally excellent in the 2008 Research Assessment Exercise. In Pure Mathematics we have distinguished research groups in Analysis, Geometry and Number Theory. In Applied Mathematics we have a large and distinguished research group in Theoretical Physics and also leading research groups in Financial Mathematics and in the theory of Disordered Systems. King’s College London has a Study Abroad programme and undergraduate Mathematics students are eligible to apply for this. Further details can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/study/abroad

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The central location of our department gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies including the London Mathematical Society and the Royal Society.

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Recent graduates have found employment as: • Actuaries • Financial Analyst • Chartered & Certified Accountants Recent graduates have gone on to study: • MSc in Complex Systems Modelling • PGCE Secondary Maths

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Teaching is predominantly by lectures, supplemented with tutorials and problemsolving classes. Mathematics is not a spectator sport: to become a competent mathematician you must have a go at solving problems. Lecturers provide problem sheets, and if a problem defeats you, we hope and expect that you will ask for help.

Our students are assessed using a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the module.

CONTACTS

Our requirement for Mathematics at A-level is any syllabus that contains pure mathematics. We do not require you to have studied mechanics or statistics. However, if you can choose, mechanics may be somewhat more useful for our programmes of study. We also require you to have taken or be taking A2 (or, if A2 is not available at your school, AS) Further Mathematics.

Teaching style

Structure of programmes and assessment

Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/maths Email nms-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2271

Selection procedure

Study (32%) Other (13%) 84 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work £28,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • Business Management BSc, see page 101 • Computer Science with Management and a year abroad BSc, see page 65 •C omputer Science with Robotics BSc, see page 64 •P hysics & Philosophy BSc, see page 135 •P hysics with Theoretical Physics BSc, see page 135

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Mathematics BSc Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A Further Mathematics) OR A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics) and a Grade A Further Mathematics AS-Level IB: 35 points and 766 (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: If your school or college offers A-level Further Mathematics then it is expected that this would be taken up. King’s encourages students to extended their mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award or STEP, please visit King’s online prospectus See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code G100 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus

The single honours programme contains modules in all branches of mathematics. In pure mathematics, there are compulsory courses in algebra and analysis and also (a particular feature of King’s) in geometry, a subject which is increasingly important in both pure mathematics and in applications. On the applied side, there are compulsory modules in applied mathematics and mathematical methods, and also in 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 specialising in applied or pure mathematics. Options cover probability, number theory, finance, analysis, methods, history of mathematics, geometry and others.

Mathematics MSci Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A Further Mathematics) OR A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics) and a Grade A Further Mathematics AS-Level IB: 35 points and 766 (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: If your school or college offers A-level Further Mathematics then it is expected that this would be taken up. King’s encourages students to extended their mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award or STEP, please visit King’s online prospectus See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code G103 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The programme lays the foundations of advanced mathematics necessary for applications of, and research in, a rapidly growing subject. It is designed for students aiming at careers in which mathematics is used technically, including industrial and academic research and finance. 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 and Branes.

JOINT HONOURS Mathematics & Computer Science BSc Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A Further Mathematics) OR A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics) and a Grade A Further Mathematics AS-Level IB: 35 points and 766 (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: If your school or college offers A-level Further Mathematics then it is expected that this would be taken up. King’s encourages students to extended their mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award or STEP, please visit King’s online prospectus See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code GG14 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The programme gives students a foundation in all branches of mathematics, for example algebra, analysis, statistics, geometry, probability and mathematical methods. The Computer Science element is designed to provide an efficient and well balanced introduction to the whole practical field, and therefore 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 Students will normally take a selection of four Mathematics modules and four Computer Science modules, both chosen from a broad range of options.

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Mathematics & Philosophy BA Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A Further Mathematics) OR A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics) and a Grade A Further Mathematics AS-Level IB: 35 points and 766 (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: If your school or college offers A-level Further Mathematics then it is expected that this would be taken up. King’s encourages students to extended their mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award or STEP, please visit King’s online prospectus See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code GV15 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus 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, and 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 wide range of Philosophy topics.

Mathematics & Physics BSc Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A in both Physics and Further Mathematics) OR A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A Physics) and a Grade A Further Mathematics AS-Level IB: 35 points and 766 (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Other Requirements: If your school or college offers A-level Further Mathematics then it is expected that this would be taken up. King’s encourages students to extended their mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award or STEP, please visit King’s online prospectus See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code FG31

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Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This programme gives you the opportunity to study both subjects’ fundamental elements at degree level. Approximately equal weighting is given to both subjects, although from the third year you may be able to choose more from one subject and tailor the degree to suit 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.

Mathematics & Physics MSci Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A in both Physics and Further Mathematics) OR A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A Physics) and a Grade A Further Mathematics AS-Level IB: 35 points and 766 (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) Other Requirements: If your school or college offers A-level Further Mathematics then it is expected that this would be taken up. King’s encourages students to extended their mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award or STEP, please visit King’s online prospectus See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code FGH1 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The programme gives you the opportunity to study the fundamental elements of both subjects at degree level. Approximately equal weighting is given to both subjects, although from the third year you may be able to choose more from one subject and tailor the degree to suit your interests. In the fourth year, MSci students do a supervised project, which 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 Students undertake a major project (in Mathematics or Physics) plus six options from a wide range of choices.

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics and Grade A Further Mathematics) OR A*AA (including Grade A* Mathematics) and a Grade A Further Mathematics AS-Level IB: 35 points and 766 (including Mathematics 6 HL) Other Requirements: If your school or college offers A-level Further Mathematics then it is expected that this would be taken up. King’s encourages students to extended their mathematical interests by studying for the Advanced Extension Award or STEP, please visit King’s online prospectus See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code G1N2 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This programme is designed for students who wish to study mathematics at degree level, but also see their future in a managerial role especially in the finance sector. The mathematical element of the programme initially gives students a foundation in all major branches of pure and applicable mathematics including algebra, analysis, geometry, statistics, probability and mathematical methods, but then in the third year focuses more on topics that are of specific relevance to financial mathematics. Year one Calculus I; Calculus II; Linear Methods; Probability & Statistics I; Numbers & Functions; Introduction to Abstract Algebra; Economics; Organisational 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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Medical Physiology Location and facilities

Key Facts

Our modern, well-funded laboratories cater for the full range of programmes on offer.

Students admitted 2012: 4 Applicants per place 2012: 12

Selection procedure

Teaching staff: 26 • The department was awarded 90 per cent student satisfaction in the 2011 National Student Survey.

I chose King’s not only because they offered an excellent course for me, but because of the friendly nature of everybody I spoke to on visiting the university. The support I have received makes me feel as though there are people who really do have an interest in whether I succeed. It has never been a struggle contacting tutors or lecturers in times of need. Christina, Medical Physiology BSc

Why study Medical Physiology at King’s? The Department of Physiology is one of the largest physiology teaching units in the country with over 25 senior academics involved with teaching undergraduates. The teaching carried out by the Department of Physiology is enhanced by the wide expertise of the academic staff and our good research record. Our mode of teaching emphasises the experimental basis for the current ideas on the mechanisms of tissue function. We encourage students to pursue graduate study and to this end most physiology students undertake a research project in the final year of their degree which prepares them for further study. We believe our success results from the commitment of our staff to research and their availability to students, stimulating the students’ interests and motivation.

Before you apply you may wish to attend a pre-offer School open day, usually held in July. All applicants who receive an offer from us will have an opportunity to visit the School, either for interview or at a post-offer open day. These events take place between January and April and give you the opportunity to ask questions about studying at King’s. If you would like a personal discussion with a staff member about your career aspirations and interests in biomedical science, please contact the Health Schools Admissions Centre in advance to make an appointment.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Medical Technicians. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • PGCE • Graduate Diploma in Law MA • Science Journalism. 9%

Structure of programme and assessment Assessment is usually by written examination at the end of each academic year, with increasing weight given to later years of study. First-year students have mid-sessional tests in most first-semester modules in January. Increasing importance is being given to coursework which often takes the form of essays or reports of practical classes.

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Work (27%) Work + Study (9%) Study (55%) Other (9%) 70 per cent of graduates went into graduatelevel work or postgraduate study. £16,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

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Related subjects • Biomedical Engineering BEng, see page 49 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc, see page 55 •D entistry BDS, see page 68 •M edicine MBBS, see page 109 •N euroscience BSc, see page 119.

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Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Medical Physiology BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, 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, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code B120 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Guy’s Campus or other campus locations The common first year provides a foundation for study in subsequent years. The second year allows more flexibility, with a core of essential modules that cover cellular and integrative physiology, pharmacology and neuroscience, plus modules from related fields in biomedical sciences and other Schools, including language options. The final year modules reflect our academic staff research interests, and here in particular students benefit from the wide range of expertise available at King’s. Year one Modules cover biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, cell and tissue structure and function, statistics and issues related to the practice of science, including ethics and communication. After completing year one, you can switch to any of the following degree programmes that offer the above common year one, or continue to year two Medical Physiology BSc: • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, see page 45 • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Molecular Genetics, BSc, see page 115 • Neuroscience BSc, see page 119 • Pharmacology BSc, see page 127 Year two Options in physiological control, a topic report, neuroscience, endocrinology, reproduction or cell biology. Year three A compulsory laboratory or librarybased physiology project, plus a wide choice of optional modules, including modern languages.

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Medicine Key Facts Undergraduate students admitted 2012: 357 Applicants per place 2012: 7 • Underlying philosophy of full integration of medical science and clinical teaching • Patient contact from the first term

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

• Clinical teaching from expert staff in three of the world’s most famous teaching hospitals • Blended learning using both traditional and modern teaching methods including dissection and prosection • Teaching supported by a wealth of facilities and resources including the largest pathology museum in the UK and state-of-the-art simulation and interactive learning centres to support learning of clinical skills • An extensive range of Special Study Components including multidisciplinary options (humanities and social sciences).

Why study Medicine at King’s? With a reputation for excellent teaching in a friendly environment, King’s College London School of Medicine is the first choice for thousands of potential undergraduates every year. Our students benefit from innovative curricula taught by internationally renowned staff and clinical teaching from three of the world’s most famous hospitals: Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’.

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.

Students can follow a year-long BSc in a subject of their choice by ‘intercalating’ the degree between phases of their MBBS. From the first term of the programme you will be introduced to patients and clinicians. You will also work with other students destined for healthcare professions such as dentistry, nursing and midwifery. Interprofessional education is embedded in the curriculum, developing teamwork, communication, and an awareness of ethical and professional responsibilities. An important feature of the King’s approach to studying medicine is the way in which understanding is built up: as new knowledge is added, material covered in earlier phases is reinforced. So, for example, communication skills are developed through a ‘spiral’ curriculum which runs through all five phases of the MBBS, allowing students to revisit and progressively build on their skills. Clinical teaching takes place at our three main teaching hospitals: Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’, with placements in general practices in London and district general hospitals throughout south-east England adding a further dimension to the clinical experience. Lectures and seminars are complemented by rich and varied opportunities to develop practical skills such as venepuncture and examination. Students can make use of our state-of-the-art Simulation and Interactive Learning Centres to develop and practise their skills in taught classes or on a self-access basis. Students also benefit from the training provided by trained Patient Educators, Gynaecology Teaching Asscociates and student peers. These are innovative schemes which supplement more formal teaching.

The medical 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 (Clinical Assistantships) is vocationally oriented and includes the opportunity to study abroad for an elective period. Each phase contains elements from the core curriculum as well as Special Study Components (SSCs), which offer a wide variety of student choice.

CONTACTS Contact Health Schools Admissions Centre Web www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine Email ug-healthadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 6511

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Study options – developing your medical interests

International study – electives and exchanges

In addition to the core elements of the medical programme, there are a number of optional elements which allow students to explore and develop their own interests.

King’s offers the widest range of opportunities to study abroad in partner institutions of any UK medical school. We have formal twinning arrangements with 12 prestigious institutions around the world in which selected students are able to undertake exchange placements. During Phase Four you are able to undertake an exchange placement during your studies at one of the universities. Many students also undertake their Phase Five elective time at one of our partner institutions. Students can also arrange their own placements in the UK or overseas for some clinical rotations.

Special study components Throughout the programme, the equivalent of one day a week is set aside for study beyond the core curriculum. The Student Selected Components (SSCs) are highly flexible and allow you to focus on the areas of medicine that are of particular interest to you, and to broaden your education beyond medicine. The modules are varied in format: some are taught, others involve research, laboratory or clinical work, whilst others are library-based. King’s has almost 1,000 SSCs for you to choose from, including: Teaching Children about Health; Molecular Medicine; Metabolic Regulation; Drug Design & Development; Gene Cloning & Analysis; Minimal Access Surgery; Palliative Care; Liver Failure & Transplantation. Being part of a multifaculty institution, medical students at King’s can study non-health-related SSCs including Modern Languages, Philosophy and Mathematics.

The intercalated degree The intercalated BSc degree is an optional one-year BSc programme, usually taken at the end of Phase Two, but sometimes at the end of Phase Three or Four. The intercalated degree allows you to study a subject of your choice in greater depth. For students who wish to pursue a research career in medicine, the intercalated degree is particularly useful. Apart from the personal value of the extra year’s study in terms of development of interest and ability, the BSc offers an opportunity for training in experimental research methods. The strength and range of research activity at King’s provides an excellent choice of substantial projects, with 20 intercalated BSc programmes including Global Health, Psychology, Pharmacology, Human Genetics and Translational Medicine. More information can be found at: www.kcl.ac.uk/intercalated

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Partner institutions • Chinese University of Hong Kong • Cornell University, USA • University of Pennsylvania, USA • Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, USA • Hong Kong University • Jikei University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan • Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, USA • Lille II University, France • Monash University, Melbourne, Australia • Second Medical Faculty of Charles University, Prague • University of the West Indies • Universidad Francisco Marroquin, Guatemala.

Assessment There is continuous assessment throughout all five phases of the MBBS curriculum. Practical skills are tested in Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) in which students deal with real or simulated clinical scenarios as medical professionals assess their clinical and communication abilities. Intellectual skills are tested using a variety of methods including written problem-solving papers and OSCEs. Students take written examinations at the end of each phase. Logbooks are kept by students throughout the five phases. These provide a record of the skills and competencies performed and observed during the programme.

Location and facilities Right in the heart of London, the School of Medicine is co-located next to Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’ Hospitals where most clinical teaching takes place, right from the first term. Together, these primary NHS partners provide a clinical service to a local population of over two million people across an area covering over a quarter of London. The hospitals provide a comprehensive range of general, acute and mental health services. In later phases of the curriculum, medical students undertake placements in district general hospitals across south-east England. Students also have access to clinical skills training facilities including the Simulation and Interactive Learning Centres at Guy’s and St Thomas’ campuses. The centres facilitate simulated conditions encountered in the clinical area providing an environment for procedures to be learnt and practised without pain or risk of harm to patients. In addition to well-resourced libraries, medical students also have access to the worldfamous Gordon Pathology Museum, which has a collection of some 8,000 pathological specimens, some dating back to 1608. All medical students will also be taught in our dissection rooms which are staffed by five teaching staff and an additional 12 anatomy demontrators. A key resource for King’s medical students is the Virtual Campus, a constantly updated online environment allowing students to access timetables, lecture resources, interactive tutorials and online clinical scenarios and much more, from anywhere in the world.

Support for students On joining King’s, each MBBS student is assigned to one of four ‘Houses’. The House system enables a spirit of co-operation and friendly competition in a variety of social, cultural and sporting events. Personal Tutors and Senior Tutors are aligned to Houses, as are Clinical Tutors, and they participate extensively in the wide programme of activities held throughout the year.

Applying 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, but the quick reference table on page 39 shows the equivalent entry requirements for the Cambridge Pre-U, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, French Baccalaureate HKDSE and US Advanced Placement Tests and SAT. Further entry requirements for other qualifications and information on the UKCAT aptitude test; personal statement; selection for interview; 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) are available in the online prospectus, www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus which can be reached by the QR code next to each programme.

Career prospects All graduates have to go on the Foundation Programme which is outlined below.

Degree programmes SINGLE HONOURS

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Medicine MBBS

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Work (95%) Work + Study (4%) Study (0%) Other (1%) 100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £30,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full time work. At the end of the undergraduate course you will receive your MBBS degree, which is a primary medical qualification (PMQ). Holding a PMQ entitles you to provisional registration with the General Medical Council. Provisionally registered doctors can only practise in approved Foundation Year One posts: the law does not allow provisionally registered doctors to undertake any other type of work. To obtain a Foundation Year One post you will need to apply during the final year of your undergraduate course through the UK Foundation Programme Office selection scheme, which allocates these posts to graduates on a competitive basis.

Related subjects • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc, see page 55 • Dentistry BDS, see page 68 • Nutrition & Dietitics BSc, see page 125 • Physiotherapy BSc, see page 137.

Entry requirements A-level: AAA (including both Chemistry and Biology) and a Grade B at AS-level. IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Chemistry and Biology HL) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in both English and Mathematics Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Candidates offering either Biology or Chemistry A-level/HL, must have the other subject at AS-Level/SL. Please visit the online prospectus for detailed selection criteria See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code A100 Study mode Full-time Duration Five years Location Guy’s, Denmark Hill and St Thomas’ Campuses for Phases One and Two, with teaching during clinical years in London and south-east England. The five-year MBBS programme is the main entry route into Medicine at King’s. The five phases are studied over five years.

Medicine MBBS: Extended Medical Degree Programme 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) Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Candidates should visit the online prospectus for further details of the entry and selection criteria See page 39 for other qualifications. Undergraduate students admitted 2012 49 Applicants per place 2012 11 UCAS code A101 Study mode Full-time 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 south-east England. The UK’s flagship programme for widening access to Medicine. The six-year programme is open to students from non-selective state schools 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.

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Medicine MBBS: Graduate and Professional Entry Programme Entry requirements UKCAT required. At least an upper second-class honours or a lower second class-honours degree with a graduate degree (with at least a merit). Any degree subject will be considered. Diploma of Higher Education in Nursing: Pass with at least two years’ nursing work experience. Graduate students admitted 2012 26 Applicants per place 2012 62 UCAS Code A102 Study mode Full-time 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 south-east England. 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. The programme is highly competitive, so many graduates also apply to our standard entry programme.

Medicine MBBS: Maxfax Entry Programme Entry requirements Other Requirements: UKCAT required. Qualified dentists registered with the UK General Dental Council wishing to pursue a career in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Graduate students admitted 2012 2 Applicants per place 2012 14 UCAS code A104 Study mode Full-time 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 south-east England. Specialist four-year programme for qualified dentists who wish to pursue a career in oral and maxillo-facial 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.

The five phases Whatever the entry route, all students follow the same curriculum, are required to have the same standard of knowledge and are subject to the same rigorous assessment The only difference between the programme is the pace at which Phases One and Two are studied. See the diagram below for an overview. Phase One – Introduction to Medical Sciences In Phase One, students will be Introduced to the cardiovascular, respiratory, muscular, skeletal, gastrointestinal, renal and nervous systems. You will undertake dissection of the thorax, and study immunology, statistics and ethics. You will have your first experiences of hospital and primary care and will begin the Interprofessional Education Programme.

Phase Two – Clinical Scenarios In Phase Two, students learn about basic science within a clinical context. Students cover 36 clinical scenarios (one per week). The clinical scenarios are grouped into systems areas and cover cardiovascular and respiratory medicine, gastrointestinal and renal medicine and nutrition. Phases Three and Four – Intensive Patient Contact Phase Three lasts one year and begins with an introductory course in clinical skills. You will then undertake three 10- or 12-week ‘rotations’ (periods focusing on different areas of the body). Each rotation is divided into two sections: the Clinical Apprenticeship, when you work as part of a hospitalbased team in wards, clinics, A&E, operating theatres and in the community, and the Clinical Science period which combines clinical experience with SSCs and e-learning on the Virtual Campus. Phase Four lasts one year and consists of three 13week rotations (clinical placements) in child health, development and ageing; emergency medicine, trauma and locomotion; and reproductive and sexual health. Students are able to undertake an exchange placement during their studies at one of our partner institutions. Phase Five – Clinical Assistantships The final year will help you integrate your knowledge, skills and professional behaviours and provides the final preparation for safe, competent practice as a foundation year one doctor after graduation. The year begins with an eight-week elective placement which may be taken in any specialty you choose, and almost anywhere in the world. On your return, you undertake three eight-week Clinical Assistantships in Medicine, Surgery, and General Practice & Community. You will spend most of your time gaining clinical experience, supported by short blocks of campus-based study.

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Duration: 1 YEAR

Phase 4 Intensive Patient Contact Duration: 1 YEAR

OPTION TO INTERCALATE

Duration: Standard (A100): 2 YEARS Extended Medical Degree Programme (A101): 3 YEARS MaxFax (A104) / GPEP (A102): 1 YEAR

Phase 3 Intensive Patient Contact

OPTION TO INTERCALATE

Phase 2 Clinical Scenarios

OPTION TO INTERCALATE

Phase 1 Introduction to Medical Science

Phase 5 Clinical Assistantships Duration: 1 YEAR

VOICE OF THE STUDENT

Midwifery Teaching style

Key Facts

• Opportunities to work with highly motivated colleagues committed to leading and promoting innovative maternity care and influencing maternity service policy

A comprehensive range of teaching and learning methods are used, each tailored to the particular area of study being undertaken, with simulation playing an increasingly significant role in clinical education. Formal lectures account for only a small proportion of the curriculum. As a School we aim to acknowledge the individuality of our students. Student-centred learning is pivotal to our philosophy and the teaching methods employed encourage and support selfdevelopment and awareness through reflection on experience. We utilise practitioners, researchers and lecturers to deliver high quality research-based teaching.

• A strong focus on promoting evidencebased care and appreciation of translational research.

Structure of programme and assessment

Students admitted 2012: 94 Applicants per place 2012: 19 Teaching staff: 17

King’s was always my first choice due to its outstanding reputation. The nature of an integrated course (both university and placement at the same time), allows me to practise skills almost as soon as I’m taught the theory. Placements in London and the hospitals linked with King’s allowed me to experience how diverse our population is, therefore receiving an excellent grounding for when I qualify. There is a steep learning curve, but it’s still enjoyable. Siobhan, Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife BSc

• Partnerships with two world-class Academic Health Science Centres and renowned teaching hospitals providing maternity care within a diverse demographic and cultural care context

Why study Midwifery at King’s? King’s is the largest provider of healthcare professional training in Europe, with the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery being the only school of nursing in London allied with a medical school and health-related sciences. At King’s we aim to blend the traditions of the School with cutting-edge approaches to midwifery practice and education based on the best available evidence and research. We believe strongly that our selection procedures assist us in choosing the students likely to become the finest midwives, who are able to influence the future health of women and their families. Our staff are practising clinicians and experts in their field at the forefront of developments in midwifery. Research flourishes and the vibrant atmosphere means that many students return for further study and professional development after qualification and throughout their careers. Students will benefit from learning and working with leading healthcare providers including King’s Health Partners, the UK’s largest Academic Health Sciences Centre which brings together King’s College London and three NHS Foundation Trusts: Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley. The collaboration integrates world-leading research, teaching and clinical service to deliver real improvements in care for both local people and patients from further afield.

CONTACTS Contact Admissions Officers Web www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing Email admission-preregenq@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)207 848 3233/3024/3571/3705

The programme includes an equal balance of theoretical learning and clinical placement with our partner healthcare providers including leading NHS Trusts together with private and voluntary organisations. The programme is full-time and during clinical practice students work a shift pattern similar to that of the qualified midwife. A variety of coursework, written and practical exams are used to assess students. Clinical practice is also assessed.

Location and facilities The School is located in the heart of London on the Waterloo Campus on the South Bank of the river Thames. Midwifery students have wide-ranging and unique opportunities to gain experience in some of the most prominent hospitals in London, alongside other areas where healthcare is delivered. This affords students the opportunity to rehearse a wide range of skills, while applying their theoretical learning to practice situations, enabling them to advance their knowledge and understanding of the discipline. For more information about our partners please visit www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/partners

Selection procedure All applications are processed through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection day (normally held between December and April) for an interview before offers are made. This provides an opportunity for applicants to meet our staff and students and get to know the university and campus. Midwives are involved in caring for vulnerable members of society and there is a necessity for all midwifery students to have enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (formerly known as CRB). Prior to commencing the programme you must also have occupational health clearance. Eligible students are not required to pay tuition fees for programmes leading to registration as a midwife.

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Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Midwives at a Community Practice • Midwives on an antenatal ward • Midwives on a labour ward • Midwives on a post-natal ward. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Nursing Studies. 9%

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Work (91%) Work + Study (0%) Study (9%) Other (0%) 100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £30,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work. As the number one school of nursing and midwifery in London, we enjoy an excellent reputation producing outstanding midwives. Students who qualify from our programmes gain professional registration as midwives from the Nursing and Midwifery Council and are actively recruited by both national and international employers.

Related subjects • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Medicine MBBS, see page 109 • Nursing Studies with Registration – Children’s Nursing BSc, see page 122

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Applying

I am very grateful to be working towards an internationally recognised midwifery qualification from such a world-renowned School. Classes are vibrant, informative and highly engaging and the School’s library is state of the art. I have enjoyed exploring topics like water births, birth physiology and place of birth and the curriculum gives us the opportunity to interact with other health students from Medicine, Physiotherapy and Nursing. Nicole, Midwifery with Registration as a Midwife BSc

Degree Programme Midwifery with Registration BSc Entry requirements A-levels: BBB IB: 32 points and 555 HL Preferred Subjects: Science GCSE Requirements: Five Grade Cs including English Language, Maths and Science Access to HE Requirements: Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing and Midwifery, or Science with at least 30 Level three credits from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit and three at Pass. Supplementary information may be required depending on course content Other Requirements: Candidates with alternative qualifications equivalent to BBB on the UCAS tariff will be considered. Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last five years and appropriate healthcare experience either voluntary or paid is encouraged See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Registration as a Midwife with the Nursing and Midwifery Council UCAS Code B720 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Primarily Waterloo and Guy’s Campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts This programme aims to prepare students to meet statutory proficiencies required to register as an autonomous midwifery practitioner. It seeks to develop the knowledge, skills and professional values needed to provide safe, effective and individualised care that is acceptable to women and families. The programme emphasises the distinct role and responsibilities that midwives have within public health and interprofessional teams working in maternity services. 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.

Postgraduate Programme Midwifery with Registration PG Dip Entry requirements GCSE Requirements: Five GCSEs Grade C including English Language, Maths and Science. If required IELTs at 7.0 overall with 7 achieved on each component Other Requirements: Normally a minimum 2.1 Honours Degree in Adult Nursing. Must be a registered Adult nurse and must have a minimum of 6 months full time work experience in the NHS. If required IELTs at 7.0 overall with 7 achieved on each component. See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council UCAS Code Apply direct to King’s, quoting UCAS code 2830 Study mode Full-time Duration Eighteen months Location Primarily Waterloo and Guy’s Campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers This BSc Midwifery programme is for qualified Adult branch nurses on the NMC Register who wish to become registered midwives. Applicants must have completed at least one year as a staff nurse and possess a minimum of 120 credits at Level five (or equivalent). You will study research methodology and normal midwifery practice, followed by more complex midwifery and obstetric situations, decision-making and health promotion. You will complete the programme with a research-based dissertation. 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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Molecular Genetics Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 13 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 20 • Alumni include Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin who played a fundamental role in the discovery of DNA

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

• Final-year research project working with expert staff.

Why study Molecular Genetics at King’s? King’s is justly famous for its contributions to molecular genetics. The cornerstone was the solution of the structure of DNA in which Maurice Wilkins and Rosalind Franklin of King’s played a fundamental role and which resulted in the award of a Nobel Prize to Wilkins, James Watson and Francis Crick. This expertise in molecular genetics teaching and research has continued at King’s for over 50 years. In this time the study of molecular genetics has advanced rapidly and expanded on a number of frontiers, and this is reflected by the variety of experts in the field available at King’s who contribute to our teaching. Your studies are guided to ensure you gain a complete understanding of all aspects of the molecular genetics of a variety of organisms, with particular emphasis placed on human genetics, the study of genetic diseases, the use of bioinformatics and the acquisition of laboratory-research skills.

Location and facilities Our modern, well-funded laboratories cater for the full range of programmes on offer.

Selection procedure Before you apply, you may wish to attend a pre-application open day, usually held in July. All applicants who receive an offer from us will have an opportunity to visit the School, either for interview or at a post-offer open day. These events take place between February and April and give you the opportunity to ask questions about studying at King’s. If you would like a personal discussion with a staff member about your career aspirations and interests, please contact the Health Schools Admissions Centre in advance to make an appointment.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Researchers • Pharmaceutical Marketers • Finance Managers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • PhD, UK and international • Master’s in related sciences • Dentistry.

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Teaching style Teaching is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory work that progresses from supporting your learning and adjustment to university life in the first year, to directing your own learning in the later years.

Structure of programme/s and assessment The Molecular Genetics BSc at King’s is carefully structured to provide you with a fundamental understanding of the science in the first two years, before allowing you to select specialized topics at the forefront of current molecular genetics knowledge in the third year. For many students the highlight of the programme is the final-year research project that is undertaken with a member of staff with expertise in molecular genetics.

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Assessment is usually by written examination at the end of each academic year, with increasing weight given to later years of study. First-year students have mid-sessional tests in most first-semester modules in January. Increasing importance is being given to coursework which takes the form of tutorials, workshops, essays, seminars and practical class reports.

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Work (23%) Work + Study (3%) Study (54%) Other (20%) 82 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £19,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Biomedical Sciences BSc, see page 51 • Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc, see page 55 • Pharmacology BSc, see page 127 •P harmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc, see page 128.

Degree Programmes Molecular Genetics BSc Entry requirements A-level: AAB to include a minimum of two from (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, 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, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code C400 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Guy’s and Waterloo campuses Molecular Genetics focuses on the new genetic technologies which enable our understanding of genetic mechanisms and gene expression. The programme teaches the fundamentals of gene structure, function and analysis and examines how molecular cloning of DNA helps to understand gene regulation in a variety of systems. It equips you to devise and perform experiments using modern techniques and equipment. Specialist modules include human and molecular genetics, systems biology and microbiology. Year one Modules cover: biochemistry; genetics; cell biology; physiology; pharmacology; cell and tissue structure and function; Statistics and issues related to the practice of science, including ethics and communication. After completing year one, you can switch to any of the following degree programmes that offer the above common year one, or continue to year two Biochemistry BSc: • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, see page 45 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Neuroscience BSc, see page 119 • Pharmacology BSc, see page 127 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106.

Year two Three core modules: Gene Cloning & Expression; Human & Molecular Genetics; Protein Structure & Function. Plus three options which can include a modern language module. Year three In year three you will study Genetics of Model Organisms; Advanced Molecular Genetics; a Molecular Genetics library project; a practical project or an extended laboratory-based research project; plus a choice of modules related to current research in molecular genetics and allied areas. You may be offered the chance to take an extramural year outside King’s, between your second and final year, working in an industrial or research establishment in the UK or elsewhere in Europe. This greatly expands both your work and research experience, and often improves your choice of job opportunities after graduation.

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Music Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 43 Applicants per place 2012: 8 Teaching staff: 13 (plus 3 additional teaching staff and 10 teaching assistants) • Links with the Royal Academy of Music • Top 20 Guardian University Guide 2012

I’m currently taking Advanced Free Composition and Advanced Performance Studies which I enjoy very much. We get to major in one of these areas in our third year through audition and interview, and we get one-to-one tutorials, more performance opportunities and masterclasses. You get to see your own written pieces being played and recorded, and lecturers and tutors at King’s are very helpful and friendly. I love my course and the high standard of the department, and it is a great opportunity to be linked to the Royal Academy of Music where we get our vocal and instrumental lessons. I get to be involved in different events and meet lots of people which is exciting – we have various music-related societies such as KCL Symphony Orchestra, College Chorus, Musical Theatre, and King’s Opera which hold great performances every year. Wei, Music BA

• Take part in the informal concerts organised by student composers.

Why study Music at King’s? 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. Students interested in composition can explore London’s rich contemporary music scene and have the opportunity to hear their own music performed in workshops by distinguished professional ensembles. Those interested in performance receive instrumental or vocal lessons at the Royal Academy of Music.

Teaching style The method of teaching varies widely from module to module, according to the subject matter and the level. Some modules are given by means of lectures. Others consist largely of seminars, with students making presentations followed by group discussion. A few modules are taught through small tutorial groups of four or five. Advanced Composition lessons are taught one-to-one. The Department of Music has a tradition of excellence in teaching and research.

Selection procedure Academic qualifications and examination results play a large part in selection, but we try to be flexible and always take into account other musical and academic attainments based on information supplied by the candidate and referee. Our selection criteria favour students whose profile and interests match those of the department. It is compulsory for applicants to send a copy of their most recent performance exam report for their first study instrument or voice once they have applied. Occasionally we may also ask you to send us samples of your written work. For a detailed list of the personal qualities, activities, and credentials other than examination results which will increase your chances of being selected for the undergraduate Music programmes, please consult the detailed entry requirements for each programme. The department has many students from outside the UK and welcomes applications from international candidates. Successful applicants will be invited to an open day normally in early March.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Music, Dance and Drama Teachers • Composers, Arrangers, Conductors and Musical Directors • Musical Instrument Players/Vocalists. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Music MA • PGCE.

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Located within easy reach of the great London libraries, the Southbank Centre and London opera houses, the department occupies a building overlooking the River Thames.

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Other (12%) 80 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 subjects • German & History with a year abroad BA, see page 88 • German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 88 • German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 89 • Philosophy BA, see page 132 • Religion, Politics & Society BA, see page 148.

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Music BMus

I can’t remember a time in my life when I was without music for very long, and on most days I end up thinking about it (in some shape or form) much of the time. When I was a teenager, I mostly just listened (to pop music) and played (piano); but soon after I got to university I was ‘converted’ to opera and I’ve been with it ever since. I go to the opera here in London most weeks; I often write reviews and articles; mostly recently I’ve co-written a large book all about opera history. What amazes me is how a passion like this can remain so strong for so long!

Entry requirements 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 page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code W302 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The BMus programme leads to advanced work in three areas of musical studies: history of music; performance and aural training; free 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.

Roger Parker, Head of the Music Department

JOINT HONOURS New book: A History of Opera Professor Roger Parker (Head of the Music Department) has published a new book A History of Opera written in collaboration with Carolyn Abbate, a definitive modern work on opera’s history and its meaning across the generations. The book discusses leading composers, but also explores the social conditions in which opera was produced and consumed; Professor Parker argues that after 400 years of extraordinary creativity, the composing of new operas which enter the general culture may now be coming to an end, and that ours is the first generation which looks entirely backwards to the glory days rather than to what is being composed in our own time. Professor Parker is Thurston Dart Professor of Music, and Head of Department. He has taught at Cornell University, St Hugh’s College (Oxford), and St John’s College (Cambridge), and has published extensively.

German & Music with a year abroad BA See page 88.

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Neuroscience Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 56 Applicants per place 2012: 5 Teaching staff: 25 • Research-led teaching, with opportunities to undertake project work in world-class neuroscience research centres

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

• An up-to-date course spanning a wide range of neuroscience topics from molecular mechanisms to theory of mind.

Why study Neuroscience at King’s? Neuroscience is a truly modern and multidisciplinary subject, which seeks to understand the most complex organ in the body: the nervous system. A vital aspect of neuroscience is that it is topical and is based on the insights gained from contemporary research findings. At King’s the Neuroscience BSc programme provides research-led teaching that is informed by and constantly updated in light of research advances. This strength is particularly reflected in the advanced and specialized topics studied in the final year. At King’s, students benefit from the research excellence of several research centres, including the MRC Centre for Developmental Neurobiology and the Wolfson Centre for Age-Related Diseases. Many third-year students undertake a substantial original laboratory-based project in Developmental or Cells/Systems Neuroscience, or a Neuropsychology project. The Neuroscience degree programme is relatively recent and has gone from strength to strength, attracting increasing numbers of excellent and highly motivated students. We have scored consistently highly in student course evaluations and in the National Student Survey.

Teaching style Teaching is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory work. Tutorials are teaching sessions between an academic tutor and small groups of students where there is an opportunity to discuss work in detail and where subjects for coursework are agreed. Student seminars, involving larger groups, poster presentations (like those used at formal scientific meetings) and personal tutor sessions supplement tutorials. A strong focus of the programme is on developing students’ communication skills, including oral and poster presentations and skills in discussion and debate.

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Structure of programme and assessment Assessment is usually by written examination at the end of each academic year, with increasing weight given to later years of study. First-year students have mid-sessional tests in most first-semester modules in January. Increasing importance is being given to coursework which takes the form of essays, reports of practical classes and analysis of scientific papers or poster presentations.

Location and facilities Teaching facilities cater for the full range of small and larger group teaching available within the Neuroscience programme. Thirdyear practical projects take place in the well-equipped and well-funded laboratories of our neuroscience research centres. Students benefit from a personal tutor who teaches within the Neuroscience programme. A student neuroscience society (Neurosoc) provides a social focus and networking opportunities for our students, while an outstanding programme of neuroscience seminars allows students to explore subjects of interest.

Selection procedure Before you apply, you may wish to attend a pre-application open day, usually held in July. All applicants who receive an offer from us will have an opportunity to visit the School, either for interview or at a post-offer open day. All third-year courses available through the Neuroscience BSc programme are also available to Intercalated students. These events take place between January and April and give you the opportunity to ask questions about studying at King’s. If you would like a personal discussion with a staff member about your career aspirations and interests in biomedical science, please contact the Health Schools Admissions Centre in advance to make an appointment.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Scientific Researchers • Teaching Professionals. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Medicine MBBS • Neuropsychology MSc • Neuroscience MSc • PhDs in related sciences • Psychology MSc.

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Work (29%) Work + Study (9%) Study (48%) Other (14%) 61 per cent of graduates went on to graduatelevel work or postgraduate study. £24,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106 • Pharmacology BSc, see page 127.

Neuroscience BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, 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, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code B140 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Guy’s Campus A vibrant and emerging discipline, neuroscience encompasses study of the structure, function and development of the nervous system, psychological aspects and insights into neural disorders and disease. The programme offers research-led teaching, enabling students to develop a wide range of conceptual, analytical and practical skills. The first and second years feature core modules whereas in the third year students specialize in one of three streams and undertake an individual research project. Year one Modules cover cell biology and neuroscience; chemistry and biochemistry; pharmacology; cell and tissue structure and function; numeracy; statistics; a series of specialized introductory lectures on neuroscience; and issues related to the practice of science, including ethics and communication. After completing year one, you can switch to any of the following degree programmes that offer the above common year one, or continue to year two Neuroscience BSc: • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, see page 45 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Molecular Genetics, BSc, see page 115 • Pharmacology BSc, see page 127 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106 Year two An integrated set of core modules, including a substantial neuroscience course encompassing neuroanatomy and physiology, modules in molecular and developmental biology and pharmacology of the nervous system. Other modules cover psychological and philosophical theories of the mind. Year three Opportunity to specialize in one of three streams: one, a substantial laboratory-based project in developmental cells and systems, neuroscience or neurodegeneration; two, a psychology research project; three, a library project with the option of modules in project design and neuroscience lab practicals.

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Nursing Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 481 Applicants per place 2012: 11 Teaching staff: 120 • World’s first professional school of nursing, established by Florence Nightingale in 1860

I chose King’s because of its world-renowned reputation and its dedication to cutting edge research. King’s has the reputation and credibility for providing innovative and high quality care. My clinical training in particular has been superb! I have received the best possible clinical experiences in one of the best hospitals in the country (King’s College Hospital), something only a few universities can provide. Justin, Nursing Studies with Registration – Adult Nursing BSc

• Links with industry, health services and policy makers • Located in the heart of London with excellent transport links • A strong focus in promoting evidencebased care and appreciation of translational research.

Why study Nursing at King’s? King’s is the largest provider of healthcare professional training in Europe, with the Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery being the only school of nursing in London allied with a medical school and health-related sciences. Situated in the heart of London and linked with a range of leading NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers, the School promotes the concept of the broader perspective of nursing. Our nursing programmes are practice-focused to enable our students to gain a wide range of experiences and to develop the highest standards of nursing care. Our staff comprises practising clinicians and experts in their field at the forefront of developments in a wide range of nursing specialisms. Research flourishes and the vibrant atmosphere means that many students return for further study and professional development after qualification and throughout their careers. You will benefit from learning and working with leading healthcare providers including King’s Health Partners, the UK’s largest Academic Health Sciences Centre which brings together King’s College London and three NHS Foundation Trusts: Guy’s and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and South London and Maudsley. The collaboration integrates world-leading research, teaching and clinical services to deliver real improvements in care for both local people and patients from further afield.

Programmes of study

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We offer undergraduate BSc single honours programmes in Adult, Children’s and Mental Health Nursing, for students seeking professional registration as a nurse. A two-year PGDip in Nursing for graduates from other disciplines with healthcare experience is also offered. All programmes fulfil NMC Standard to pre-registration nursing (2012).

Teaching style A comprehensive range of teaching and learning methods are used, each tailored to the particular area of study being undertaken, with simulation playing an increasingly significant role in clinical education. Formal lectures account for only a small proportion of the curriculum. As a School we aim to acknowledge the individuality of our students. Student-centred learning is pivotal to our philosophy and the teaching methods employed encourage and support selfdevelopment and awareness through reflection on experience. We utilise practitioners, researchers and lecturers to deliver high quality research-based teaching.

Structure of programmes and assessment The programmes include an equal balance of theoretical learning and clinical placement with our partner healthcare providers including leading NHS Trusts together with private and voluntary organisations. Programmes are fulltime and during clinical practice students work a shift pattern similar to that of the qualified nurse. A variety of coursework, written and practical exams are used to assess students. Clinical practice is also assessed.

Location and facilities The School is located in the heart of London on the Waterloo Campus on the South Bank of the river Thames. Close links are maintained with the major teaching hospitals and NHS Trusts across London as well as private healthcare providers. Nursing students have wide-ranging and unique opportunities to gain experience in some of the most prominent hospitals in London, alongside other areas where healthcare is delivered. This affords students the opportunity to rehearse a wide range of skills, while applying their theoretical learning to practice situations, enabling them to advance their knowledge and understanding of the discipline. For more information about our partners please visit www.kcl.ac.uk/nursing/partners

Selection procedure All applications are processed through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All shortlisted applicants are invited to attend a selection day (normally held between December and April) for an interview before offers are made. This provides an opportunity for applicants to meet our staff and students and get to know the university and campus. Nurses are involved in caring for vulnerable members of society and there is a necessity for all nursing students to have enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Checks (formerly known as CRB). Prior to commencing the programme you must also have occupational health clearance. Eligible students are not required to pay tuition fees for programmes leading to registration as a nurse.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Nurses, Staff Nurses (Children and Mental Health) • Non-Hospital Nurses (eg General Practice, Community, Clinics etc) • Armed Forces: NCOs and other ranks.

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Recent graduates went on to study: • Nursing & Healthcare Administration MSc • Chemotherapy & Mentorship in Nursing. 2% 17%

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Work (74%) Work + Study (7%) Study (17%) Other (2%) 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.

Related subjects • Biomedical Sciences BSc, see page 51 • Medicine MBBS, see page 109 • Midwifery BSc, see page 113.

I have always had a passion to improve a family’s experience of the clinical setting, particularly in the neonatal unit, where my clinical experience lies. I am now in a position where I can make a real difference by helping to shape future generations of nurses. I lead the Children’s Nursing Pathway for the Postgraduate Diploma. What makes this programme so special is the personal touch that we provide within the learning experience. We strive to ensure our students feel recognised as individuals, and constantly shape their learning through fully interactive methods of teaching. Nursing at King’s is so much more than an education. It is about being exposed to and motivated by the best nursing academics in the industry, who will help you to be the best nurse that you can be. Evidence-based learning underpins all of our teaching and we will inspire our students to become an integral part of that culture. At King’s we do not follow, we lead through excellence and constantly strive for improvement. If you are ambitious, creative and compassionate then Children’s Nursing at King’s is the place for you – come prepared to learn and eventually, to lead. Dr Katie Gallagher Pathway Lead, PGDip Children’s Nursing

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Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS Nursing Studies with Registration – Adult Nursing BSc Entry requirements A-levels: BBB IB: 32 points and 555 HL Preferred Subjects: Science GCSE Requirements: Five Grade Cs including English Language, Maths and Science Access to HE Requirements: Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery, or Science with at least 30 Level Three credits from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit and three at Pass. Supplementary information may be required depending on course content Other Requirements: Candidates with alternative qualifications equivalent to BBB on the UCAS tariff will be considered. Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last five years and appropriate healthcare experience, either voluntary or paid is encouraged See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council UCAS Code B740 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Primarily Waterloo and Guy’s Campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers This innovative programme leads to the award of a BSc in Nursing together with professional registration as an Adult Nurse. You will learn to care for adults in a variety of care settings including primary healthcare, ambulatory settings, acute medical/surgical units, accident and emergency and critical care. The integration of theory and researchbased practice in the classroom and the clinical setting is emphasized throughout the programme. Half the programme is spent 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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Nursing Studies with Registration – Children’s Nursing BSc Entry requirements A-levels: BBB IB: 32 points and 555 HL Preferred Subjects: Science GCSE Requirements: Five Grade Cs including English Language, Maths and Science Access to HE Requirements: Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery, or Science with at least 30 Level Three credits from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit and three at Pass. Supplementary information may be required depending on course content Other Requirements: Candidates with alternative qualifications equivalent to BBB on the UCAS tariff will be considered. Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last five years and appropriate healthcare experience either voluntary or paid is encouraged Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery, or Science with at least 30 Level Three credits from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit, and three at Pass See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council UCAS Code B730 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Primarily Waterloo and Guy’s Campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers This programme leads to the award of a BSc in Nursing together with professional registration as a Children’s Nurse. You will learn to care for children and young people in a variety of settings including primary care, ambulatory settings, acute medical/ surgical units, accident and emergency and critical care. The integration of theory and research-based practice in the classroom and the clinical setting is emphasized throughout the programme. Half the programme is 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.

Nursing Studies with Registration – Mental Health Nursing BSc Entry requirements A-levels: BBB IB: 32 points and 555 HL Preferred Subjects: Science GCSE Requirements: Five Grade Cs including English Language, Maths and Science Access to HE Requirements: Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery, or Science with at least 30 Level Three credits from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit and three at pass. Supplementary information may be required depending on course content Other Requirements: Candidates with alternative qualifications equivalent to BBB on the UCAS tariff will be considered. Applicants will also need to demonstrate academic study within the last five years and appropriate healthcare experience either voluntary or paid is encouraged Access to HE Diploma in either Health & Social Care, Nursing & Midwifery, or Science with at least 30 Level Three credits from units awarded at Distinction, 12 at Merit, and three at Pass See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council UCAS Code B760 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Primarily Waterloo and Guy’s Campuses with clinical practice in NHS Trusts and other healthcare providers This programme leads to the award of a BSc in Nursing together with professional registration as a Mental Health Nurse. You will learn to work with people who have both acute and ongoing mental health problems. You will work with service users and their carers in a variety of health and social care settings. The integration of theory and researchbased practice in the classroom and the clinical setting is emphasized throughout the programme. Half the programme is spent in clinical practice. Year one Applied Human Biology, Collaborative Working, Professional and 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.

Postgraduate Programmes Nursing with Registration – Adult Nursing PGDip 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. See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council UCAS Code B741 Study mode Full-time Duration Two years Location Primarily Waterloo Campus, with clinical practice in local NHS Trusts and independent healthcare providers Our PGDip in Nursing is an innovative programme that enables graduates from other disciplines to gain professional registration in Adult Nursing in just two years. The focus is on high-quality care, cutting-edge clinical skills and research. As a King’s nursing student, you will learn the pivotal roles of nurse and client while developing your own nursing skills and knowledge of professional and ethical practice. Programme outcomes are fulfilled through a combination of Accredited Prior Learning and learning acquired during the nursing programme. The programme is divided between theoretical modules and clinical practice, with blocks of time spent in clinical placements. Students carry out their placements with our partners in the NHS or independent healthcare sector. Year one Professional Knowledge & Skills for Nursing Practice; Nursing Bioscience; Nursing Adults 1; Principles & Practice of Healthcare Research. Year two Evidence-Based Decision Making in Healthcare; Nursing Adults 2; Policy & Politics for Clinical Leadership.

Nursing with Registration – Children’s Nursing PGDip 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. See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. UCAS Code B731 Study mode Full-time Duration Two years Location Primarily Waterloo Campus, with clinical practice in local NHS Trusts and independent healthcare providers Our PGDip 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 focus is on high-quality care, cutting-edge clinical skills and research. As a King’s nursing student, you will learn the pivotal roles of nurse and client while developing your own nursing skills and knowledge of professional and ethical practice. Programme outcomes are fulfilled through a combination of Accredited Prior Learning and learning acquired during the nursing programme. The programme is divided between theoretical modules and clinical practice, with blocks of time spent in clinical placements. Students carry out their placements with our partners in the NHS or independent healthcare sector. 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 Decision Making in Healthcare; The Child in Children’s Nursing; Policy & Politics for Clinical Leadership.

Nursing with Registration – Mental Health Nursing PGDip 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. See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Approved by the Nursing and Midwifery Council. UCAS Code B761 Study mode Full-time Duration Two years Location Primarily Waterloo Campus, with clinical practice in local NHS Trusts and independent healthcare providers Our PGDip in nursing is an innovative programme that enables graduates from other disciplines to gain professional registration in Mental Health Nursing in just two years. The focus is on high-quality care, cutting-edge clinical skills and research. As a King’s nursing student, you will learn the pivotal roles of nurse and client while developing your own nursing skills and knowledge of professional and ethical practice. Programme outcomes are fulfilled through a combination of Accredited Prior Learning and learning acquired during the nursing programme. The programme is divided between theoretical modules and clinical practice, with blocks of time spent in clinical placements. Students carry out their placements with our partners in the NHS or independent healthcare sector. Year one Professional Knowledge & Skills for Nursing Practice; Nursing Bioscience; Assessment; Formulation & Management of Care; Principles & Practice of Healthcare Research. Year two Evidence-Based Decision Making in Healthcare; Engagement in Recovery; Policy & Politics.

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Nutrition & Dietetics Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 47 Applicants per place 2012: 10 Teaching staff: 18 • Ranked number one in the UK for Nutrition in the latest Research Assessment Exercise

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-organised and integrated approach to the delivery of its dietetics programme coupled with outstanding facilities, lecturers and campus environments. Joshua, Nutrition & Dietetics BSc

• Highest possible ratings by the Quality Assurance Agency for Dietetics • Multidisciplinary approach: a strong interface with Medicine.

Why study in the Department of Nutrition & Dietetics at King’s? The Department of Nutrition & Dietetics was established in 1945 as the first university department of nutrition in Europe. It is a leader in the training of students, in research, and in consultancy to governments, international agencies, industry and the media. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise, King’s Diabetes & Nutritional Sciences Division was awarded the highest ranking in the UK for its discipline. We prepare students to work in the NHS, in public health and to advise consumer groups, the food industry and governmental agencies, or to engage in research. Our approach is multidisciplinary, drawing 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 style Teaching is based on lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical classes, directed reading and supervised research. There is ample scope for students to pursue their own lines of interest in coursework, research protocol design and project choice. The Franklin-Wilkins Building library facilitates literature-based and electronic work. The Metabolic Research Unit in the department facilitates the running of small human clinical trials. You will be assigned a personal tutor who can advise on academic or personal issues you may be experiencing.

Structure of programme and assessment Examination and assessment for the programme is by formal written examinations, essays, coursework, practical reports and seminar presentations. The balance of assessment methods varies with each module.

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Location and facilities

Contact Health Schools Admissions Centre Web www.kcl.ac.uk/medicine Email ug-healthadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 6511

Our library has the most extensive collection of nutrition books and journals in the UK. The department, located in new purpose-built facilities, is well equipped with sophisticated

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analytical equipment, such as gas-liquid chromatographs, mass spectrometry and high performance liquid chromatography. There is a metabolic unit for conducting human research studies and a food preparation laboratory for teaching the practical aspects of diet therapy. Computers and software are available for nutritional and statistical analyses. The thriving Student Nutrition Society offers an exciting programme of outside speakers and there are opportunities to attend meetings at the Royal Society of Medicine Forum on Food and Health. In view of our central London location, there are a wide range of different practice placements that students can take part in (clinical, community, public health), working with a range of diverse populations.

Selection procedure Selection for interview is based on your UCAS application. Candidates will be shortlisted and invited to attend a department open day between January and March which will include a tour, a lecture, an interview and lunch. In addition to academic entry requirements, we are keen to ensure that applicants for the Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (B401) have had some experience working, volunteering or shadowing in a health or social care environment that is relevant to nutrition and dietetics. This could include a nursing or residential home, catering kitchen or hospital. Applicants who live in London who wish to shadow a dietitian are requested not to contact clinical departments directly, due to the current constraints on NHS resources within London. Instead, you should attend one of the Careers in Dietetics open days organised by local dietitians. For further details please visit www.londondietetics.co.uk. Once you have attended one of these open days you will be provided with an attendance certificate. If you are shortlisted for an interview for the Nutrition & Dietetics BSc at King’s, you should bring a copy of this certificate with you and give it to your interviewers. Applicants from outside London may be able to organise for themselves an opportunity to shadow a dietitian working within a hospital or community setting. If you are able to shadow a dietitian you will need to complete the ‘Shadowing a Dietitian’ form available from the online prospectus application page. The Health Professions Council requires that all applicants for registration complete a self-declaration of health. This is a statement confirming that their health will not impair their ability to give safe and effective care. Therefore, students undertaking the Nutrition & Dietetics BSc (B401) will be expected to inform academic staff and occupational health of any relevant issues (this includes health issues such as eating disorders that may influence the students’ judgement in clinical practice).

Applying

81 per cent of graduates went into graduatelevel work or postgraduate study.

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, but the quick reference table on page 39 shows the equivalent entry requirements for the Cambridge Pre-U, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE, Scottish Highers, Irish Leaving Certificate, French Baccalaureate HKDSE, and US Advanced Placement Tests and SAT. Further entry requirements for other qualifications are available in the online prospectus, www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus which can be reached by the QR code next to each programme.

£22,500 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Students accepting a place on B401 will also be required to obtain occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (formerly known as CRB).

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Dietitians • Nutrition Researchers • Biochemists, Medical Scientists. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Public Health MSc • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security. 1% 4%

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Related subjects • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Medicine MBBS, see page 109.

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Nutrition BSc Entry requirements A-levels: ABB (including Chemistry and Biology) IB: 34 points and 655 HL (including both Chemistry and Biology) GCSE Requirements: Grade B in both English and Mathematics Other Requirements: Candidates offering either Biology or Chemistry A-level/HL, must have the other subject at Grade B AS-Level or 5IB SL See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Accredited by the Association for Nutrition, allowing graduates to apply for direct entry to the UK Voluntary Register of Nutritionists. UCAS Code B400 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years (excluding optional extramural industry or research placement which may be taken between years two and three). Location Waterloo Campus A broad-based three-year degree that prepares the student to be a nutrition scientist. Graduates follow a wide variety of careers in areas including the food industry, local and national government agencies, health promotion, public relations, journalism and scientific research. Students study related biological sciences and have a choice of specialized options in years two and three, eg nutrition and genetics, and modules covering sports nutrition, links between diet and disease etc. Year one Six core modules: Basic Biochemistry for Nutrition Students; Introduction to Nutrition; Introduction to Food Science & Technology; Cell Biology & Genetics; Physiological Systems for Nutrition Students; Social & Psychological Studies.

Year two Three core modules: Nutrition & Health; Eating Habits; Research Methods for Health Sciences. Plus four optional modules, which must include Physiology and Biochemistry. Year three Four core modules: Applied Nutrition; Clinical Nutrition; Public Nutrition Research Project; Specialised Topics in Nutrition. Plus optional modules that may include a modern language.

Nutrition & Dietetics BSc Entry requirements 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 See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Eligibility to apply for Registration in Dietetics with the Health and Care Professions Council UCAS Code B401 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Waterloo Campus Registered dietitians are qualified health professionals who assess, diagnose and treat diet and nutrition problems. They translate public health and scientific research on food, health and disease into practical guidance to enable people to make appropriate lifestyle and food choices. Our graduates are ideally placed to lead careers in a wide variety of fields, including clinical practice in a hospital setting, public health and health promotion, the food industry and scientific research. Year one Six modules: Introduction to Nutrition; Introduction to Food Science & Technology; Introduction to Professional Practice; Physiology (Form and Function); Biochemistry; Social & Psychological Studies. Year two Five modules: Nutrition & Health; Food Habits; Research Methods for Health Sciences; Food Service & Catering Management; Reproduction & Endocrinology. Choose between Metabolism and Medical Microbiology. Plus a two-week placement, in a variety of locations. Year three Four modules: Applied Nutrition; Diet Therapy; Principles of Clinical Science & Therapeutics; Communication & Health Promotion. Plus choose another module eg Nutrition & Genetics; Biology of Ageing; Endocrinology of Diabetes; and undertake a 12-week placement in a hospital or community practice setting. Year four Three core modules: Advanced Diet Therapy and Medicine; Dietetics Research Project; Public Health & Healthcare Systems. Plus a 14-week placement in a hospital and a public health setting.

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Pharmacology Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 27 Applicants per place 2012: 8 Teaching staff: 20 • Specialist training opportunities in integrated pharmacology.

I’ve always wanted to study in London as there’s so much to do, so studying at King’s was perfect for me. Originally I applied for Medicine but instead got an offer for Pharmacology. I decided to take it and do not regret it in the slightest. The course is hard work but interesting and I much prefer the work I am doing now. Florence, Pharmacology BSc

Why study Pharmacology at King’s? Pharmacology is the science concerned with the study of drugs, the search for new drugs and investigations into how they can best be used in the treatment of disease in both humans and animals. The Department of Pharmacology & Therapeutics at King’s is one of the largest pharmacology departments in the UK and is dedicated to providing an excellent learning experience. In recent years, the National Student Survey results for pharmacology have consistently rated us highly. Our staff include a number of worldrenowned experts in pharmacological research fields including Parkinson’s disease, asthma, inflammation and cardiovascular pharmacology. Several hold senior positions within the British Pharmacological Society and on government advisory committees and we maintain close links with pharmaceutical industries who support our extramural year programme.

Teaching style Teaching is delivered by a combination of lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical laboratory work. Tutorials are teaching sessions between an academic tutor and small groups of students where there is an opportunity to discuss work in detail and where subjects for coursework are agreed. Student seminars, involving larger groups, poster presentations (like those used at formal scientific meetings) and personal tutor sessions supplement tutorials. We use our research experiences not only to advance the scientific field, but also to enhance our teaching and in your final year especially you will be able to choose from a range of subjects that reflect our expertise. We also maintain strong links with colleagues in the pharmaceutical industries who support our extramural year programme and also deliver teaching on some of our courses.

Structure of programmes and assessment The first year is common to all degrees within the School of Biomedical Sciences, to allow flexibility between programmes in subsequent years. Topics covered in year one provide a firm foundation for the subsequent indepth study of pharmacology. In Year Two, pharmacology becomes the main focus of study with topics covering the mechanisms of drug action, their current clinical utility in disease and the drug discovery process in general. In your final year, in addition to learning up-to-date information in a wide range of our specialist pharmacological areas, you may also work in one of our state-ofthe art research laboratories investigating exciting topics as diverse as the regulation of intracellular messengers in single cells, the effects of novel drugs in animal models of disease or the effects of drugs on human guinea pigs. Assessment is usually by written examination at the end of each academic year. Increasing importance is being given to coursework which takes a variety of forms including essay writing, laboratory reports, talks and poster presentations. Study abroad: You may also opt to study abroad for your second year with our partner institutions in the USA, Australia, Singapore or Sweden. MSci in Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research: Some students opt to carry out a fourth year at King’s to obtain specialist training in integrative models of disease, graduating with an MSci degree in Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Medical Technicians • Researchers (University – unspecified discipline) • Hospital and Health Service Managers.

CONTACTS Contact Health Schools Admissions Centre Web www.kcl.ac.uk/biohealth Email ug-healthadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 6511

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Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Drug Discovery Skills • Medicine MBBS.

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Between the second and final year of the BSc in Pharmacology you may apply to undertake an extramural year during which you are placed in paid employment to work on an approved experimental project. This provides an excellent opportunity to gain valuable experience of research in industry as well as supplementing your overall learning experience.

Related subjects • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Molecular Genetics BSc, see page 115 • Neuroscience BSc, see page 119

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Pharmacology BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, 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, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code B210 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years (or four years with optional extramural year or conversion to MSci Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research) Location Guy’s Campus The Pharmacology BSc programme aims to produce scientists with a sound understanding of the biological action of drugs and chemicals, the way they work at the molecular, cellular and systems level and their use in medicines for the treatment of disease. The BSc provides an ideal basis for careers in the pharmaceutical industry or biomedical research and for graduate entry to Medicine. Year one The common year one programme provides a foundation for flexible study in subsequent years. Modules cover biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, cell and tissue structure and function, neuroscience, statistics and issues related to the practice of science. After completing year one, you can switch to any of the following degree programmes that offer the above common year one, or continue to year two Pharmacology BSc: • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, see page 45 • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Molecular Genetics, BSc, see page 115 • Neuroscience BSc, see page 119 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106

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Year two Pharmacology is the main focus. Core modules include Drug Discovery & Development, partly taught by pharmaceutical industry experts; Drugs & Disease, exploring the mechanisms by which drugs achieve their effects in a range of diseases; plus optional modules. May be spent abroad (eg Sweden, USA). Year three Optional extramural year in industry may precede this. One core module covering cellular pharmacology relevant to understanding drug receptors, plus a choice of laboratory and literature research projects and other taught modules including cardiovascular pharmacology and immuno/ neuropharmacology. Year four Optional year of study towards specialist MSci training in Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research. Intensive theoretical and practical training in whole organism techniques to facilitate gaining relevant employment in industry or academia. Plus a 6-month research project.

Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB to include a minimum of two from (Chemistry, Biology, Maths, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, 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, Physics) of which at least one must be Chemistry or Biology and, if only one, you must have 6 SL in the other subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code BC24 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years (or four years with optional extramural year or converson to MSci Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research) Location Guy’s Campus The Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc programme combines the study of drugs and their effects on the human body, with study of the structure and function of genes and genomes. Ideal for those interested in the relationship between genes, disease and treatment. Provides a firm basis for careers in the pharmaceutical industry and biomedical research. Also prepares for graduate entry to Medicine or graduate careers within public and private sectors. Year one The common year one programme provides a foundation for flexible study in subsequent years. Modules cover biochemistry, genetics, cell biology, physiology, pharmacology, cell and tissue structure and function, neuroscience, statistics and issues related to the practice of science. After completing year one, you can switch to any of the following degree programmes that offer the

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above common year one, or continue to year two Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc: • Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc, see page 45 • Biochemistry BSc, see page 47 • Biomedical Science BSc, see page 51 • Molecular Genetics BSc, see page 115 • Neuroscience BSc see page 119 • Medical Physiology BSc, see page 106 Year two Focus on how to handle recombinant DNA in Gene Cloning & Expression, while Human & Molecular Genetics covers the genetic basis of many human disorders. Drug Discovery & Development and Drugs & Disease focus on the pharmaceutical industry and therapeutic applications of drugs in a range of diseases. Year three Optional extramural year of employment in industry may precede this. Core modules include: Advanced Molecular Genetics; Cell & Molecular Pharmacology; Molecular Genetics of Model Organisms; laboratory or literature-based research project in molecular science or pharmacology Year four Optional year of study towards specialist MSci in Integrated Pharmacology & Physiology for Research. Intensive theoretical and practical training in state-of-the-art whole organism techniques to facilitate gaining relevant employment in industry or academia. Plus a six-month research project.

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Pharmacy Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 112 Applicants per place 2012: 13 Teaching staff: 30

I chose to pursue a degree at King’s College London because its strategically located in the heart of London and more importantly, due to its revered reputation as a world-class institution. I intend to undertake my pre-registration year at University College London Hospital where I hope to qualify and pursue my interest to be a specialist clinical pharmacist. Hean Ching Chan, Pharmacy (MPharm)

• The department was rated 15th in the world in the Pharmacy and Pharmacology category in the 2012 QS World University rankings • Students benefit from teaching by practising pharmacists from the specialist centres in our partner hospitals.

Why study Pharmacy at King’s? Pharmacy is the science of medicines. It involves research into chemical structures and natural products of medicinal value; the development of dosage forms; safety testing of the product; production; quality control; distribution of drugs to patients and usage. The pharmacy profession is self-regulating, governed by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC). Although all UK pharmacy degrees have a similar content approved by the GPhC, King’s has developed an integrated programme with contributions from other departments and external experts in pharmacy practice, industry and hospital pharmacy. King’s has offered honours degree courses in Pharmacy since 1926. During this time, King’s has been home to many pharmaceutical pioneers including Professor Sir James Black, who invented the heart drug propanol (a ‘beta blocker’) and Professor Arnold Beckett who worked at King’s and was a pioneer of tests for detecting drug abuse in sport. Today the Department is ranked 15th in world. Research is a very strong activity in the Department, covering a range of areas including molecular biology, natural product chemistry, medicinal chemistry, drug analysis, pharmaceutics, biochemical toxicology and pharmacy practice. Department staff have been at the forefront of discovering new medicines and developing prescribing guidelines that are in global use today. The Department is associated with King’s Drug Control Centre which is the only World Anti-Doping Agency accredited laboratory in the UK and, with GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), was the provider of the London 2012 Olympics anti-doping screening programme.

Teaching style

CONTACTS Contact Health Schools Admissions Centre Web www.kcl.ac.uk/pharmacy Email ug-healthadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 6511

King’s MPharm programme has been designed to integrate the teaching of fundamental science, the practice of pharmacy, interdisciplinary teaching from other departments (predominantly Pharmacology & Therapeutics and Physiology), and outside experts from industry and hospital pharmacies.

Pharmacy students are taught by practising pharmacists from the specialist centres in our partner hospitals. Teaching quality is maintained by limiting our student population (one of the smallest of the established pharmacy schools). This enables a high level of attention and opportunity for each MPharm student. Students learn their science through practice and ‘doing’; skills are learnt and practiced in clinical and workplace settings. All MPharm students choose a final year research project in the UK or abroad, the best of which are presented (and win awards) at scientific conferences and are published in academic journals. King’s Health Partners links the College with three famous teaching hospitals (Guy’s, King’s College, St Thomas’ and South London and Maudsley Hospitals). From the start of the course, students will receive clinical teaching and interprofessional education alongside medical students, nurses, dentists and physiotherapy students to help prepare vocationally for teamwork in a healthcare setting.

Structure of programmes and assessment Some of the unique features are the professional modules that run throughout all four years of the degree, starting with a twoweek overview of pharmacy as a profession. These modules also seek to develop your transferable skills from the outset. The firstyear continues with two-semester modules, which cover the principles of pharmaceutical science and practice. Years two and three form a four-semester theme of pharmacy and therapeutics. The aim is to provide integrated teaching across the pharmaceutical and scientific disciplines, which train students in the disciplines of pharmaceutics, analysis and medicine design, and one professional module, which includes law and ethics, all fundamental to the profession of pharmacy. Successful students are awarded the MPharm degree which allows you to apply for a pre-registration place. You must complete a four-year degree and successfully pass the pre-registration training before you can register and practise as a pharmacist in the UK.

Location and facilities The Department of Pharmacy is located on one floor of the purpose-designed FranklinWilkins Building at the Waterloo Campus, which includes an extensive library and our Drug Control Centre. King’s also incorporates three major teaching hospitals (Guy’s, King’s College and St Thomas’) that provide a unique training resource for our students.

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Selection procedure We are looking for students with a firm commitment both to study the subject of pharmacy and the pharmacy profession. Work experience is preferred but not essential. Applicants will be interviewed between December and March. Students attending interviews will be able to take part in a campus tour and meet with current MPharm students. Students offered a place are invited to a postoffer Open Day to see our facilities and meet current staff and students.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Pharmacists. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Pre-Registration Pharmacy. 1%

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Work (85%) Work + Study (11%) Study (1%) Other (3%) 100 per cent of graduates in full-time work were in graduate-level work. £22,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work. Successful completion of the MPharm degree allows you to apply for entry to a 12-month pre-registration training period in community, hospital or industrial settings or a combination of these. At the end of this recognised training period you will need to pass a professional competency examination under the auspices of the GPhC, prior to registration as a pharmacist.

Related subjects • Dentistry BDS, see page 68 • Medicine MBBS, see page 109.

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Degree Programmes Pharmacy MPharm 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 Grade Bs including English Language, Mathematics, Chemistry and Biology (or Double Science) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation approved by the General Pharmaceutical Council (GPhC) UCAS Code B230 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Waterloo Campus Concerned with the development of medicines from drug discovery to the patient, the MPharm degree at King’s integrates the teaching of fundamental science with the practice of pharmacy. Year one An initial two-week Pharmacy Orientation module plus four modules on the principles and practice of pharmaceutical science. Year two and three Pharmacy & Therapeutics, six therapeutic themes (integrated modules) and two non-therapeutic modules over the second and third years: 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 Pharmacy into Practice theme. You will study a Preparation for Practice module, complete a research project and two options/specialist electives from eg Chemical Mediators & Disease, Drug Delivery & Industrial Pharmacy; Drug Toxicity; Emerging Therapeutics & Modern Medicine; Applied Clinical Practice.

VOICE OF THE STUDENT

Philosophy Location and facilities

Key Facts

The Department is based at the College’s Strand Campus, in the heart of central London. The College’s Maughan Library is a short walk away on Chancery Lane.

Students admitted 2012: 130 Applicants per place 2012: 4 Teaching staff: 28

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

• Top 5 Guardian University Guide 2012

Selection procedure

• The department was awarded 95 per cent satisfaction with teaching in 2012.

The Department of Philosophy does not normally interview applicants, other than applicants with relevant life experience. Offers are made from November onwards on the basis of actual and predicted grades at A-level, in the International Baccalaureate or other equivalent examinations, and on other information contained in the UCAS form. Everyone who receives an offer is invited to one of our post-offer open days in January or March when they can meet members of the department.

Why study Philosophy at King’s? The Department of Philosophy at King’s, 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 on the National Student Survey, and in 2012 recorded a 95 per cent rate of satisfaction with teaching, with 98 per cent agreeing that the course is intellectually stimulating, and 97 per cent of staff enthused about what they teach. Scores for teaching and academic support, and personal development, are consistently above the sector average. King’s offers 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. At King’s you 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 develop views of your 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.

Teaching style In our undergraduate teaching, we aim to combine a wide range of study options with direct staff-student contact. Our emphasis on small-group teaching in tutorials and seminars makes King’s an excellent place to acquire and hone the skills of critical thinking, and to express your ideas both in writing and in philosophical discussion with your fellow students and instructors.

Structure of programmes and assessment

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/philosophy Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

Our programme offers a wide range of options, such as Philosophy of Psychology, Neoplatonism, Hellenistic and Nineteenthcentury Continental 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. Assessment mixes examinations and essays, and all modules offer formative assessment to let you try out and explore your ideas.

Career 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 Officers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Law conversion course • Real Estate MSc

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Related subjects • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99 • Physics BSc, see page 134 • Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB, see page 96 •R eligion, Philosophy & Ethics BA, see page 148 •R eligion, Politics & Society BA, see page 148.

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS

Philosophy BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code V500 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus 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, including subjects like Indian philosophy and medieval philosophy 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 option 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.

JOINT HONOURS French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA See page 83.

German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA See page 88.

Mathematics & Philosophy BA See page 104.

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Philosophy & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA (including Spanish) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including Spanish HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RV45 Study mode Full-time 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, a real asset in today’s job market. Year one One core Spanish language module plus two Spanish options. In Philosophy, a choice from modules in history of philosophy, ethics and politics, and fundamental areas of contemporary analytic philosophy. Year two Four optional Philosophy modules, one core Spanish language module plus two Spanish options. Sample options: Greek/Modern/Political Philosophy; Ethics; 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 One core Spanish language module plus two optional modules in Spanish and four Philosophy options from our wide range of advanced courses. Sample options: Stereotypes in Modern Spanish Cinema; Key Terms & Points of View in Latin American Visual Arts; Indian Philosophy; Philosophy of Psychology.

Physics & Philosophy BSc See page 135.

War Studies & Philosophy BA See page 151.

VOICE OF THE STUDENT

Physics Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 101 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 23 • Professor John Ellis was named a ‘Briton of the Year’ by the Daily Telegraph

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 inspire younger students to carry on with Physics. Katherine, Physics BSc

• Sir Charles Wheatstone, the first Physics Professor at King’s, developed the electric telegraph, revolutionising communications • King’s Physics department has produced four Nobel prize winners.

Why study Physics at King’s? The department has a distinguished history, with the study of Physics at King’s dating back to its foundation in 1829. The department today has a reputation as a friendly and supportive environment. Teaching is provided by academic staff with internationally-leading reputations in areas of current excitement in physics: understanding the origin of the universe and the LHC, nanotechnology, and the interface between physics and biology. We offer a range of programmes, some specialising in physics, some combining physics teaching with another discipline. We have high teaching standards and high expectations. Our programmes are not only designed to teach physics to a high standard, but also to give you transferable skills, which will give you a head start in your career. Our degree programmes are always being developed, not only because the subject advances, but also to make it most relevant to your needs as present-day students.

almost exactly the same modules in the first three years as those taking the BSc degree in Physics. The fourth year provides a wide range of specialized physics options through an intercollegiate London programme, while the MSci project work is a genuine research project.

Location and facilities The department is located in newly refurbished dedicated office space, with views over the Thames to the London Eye and Westminster. The central location of our department gives easy access to major libraries and many leading societies including the Institute of Physics.

Selection procedure We are looking for motivated students with competence in mathematics and physics. Successful applicants in England and Wales are invited to open days (usually January to April). You will tour the department and laboratories, and meet staff and students. Those from further afield are made offers on the basis of their UCAS form, but are encouraged to visit.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • IT Strategy and Planning Professionals • Management Consultants. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Physics & Engineering in Medicine MSc • Photonics Systems Development MRes • Computer Science MSc.

Teaching style The majority of teaching is performed by lectures and laboratory classes, tutorials and through project work. All academic staff are involved with the undergraduate teaching programme. Each student has a personal tutor and the department encourages an open atmosphere in which students feel able to easily approach academic staff. The StudentStaff Committee provides a forum for the exchange of ideas and feedback on teaching. Staff and students are members of the Maxwell Society: the department’s social and lecture society.

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CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/physics Email nms-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2271

The programmes have a common core of physics modules, with some optional modules each year for single honours students. We place great emphasis on problem solving and project work, which teaches teamwork, group organisation, and the skills of oral and poster presentations. We also allow advanced students to work with a school, to experience teaching and develop the skill of presenting information at an understandable level. Students registered for the MSci degree take

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Related subjects • Computer Science BSc, see page 63 • Mathematics & Philosophy BA, see page 104 • Mathematics MSci, see page 103 • Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc, see page 104 • Philosophy BA, see page 132.

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Physics BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAA or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code F300 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus Designed to offer students a broad knowledge of all the fundamental elements of physics, and includes areas such as relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. Extensive project work is carried out 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.

Physics with a year abroad BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAA or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code F305 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus For the year abroad programme, students study the Physics BSc degree, but spend their third year at a university in Europe or the USA. Students may therefore study language modules for the first two years. 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.

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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

Physics MSci Entry requirements A-levels: AAA or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code F303 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus 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 do supervised projects, which allow them 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 as Physics BSc. Year four One major project plus six optional modules.

JOINT HONOURS Mathematics & Physics BSc See page 104.

Mathematics & Physics MSci See page 104.

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS Physics & Philosophy BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAA or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code FV35 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus Our joint honours Physics & Philosophy BSc degree is designed to offer students the opportunity to study both subjects at degree level. Equal time is spent on each subject. Fundamental elements of physics are covered and include areas such as relativity, quantum mechanics, fields and waves, electromagnetism and nuclear physics. Philosophy helps us to understand the world better and to develop skills in reasoning and argument, which are highly transferable and very valuable in the work place. 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.

Physics & Philosophy with a year abroad BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAA or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code FVH5 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The programme is similar to the three-year BSc with an added year abroad. Many students value the opportunity to study abroad for a year. Year one and two as Physics & Philosophy BSc Year three Spent at an overseas university. Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s has links with universities in Europe and the USA. This opportunity provides experience of a different culture and ways of teaching and thinking: an added advantage when job hunting. Year four as Physics & Philosophy BSc year three.

Physics with Medical Applications BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAA or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code F350 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus This programme explores the use of physical methods in human health: a massively expanding area of work with very great challenges. You will explore topics such as 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 Kingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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.

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.

Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci Entry requirements A-levels: AAA or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code F302 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus 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. 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 as Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc. Year four One major project plus six optional modules.

Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAA or A*AB (with the A* and A in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) IB: 35 points and 666 HL (including both Mathematics and Physics 6 HL) or 765 HL (with the 7 and 6 in Mathematics and Physics or vice versa) See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Institute of Physics UCAS Code F301 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus 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 (for example) astronomical concepts and their evolution; cosmology; stellar evolution; galaxies and the solar system.

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Physiotherapy Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 42 Applicants per place 2012: 17 Teaching staff: 17 • ‘Highly commended’ in the last NHS Quality Assurance major review

I love the variety of the physiotherapy course. I might be in the lab in the morning, using brain specimens to study neuroanatomy, and in the afternoon I’m practising manual therapy techniques on my fellow students. You also start seeing patients early at King’s, with a clinical placement at the end of the first year. Working on a stroke ward, helping people to learn to walk again, was an amazing experience and one which really reaffirmed my choice of career. Frederick, Physiotherapy BSc

• Strong research profile, with the UK’s highest rating for Physiotherapy in all Research Assessment Exercises (RAEs) to date • Committed to producing scientifically oriented clinicians with transferable intellectual and practical skills.

Why study Physiotherapy at King’s? The Department of Physiotherapy at King’s has a strong research profile and received a ‘highly commended’ rating for its teaching in the latest NHS Quality Assurance Agency major review. The department is increasingly developing links with our partner NHS Foundation Trusts as a result of the creation of King’s Health Partners. The aim of the BSc programme is to produce physiotherapists who are scientifically-oriented clinicians with transferable intellectual and practical skills. This will allow them to be lifelong learners in response to the dynamic nature of the healthcare professions. Biomedical and social sciences are taught by experts in their fields. A variety of teaching and learning activities are offered including lectures, practical sessions, tutorials, opportunities to present and practice-based education.

Teaching style Physiotherapy students at King’s are offered excellent learning experiences in both College and practice settings. The programme is designed to match the needs of the modern ever-changing health sector. We work closely with a network of clinical colleagues, primarily in the NHS. These partnerships are a strength of the programme, ensuring that both its delivery and development are practice-led. Clinicians from local hospitals also provide some of the in-College clinical teaching. Alongside the provision of optimum conditions for practice-based learning, we strongly encourage students to develop the ability to make decisions based on current research evidence. All teaching is informed by research.

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Structure of programme and assessment Each of the three years of the Physiotherapy BSc has a theme that builds on the previous years. The foundation studies in year one are developed into the study of disability in year two, and the aim of year three is to integrate all this learning in a more reflective manner. The degree also includes an innovative interprofessional education programme, in which all healthcare professional students of the College take part. Students complete a minimum of 1,000 hours of clinical practice, to consolidate the programme’s theoretical content. These placements are located in south-east England and range from large teaching hospitals to small community clinics, special schools or private practices. Assessments include written examinations, multiple choice examinations, short answer or prior disclosure questions, coursework and practical examinations both within the College and in clinical environments.

Location and facilities Our modern, well-funded teaching facilities include dedicated physiotherapy practical rooms.

Selection procedure Offers will be made based on information on the UCAS form and performance in an interview. Your personal statement should demonstrate your knowledge of the scope of physiotherapy practice and indicate appropriate skills required by a health-care professional. The degree programme leads to a professional health qualification and so entry to the programme is subject to satisfactory occupational health clearance and enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks (formerly known as CRB). Once your application has been received by King’s, if we require any further information regarding your academic qualifications, or any other aspect of your application, then the Health Schools Admissions Centre may contact you by email.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Physiotherapists. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Sports Medicine & Health Science MSc • Medicine MBBS • Sports massage.

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Physiotherapy BSc Entry requirements A-level: AAB (including Biology) IB: 35 points and 655 HL (including Bilogy HL) Preferred Subjects: Chemistry, Psychology, Physics, Sociology, Physical Education and Mathematics. Other Requirements: We strongly advise checking the online prospectus for a full description of all selection criteria See page 39 for other qualifications. Accreditation Eligibility to apply for state registration as a physiotherapist. UCAS Code B160 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Guy’s Campus 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, physiotherapy process and practice, together with a thorough knowledge of the basic scientific disciplines relevant to physiotherapy. Consequently, our graduates are able to contribute their knowledge and skills to clinical practice and work effectively as members of interprofessional teams. 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.

Related subjects • Medicine MBBS, see page 109.

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Political Economy & International Development Key Facts Undergraduate students admitted 2012: 217 Applicants per place 2012: 6 Teaching staff: 22

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, Politics of the International 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 economicsbased modules, or into a Bachelor of Arts, by taking political ones. Luckily, I do not have to begin to choose which route I wish to take until my second year, allowing me to fully understand the subjects before making my decision. The ability to study this course at King’s makes my experience even better, as the university has some of the world’s best lecturers among its staff. The city itself is amazing and ever changing, and I cannot imagine myself anywhere else in the UK. The accessibility of the university (and most of the accommodation) to central London makes my experience at King’s even better. Henry, Politics of the International Economy BSc/BA

• Focus on the interaction of people, ideas and institutions, which is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making • A distinctive feature is incorporation of language study, work placement and study abroad opportunities.

Why study Political Economy at King’s? King’s has an international reputation for the development of policy, both nationally and internationally. Political Economy takes as its subject matter the engagement between political power and economic life and its expression in the development, implementation and evaluation of public policy. International Development is distinctive in its focus. The Department of Political Economy’s central focus is upon the interface of political science, economic analysis and political theory. This interface is explored in a range of substantive policy areas including health, security, science, employment, energy and competition. Undergraduates in the department and Institute are taught by leading academics in their field and gain excellent career prospects.

Teaching style Sitting within the School of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Political Economy has an interdisciplinary, socialscience ethos that cultivates a highly stimulating intellectual environment attracting leading scholars. A research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary international political and policy issues. A variety of teaching methods are used on the programme. Most modules use lectures accompanied by small tutorial groups. King’s International Development Institute uses lectures, seminars and one-to-one tutorials to deepen students understanding and develop their own positions on central debates to the field.

CONTACTS Contact Social Science & Public Policy Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/politicaleconomy www.kcl.ac.uk/globalinstitutes Email sspp-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0) 20 7848 1403/7216

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Structure of programmes and assessment You will be assessed through a range of techniques including examinations, coursework, presentations and tutorial participation.

Location and facilities Teaching is based on the Strand Campus with all the facilities offered by the College easily available and the cultural attractions of the South Bank and Covent Garden on its doorstep. The library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.

Selection procedure Our admissions team carefully review all applications. They are looking for applicants who can achieve high academic standards. They are also keen to see evidence that the applicant has taken care in producing their personal statement and that they have thought about why our degree is best for them. All students who receive an offer are invited to an open day, where you have the opportunity to meet staff and current students to find out more about the programme.

Career 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, NGO settings, consultancy organisations, or private sector companies with global operations.

Related subjects • European Politics BA, see page 77 • Geography BA/BSc, see page 85 • History BA, see page 91 • International Relations BA, see page 139 • Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB, see page 96 • War Studies BA, see page 151.

Degree Programmes International Development BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL Preferred Subjects: At least one essay-focused subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code L900 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus Based in the dedicated King’s International Development Institute, the programme looks at emerging economies for policy innovations and solutions that may offer lessons for poorer regions and nations. Year one Introduction to Development Studies; History of the Global Economy; Introduction to the Emerging Economies; Policy Challenges in the Emerging Economies. Year two Development Theory; States, Markets and Institutions; Emerging Economies: Advanced Topics. Year three Research Methods; Political Economy of Market Reforms; Dissertation.

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International Politics BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL Preferred Subjects: At least one essay-focused subject See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code L240 Study mode Full-time/part time Duration Three years full-time/six years part-time Location Strand Campus BA International Politics is a high calibre programme designed to span the conventional divide between politics and international relations by introducing you to the study of politics in European and global settings. The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at many levels: global, regional, national and local. Year one All year one modules are core and compulsory modules. These modules provide grounding in core concepts and issues.

Year two Includes both compulsory (30 credits) and optional (90 credits) modules students have a considerable amount of choice in the second year with a range of option modules available within as well as outside the department. Year three Includes core (60 credits) and optional (60 credits) modules.

Politics of the International Economy BA/BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code L200 Study mode Full-time/part-time Duration Three years full-time/six years part-time Location Strand Campus The BA/BSc in Politics of the International Economy has a number of unique characteristics. First, it provides compulsory training in economic principles and theories of globalisation and international trade to enable you to understand the conceptual and empirical basis of the international economy. Second, you will also study the legacy of colonialism and have the option to pursue more advanced training in economics. Year one You will take five core modules: Studying Politics; World Politics since 1945; Introduction to Political Theory; Principles of Economics; Globalisation & International Trade. Year two You will take three core modules: Political Economy; Concepts & issues; Stability & Change in Post-Colonial Nations. Options: Intermediate Microeconomics; Intermediate Macroeconomics; Mathematics & Statistics for Economists; Institutions, Economics & Change; Political Change in Europe; The Politics of Foreign Policy. Year three Dissertation. Political Economy: Advanced Analysis. Options: Econometrics; The Politics of Development; Democracy & Its Critics; Religion & Politics; Varieties of Capitalism: States, Markets & Public Policy; Neo-liberalism: The Power of Economic Ideas; Corruption: Theory & Practice.

Religion, Politics & Society BA See page 148.

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Social Science, Health & Medicine Key Facts Undergraduate students admitted: New programme Applicants per place: New programme Teaching staff: 20

This brand new degree in Global Health & Social Medicine is a unique degree for King’s and in fact for the whole of the UK. It is a degree that combines for the first time social science with medical science, so it is genuinely interdisciplinary. The reason we have developed this degree is because we want to get at the factors that contribute to gross disparities in health and illness that we see around the world today. For example, why is it that in some countries in the world people die at 37 and in others they die at 82? Our aim with this course is to try and investigate what factors drive these discrepancies and we do this by looking at health and illness through a sociological lens. Professor Bronwyn Parry, Director of Undergraduate Studies

• A unique interdisciplinary social science department working in collaboration with biomedical researchers and clinicians • Opportunities to learn from an international team of experts committed to key areas of health, disease and medicine.

Why study Social Science, Health & Medicine at King’s? The Department of Social Science, Health & Medicine was established in 2011 to place King’s as a world leader in social scientific approaches to health and medicine. Teaching in the department is research-led, undertaken in a global context with a specific focus on questions of the social determinants of health inequality and the role and implications of advances in biomedicine and biotechnology. The department houses research groups on global health, global mental health, ageing and society, emerging biosciences and biotechnologies, and the science and politics of cancer research. Leading academics from across the world visit the department and participate in our activities. Excellence in transdisciplinary and transnational social science research is the basis of nationally and internationally recognized expertise, policy development and consultancy provided by the department. The new department acts as a catalyst to bring together social scientists working on health and medicine across King’s and to inspire creative interactions between the individuals and groups.

Teaching style Based within the School of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Social Science, Health & Medicine is interdisciplinary in its ethos, bringing together specialists from across the social sciences whose research focuses on the social, political, cultural and economic determinants of health, disease and medical care. Our aim is to make this research practically and socially relevant; hence we place great emphasis on

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the social and ethical implications of our knowledge and understanding; for individual, local, national and global inequalities in health outcomes. This is a highly stimulating intellectual environment attracting leading scholars wanting to place their knowledge and skills into a global context. A research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary medical, ethical, political and policy issues. A variety of teaching methods are used on the programme which will enable you to develop a high level of academic literacy. Most modules use lectures accompanied by small tutorial groups.

Structure of programme and assessment The programme consists of a mixture of compulsory and optional courses and a research-based dissertation that is undertaken in year three. Optional courses can be taken from other Departments in the School of Social Science & Public Policy and in the School of Arts & Humanities. In each year you will also follow an option taken from those offered within the School of Biomedical Sciences or other King’s Health Schools. The modules are assessed through a range of techniques including examinations, coursework and tutorial participation. There are also opportunities to follow courses in foreign languages, to take internships in related organizations and to study for a period abroad.

Location and facilities Teaching is mainly based on the Strand Campus on the banks of the River Thames, with all the facilities offered by the College easily available and the cultural attractions of the South Bank and Covent Garden on its doorstep. Teaching from the School of Biomedical Sciences is located at the Guy’s Campus, a short journey away. The library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.

Career prospects Since this is a new programme we do not yet have graduate statistics. However, this degree programme equips students for a wide range of career options in the health services, in public health, in government and NGOs in the UK and elsewhere, and in the commercial medical and health sectors, as well as for future careers in academic research and teaching.

Related subjects • Biomedical Science BA, see page 51 • Geography BA/BSc, see page 85 • International Development BA, see page 139.

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS Global Health & Social Medicine BSc Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code LS10 Study mode Full-time/part time Duration Three years full time/six years part time Location Strand Campus A unique interdisciplinary programme designed for those who wish to understand the social determinants of health and illness in a global context, and to know and evaluate the range of medical and healthcare approaches that seek to tackle disease and alleviate inequalities in health. Year one Core modules in Introduction to Global Health; Introduction to Social Medicine; Research Practice and Design Studio. Students must take one of the following biomedical streams: Ageing, Neuroscience, or Pharmacology. Year two Core modules in Key Concepts in Global Health and Key Concepts in Social Medicine. Students must take one of the following biomedical streams: Ageing, Neuroscience, or Pharmacology. Optional modules include Pharmaceuticals & Society; Genomics & Society; Mental Health & Society; Addiction & Society; Ageing in 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. Students must take one of the following biomedical streams: Ageing, Neuroscience, Pharmacology. Optional modules include Pharmaceuticals & Society; Genomics & Society; Mental Health & Society; Addiction & Society; Ageing in Global Society; Disability & Society.

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Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 79 Applicants per place 2012: 4 Teaching staff: 20

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 on to 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 at your reach living at home. Sadaf, Hispanic Studies with English with a year abroad BA

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• 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 Latin America.

Why study Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies at King’s Spanish was first taught at King’s in 1831, only two years after the College’s foundation; and 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 the creation of the new Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies continues this tradition of innovation and research strength. The department offers a wide range of teaching with opportunities for crossdisciplinary study. Our commitment to all areas of Spain, Portugal, Brazil, Lusophone Africa and Latin America, combined with the wide-ranging teaching and research interests of the staff, mean that we are able to offer an unrivalled variety of supervision topics for undergraduate study.

Teaching style Our department is active in all fields of Hispanic and lusophone language, literature and cultural history from the earliest times to the present day. Our particular strengths are in medieval and early modern studies, modern literature, history and culture, and the modern Spanish and Portuguese languages. You will be studying with staff who are experts in their fields and whose advanced research is reflected in the optional modules available. Some of our lecturing staff also teach across disciplines in the History, European Studies and Comparative Literature programmes.

Structure of programmes and assessment Our programmes offer a flexible yet coherent structure within which to 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 history, covering a wide range of historical periods. Our programmes enable you to build incrementally upon your knowledge and develop areas of individual interest which form the basis of your final-year modules (which include a dissertation option). Progression from year to year depends upon passing the required number of credits and the compulsory language module. The year abroad is an obligatory part of our programmes, with a wide range of options to study (eg under the Socrates-Erasmus programme) or, through the British Council English Language Assistant programme, to teach in a variety of institutions in Spain, Portugal and Latin America.

Location and facilities We are located in the heart of London, with easy access to a wide range of institutes and centres (eg the Instituto Cervantes, Camões Institute) that promote Hispanic and lusophone culture including theatre, music, and art. The Maughan Library contains an extensive collection of material on the Hispanic and lusophone worlds, including several in the Rare Books collection. Within London there are other important complementary collections in the libraries and research institutes of the University of London and the British Library.

Selection procedure Most applicants are considered between November and March. We are looking for students with a strong interest in language, who are keen to improve their skills further, and who have a love of reading and a lively interest in Hispanic and/or lusophonespeaking countries. For Hispanic Studies programmes, you’ll need a good command of Spanish; for our Portuguese & Brazilian Studies programmes, previous knowledge of Portuguese is not necessary but we look for an indication of linguistic ability. Successful applicants for all degree programmes will be invited to an open day. We welcome applications from overseas students and those with significant life experience.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Language Assistants and Tutors, TEFL • University and Higher Education Lecturers Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Graduate Diploma in Law • History MA • Philosophy MA.

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Work (53%) Work + Study (6%) Study (29%) Other (12%) 53 per cent of graduates went on to graduatelevel work or postgraduate study. £18,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • Classical Studies with English BA, see page 59 • French & Management with a year abroad BA, see page 82 • German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 89 • Philosophy BA, see page 132 • Turkish & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 53.

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Spanish 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R410 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The literature, history and language of Spanishspeaking countries are intellectually and culturally important, and the political and economic significance of these countries is immense. The study of Spanish gives access to this wealth of possibilities and helps you develop transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, cultural awareness, analytical and communication skills. Year one One core module in Spanish language plus six optional modules. Sample options: Culture & Society in Imperial Spain; Latin American Visual Arts, 19th & 20th Century; Introduction to Spanish; American Narrative; Spain in the 19th/20th Century. Year two One core module in Spanish language plus six optional modules. Sample options: Catalan Language & Culture; The Spanish Civil War; The Lyrics of Love & Hate; Nationalism in Spain; Cervantes’ Don Quijote; Goya & the Dream of Reason. Year three Normally spent abroad in a Spanishspeaking country. Year four One compulsory module in Spanish language plus six options, including a dissertation module. Sample options: Stereotypes in Modern Spanish Cinema; Historical Change & Cultural Expression in the Southern Cone; Mester de Clerecía; Key Terms & Points of View in Latin American Visual Arts.

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Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL Preferred Subjects: History, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Italian See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RT57 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years 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 module in Portuguese language plus optional modules in the department. Sample options: History of Brazil/Portuguese-speaking Africa; Slavery, Society & Nation in Brazilian Literature. Options in other departments. Year two One core Portuguese language module, plus optional modules. Sample options: Race, Development & Culture in Modern Brazil; Brazilian Poetry & Song; Modernity, Traditionalism & National Identity in Portugal. Year three Spent abroad in a Portuguese-speaking country (usually Portugal or Brazil), where you will carry out assessed coursework contributing towards your degree. Year four One core Portuguese language module, plus optional modules. Sample options: Lu’s de Cam’es; Voicing Love and Dissent in the 16th Century: Bernardim Ribeiro and S‘de Miranda; History of Colonial Latin America; Composition in Portuguese.

JOINT HONOURS French & Hispanic Studies BA See page 82.

German & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA See page 87.

German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA See page 89.

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Hispanic Studies & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Spanish 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR49 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The literature, history and language of Greece and Spanish-speaking countries are intellectually and culturally important, and the political and economic significance of these countries is immense. This degree gives access to a wealth of possibilities and helps you develop transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, analytical and communication skills. Year one Core module in Spanish language, and compulsory Modern Greek module plus options in Hispanic Studies and Modern Greek. You take equal credits in each subject. Core and compulsory: Spanish Language I; Modern Greek Language. Sample options: Spain in the 19th/20th Century; Art & Empire. Year two Core module in Spanish language, and compulsory Modern Greek module, plus options in Hispanic Studies and Modern Greek. You take equal credits in each subject. Sample options: Catalan Language & Culture; History of the Byzantine Empire II (867 – 1055): The Apogee. Year three Spent abroad and normally split between Greece and a Spanish-speaking country Year four Core module in Spanish language and compulsory Modern Greek module plus options in Hispanic Studies and Modern Greek. You take equal credits in each subject. Sample options: Writing Women in Medieval & Early Modern Spain; Byzantium in Italy; War in Greek Poetry 1897-1981.

Hispanic Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA 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 See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code T710 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The Department of Spanish, Portuguese & Latin American Studies is active in all fields of IberianPeninsular, lusophone and Latin-American studies. 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 with strengths ranging from the medieval and early-modern to the modern covering four continents. Year one Core modules in Spanish and Portuguese languages plus options. Sample options: Culture & Society in Imperial Spain; Portuguese Identities. Year two Core modules in Portuguese and Spanish language, plus options. You take equal credits in each subject. Sample options: Portuguese Short Fiction in the 20th Century; Portuguese History 1910 – present; The Lyrics of Love & Hate (Hispanic Studies); Nationalism in Spain. Year three Normally split between a Spanishspeaking country and a Portuguese-speaking country. Year four Compulsory modules in Portuguese and Spanish language, plus options. You take equal credits in each subject. Sample options: Myth & Archive: 19th & 20th Century Rewritings on Colonial Latin America; Portuguese Literature before & after the Revolution.

Modern Greek Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA See page 53.

Philosophy & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA See page 132.

Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA 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. See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code RR15 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus King’s has one of the rare French departments where you can take modules across the whole range of French and francophone language and literature from the Middle Ages to the present day, as well as modules in French history, contemporary French institutions, film, politics and philosophy. Beginners in the Portuguese language additionally take an intensive language module in Portugal prior to their second year. Year one Core modules in French and Portuguese language and a compulsory literature module in French plus options in Portuguese. Year two Core language modules in French and Portuguese and a compulsory translation module in French plus options in both areas of study. Sample options: History of Brazil; History of Colonial & Modern Latin America; The French Novel since 1700; The Idea of France. Year three The year abroad will normally be split between a French- and Portuguese-speaking country (usually Portugal or Brazil). Year four Core French and Portuguese language modules, plus options from both departments. This can include a dissertation. Sample options: The Literary Perception of the Honnête Homme; Portuguese Modernism & Fernando Pessoa.

MAJOR/MINOR HONOURS Hispanic Studies with English with a year abroad BA 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) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R4Q3 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus Studying Spanish helps you develop transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, cultural awareness, analytical and communication skills, while your close study of English literature will encourage

and develop a clear critical thinking and succinct expression of ideas. Year one One core module in Spanish language plus four optional modules in Hispanic Studies and options in English. Sample options: Medieval Spain: from Frontier to Empire; Culture & Society in Imperial Spain; Introducing Literary Theories; Writing London; Medieval Literary Culture. Year two One core module in Spanish language plus four optional modules in Hispanic Studies and options in English. Sample options: Cervantes’ Don Quijote; After Franco: Films & Texts of the Transition; Australian Literature & Film; Creative Writing: Poetry. Year three Normally spent abroad in a Spanishspeaking country. Year four One compulsory module in Spanish language plus four optional modules in Hispanic Studies and options in English. Sample options: Jacobean Shakespeare; British Literature & Film; Real & Ideal in Early Modern Spanish Literature.

Hispanic Studies with Film Studies with a year abroad BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB (including Grade A Spanish) IB: 35 points and 665 HL (including Spanish 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R4P3 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus Studying Spanish helps you develop transferable skills such as linguistic fluency, cultural awareness, analytical and communication skills, while your Film Studies will provide you with the conceptual tools for understanding critically how society is mediated by cinematic and electronic images, and to give a background for pursuing careers in the media arts and related activities. Year one One core Spanish language module and two compulsory Film Studies modules plus four optional modules in Hispanic Studies. Compulsory: Introduction to Film Studies: Forms; Introduction to Film Studies: Contexts. Sample option: Culture & Society in Imperial Spain. Year two One core Spanish language module plus optional modules in Hispanic Studies and Film Studies. Sample options: Cinema & Spectatorship; Film Authorship; Spanish Cinema; Nationalism in Spain; The Spanish Civil War; Cervantes’ Don Quijote. Year three Normally spent abroad in a Spanishspeaking country. Year four One core Spanish language module plus compulsory Film Studies module plus optional modules in Hispanic Studies. Sample options: Advanced Topics in Applied Linguistics; Stereotypes in Modern Spanish Cinema; Movie Music; Fathers in Film; Film Genre, Style & Ideology.

Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with English with a year abroad BA Entry requirements 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 page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code R5Q3 Study mode Full-time Duration Four years Location Strand Campus The study of Portuguese embraces the language, history and culture of four continents: Europe, America, Africa and Asia, and we are able to offer an unrivalled choice of modules in the literature, cultural history and history of the lusophone world. Your close study of English literature will encourage and develop a clear critical thinking and expression of ideas that are concrete, valuable assets in today’s job market and are a means of accessing further vocational training. Year one Portuguese core language module, plus four Portuguese optional modules and two English optional modules. Sample options: Renaissance Literature; Writing London; Portuguese Identities; Slavery, Society & Nation in Brazilian Literature. Year two One Portuguese core language module, plus four Portuguese optional modules and two English optional modules. Sample options: Portuguese History 1910 to the Present; Literature, Love & Society in Portugal; Australian Literature & Film; Narrating the Nation. Year three Normally spent abroad in a Portuguesespeaking country. Year four One Portuguese core language module, plus four Portuguese optional modules and two English optional modules. Sample options: Autobiography & Modern Self-Representation; Beowulf: Heroes & Other Monsters; Portuguese Modernism & Fernando Pessoa Luís de Camões.

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Theology & Religious Studies Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 61 Applicants per place 2012: 5 Teaching staff: 25 • Study beyond the Abrahamic religions with modules on Chinese religion and anthropology and sociology of religion

Theology & Religious Studies is a King’s tradition, constituting a vibrant community of students and staff. Not only does it offer a diverse module choice, but it also offers a network of support and assistance. Being a student representative and also the current co-president of the TRS Student Society allows me to make the most of, and become an active part of, the department. King’s also offered me the chance to study a language as part of my degree. I have been continuing my Arabic studies since my first year at King’s and I am now in the advanced level. Through this, I met a diverse range of people interested in the language who inspired me to attend an intensive Arabic course in Morocco last summer. Aliya Religion in the Contemporary World BA* (*now Religion, Politics & Society BA for 2014)

• The department was awarded over 90 per cent for the ability of staff to explain and their enthusiasm in the 2012 National Student Survey • Top 20 Guardian University Guide 2012.

Why study Theology & Religious Studies at King’s? If you come to study Theology & Religious Studies at King’s, you’ll find a large, vibrant department with special expertise in Islam, Judaism and Christianity. There are three degree programmes to choose from with the chance to develop your own specialist interests. Students come from a wide range of religious, geographic and social backgrounds and receive training in presentation, communication and debate as well as experiencing a variety of learning styles: lectures, seminars and tutorials. The department is consistently recognized as having its place among the very top departments in the UK. Ranked in the top 10 of the Guardian University Guide 2013, 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, the Library at Lambeth Palace, 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.

Teaching style We strongly believe that teaching and research should be closely related. All teaching members of staff are therefore research-active, many enjoying international reputations as leaders in their fields. Our commitment to original research means that we can introduce students to new discoveries in areas as diverse as: priesthood and cult in ancient Israel; mysticism; political Islam and the state; the relationship between philosophy and literature, and between moral and aesthetic value; and religion and politics, in particular nationalism, ethnicity and global networks.

CONTACTS Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/trs Email artshums-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 2350/2374

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Structure of programmes and assessment Each programme has a distinctive core, defined through a unique pattern of modules (some year-long modules, some over a single term). Some modules are compulsory, mostly in the first year when they are introductory. The scope for choice increases substantially in the second and third years, to suit developing individual interests and strengths. Module options may change from year to year; we strive constantly to enhance the variety of modules on offer. Methods of assessment vary from one module to another, but typically involve the submission of some coursework (usually an essay) and an unseen written examination in the summer. A few modules involve either coursework or a summer examination.

Location and facilities As befits a capital city that is home to a mix of people of hugely diverse backgrounds, London offers tremendous opportunities for the student of religion. Numerous religious groups with their very different beliefs and rituals, as well as artistic traditions exhibited in places of worship, exist on the department’s doorstep. Unrivalled resources enabling us to put those facets into context are close at hand: looking beyond the College, we can turn to the National Archives, the British Library, the British Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria and Albert Museum, and Lambeth Palace Library, to name only a few.

Selection procedure We are looking for students with: open minds; a willingness to engage intellectually with their teachers and fellow students; a commitment to making the very most of the first-rate education we provide; a love of learning; and enthusiasm for life at the very heart of one of the most exciting and ethnically and culturally diverse cities in the world. We welcome students of all faiths and none, including mature students, international students, and students with no previous qualifications in theology or religious studies. Come to one of our religious literacy days to learn more about our department and see whether you might feel at home at King’s. Please see www.kcl.ac.uk/trs for more information.

Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Educational Assistants • PR Officer • Researchers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • Philosophy & Literature MA • Development Studies MA • Systematic Theology MA.

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Work (65%) Work + Study (4%) Study (27%) Other (4%) 72 per cent of graduates went into graduatelevel work or postgraduate study. £18,000 is the median salary of those graduates in full-time work.

Related subjects • French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 83 • German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA, see page 88 • Liberal Arts BA, see page 99 • Philosophy & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 132 • War Studies & Philosophy BA, see page 151.

We try and understand how religion can be a force in this world, either through promoting conflict, or reconciliation...and also why increasing numbers of people are voicing their disaffection with their situation in religious terms. Studying with the research culture here helps lead our students to the possibilities of ideas and research, and we offer the opportunity to attend seminars by leading experts who are invited to our department. Professor Madawi Al-Rasheed Course Co-convenor, Religion, Politics & Society BA Professor Al-Rasheed holds a PhD in Social Anthropology from the University of Cambridge. Before coming to King’s in 1994, she was Prize Research Fellow at Nuffield College, Oxford. She also taught at Goldsmith College and the Institute of Social and Cultural Anthropology, University of Oxford.

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Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS Religion, Philosophy & Ethics BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code VV65 Study mode Full-time/part-time Duration Three years/six years Location Strand Campus This programme, wholly taught within our department, combines the study of religion with work in ethics and philosophy. We aim to provide you with detailed knowledge of at least two strands of religion; understanding of key problems in the philosophical analysis of religious concepts; and knowledge of problems in theoretical ethics. You will have the opportunity to study ethical and religious concepts philosophically in the context of literature, film and history. Year one At least four of the following modules: Elements of Ethics; Introduction to Philosophy of Religion; Philosophical Texts in Historical Contexts; Thinking about Evil; Islam’s Beginnings; Introduction to Christianity; Constancy & Creativity: Jewish Interpretations of Tradition; Introduction to Buddhism. Plus a free choice of further modules. Year two At least four of the following modules: Philosophy & Film; Applied Ethics; Religious Difference: Jewish, Christian & Other Perspectives; Modern Islam I: History & Politics; Buddhist Ethics. Plus a free choice of further modules. Year three At least four of the following modules: 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. You also have the opportunity to write a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

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Religion, Politics & Society BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code V621 Study mode Full-time/part-time Duration Three years/six years Location Strand Campus This new and innovative degree links political science, sociological and anthropological perspectives to illuminate religion’s role in domestic and global contexts, and, conversely, explores how contemporary religious expressions shape and are shaped by cultural, social and political trends. This is a pioneering programme, the first of its kind in the UK; applicants are advised that the UCAS personal statement need not be tailored to this particular degree, but should demonstrate intellectual coherence. Year one Compulsory and optional modules are taken each year. Compulsory modules: Introduction to the Sociology of Faith; Introduction to the Anthropology of Religion; Introduction to Religion & Politics. Choose at least two optional modules from: Islam’s Beginnings; Introduction to Jewish Thought & Practice; Introduction to Christianity; Islam: Later Developments & Modern Practices; Introduction to Buddhism. Additional credits are taken from optional modules offered by the department. Year two Compulsory modules: Religion in Different Socio-Cultural Contexts; Religion: Social & GeoPolitical Context; Religion & Politics in International & Transnational Contexts. Choose at least one of the following optional modules: Modern Islam I: History & Politics; Modern Islam II: Sociological & Intellectual Trends; Religious Differences: Jewish, Christian & Other Perspectives; Lived Religion: Making Sense of Religious Practices. Additional credits are taken from optional modules offered by the department. Year three Take at least three modules from: Muslim Communities in the West; Religion, Politics & Global Media; New Religious Movements in Global Perspective; Varieties of Religious Experience. You also have the opportunity to write an independent study project in the study of religion from the perspectives of anthropology, sociology or politics, for which you will receive one-to-one supervision.

Theology BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAB IB: 35 points and 665 HL See page 39 for other qualifications UCAS Code V610 Study mode Full-time/part time Duration Three years/six years Location Strand Campus The Theology degree is one of the longest-standing bachelor’s degree at King’s, and a subject for which King’s has been most renowned throughout its history. Its focus is the literature, history and beliefs of Christianity, the world’s largest religion. As well as continuing to foster traditional disciplinary skills in Old and New Testament Studies, Systematic Theology, and the History of Christianity, it has contemporary relevance in relation to the arts, culture and politics. Biblical languages (Hebrew and Greek) can be learnt from scratch and pursued to a high level. It has a rich range of modules, including optional modules in other religious traditions, sociology and anthropology of religion, and philosophy of religion. Year one Compulsory and optional modules are taken each year. Compulsory modules: Introduction to Old Testament/Hebrew Bible; New Testament: Gospel & Letters; Systematic Theology: Nature & Method; Turning Points: Christianity in England since 1500. Plus optional modules. Students are encouraged to take at least one Biblical language; in year one, this is Introductory New Testament Greek with Texts. Year two Required modules: 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. Students are encouraged to take at least one Biblical language; in year two, these are Introduction to Biblical Hebrew or Intermediate Greek with Texts. Year three Choose at least four of the following modules: 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. Additional credits are taken from optional modules offered by the department. You will also have the opportunity to write a dissertation on a topic of your choice.

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War Studies Teaching style

Key Facts Students admitted 2012: 72 Applicants per place 2012: 3 Teaching staff: 35

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 College’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

• The leading department in its field in the world, and one of the only departments devoted exclusively to the multidisciplinary study of war • Heart of London location gives unparalleled access to government, the media, national museums, major libraries and research institutes • The department was awarded 91 per cent student satisfaction in 2012 National Student Survey • Top 5 Guardian University Guide 2012.

Why study War Studies at King’s 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. The department has 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, organisations, policy-making bodies and institutions. The department has been able to develop an ongoing dialogue with members of the scholarly and policy-making community in London and further afield. As a student of the department, you will therefore benefit from many established links held with individuals and organisations 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 Contact Centre for Arts & Sciences Admissions Web www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies Email sspp-ugadmissions@kcl.ac.uk Tel +44 (0)20 7848 1403

Most of the department’s academic staff play a full part in teaching at BA, MA and research level to ensure the maximum cross-fertilisation between teaching and research. A range of teaching methods are used including lectures, seminars and tutorials. The programmes in the Department of War Studies are designed to enhance your analytical, conceptual, research and critical thinking skills which will increase your employability and aid professional career development.

War Studies BA Preliminary reading: Lawrence Freedman (ed), War (Oxford: Oxford University Press, 1994) Michael Howard, War and the Liberal Conscience (London: Hurst, 2008) ‘Strategic Survey 2012’ (London: International Institute for Strategic Studies, 2012) Philip Sabin, Simulating War (London: Continuum, 2012)

Structure of programmes and assessment The department offers single and joint honours programmes. The assessment method is a combination of essays, examinations, oral presentations and a dissertation.

Location and facilities The central position beside the River Thames brings outstanding advantages, and as a student you will enjoy the excellent social and cultural opportunities of the capital. The department is close to the seat of government, the City, the Royal Courts of Justice and the Inns of Court, the Imperial War Museum and the National Maritime Museum.

Selection procedure The department may interview shortlisted candidates for the BA programme and is looking for genuinely interested individuals. A good A-level performance is expected but no specific A-level subjects are normally required except for joint honours programmes. The department welcomes applicants with relevant life experience. Applicants with relevant life experience may need to take an Access course to prepare them for their degree. Those applicants not already taking an Access course are strongly advised to consult the Admissions Tutor about their application. Applicants planning a gap year should either apply for a deferred place in the preceding year or ensure that they are available for interview during February and March (the normal interview period for War Studies) during their gap year.

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Career prospects Recent graduates have found employment as: • Officers of Political Parties • Army Officers • Social Science Researchers. Recent graduates have gone on to study: • International Political Economy MSc • Terrorism PgDip/MLitt.

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Work (48%) Work + Study (2%) Study (30%) Other (20%) 84 per cent of graduates went into graduatelevel work or postgraduate study. £23,000 the median salary of those graduates in full time work.

Related subjects • European Politics BA, see page 77 • European Studies with a year abroad BA, see page 77 • History BA, see page 91 • International Politics BA, see page 139 • Politics of the International Economy BA/BSc, see page 139.

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The main reason I wanted to come to King’s was because of War Studies, and neither has disappointed. You are surrounded and taught by only the best in their field and having World War II veterans recount their firsthand 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

Degree Programmes SINGLE HONOURS International Relations BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code L250 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus In this new interdepartmental programme administered by the Department of War Studies, you will explore the key issues, problems and approaches to International Relations. Multiple pathways for specialization, including international security, international political economy, nongovernmental organisations, foreign policy analysis and area-specific studies, ensure a rounded interrogation of the subject. Year one Consists of five compulsory modules: Introduction to International Relations; International History; Introduction to International Economics; Contemporary Security Issues (15 credits); Conflict & Diplomacy (15 credits). Year two Consists of four (30-credit) modules drawn from: Governance, Institutions & Non-state Actors in Global Politics; Contemporary International Relations; International Political Economy; America & the Middle East; The Emerging Powers; Foreign Policy Analysis; Diplomacy & Media; and Global Politics Year three Consists of four (30-credit) modules drawn from: Dissertation (compulsory); Conflict Resolution Crises in World Politics; US Foreign Policy; Justice & Human Rights in International Relations; Terrorism Development & Security; China OR India OR Africa OR Brazil in International Relations

War Studies BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code L252 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years with optional year abroad Location Strand Campus A unique and long-established programme focused on the key human challenge of war and conflict. Instead of adopting a single disciplinary perspective, you approach the issues from a variety of angles including politics, international relations, philosophy, sociology, history and strategic studies. This inherent multidisciplinarity gives you the breadth of perspective you need for career success in an increasingly complex international environment. Year one Five compulsory modules. Three of the modules are worth 30 credits each and the other two are worth 15 credits each: The Causes of War; The Conduct of War; The Experience of War; Contemporary Security Issues (15 credits); The Art of War Studies (15 credits). Year two Four modules drawn from a list of options such as the following: Intelligence in War Studies; War & Global Conflict in the Contemporary World; War & Society; War in International Order; Aspects of Naval History; World War II in Europe; Military Strategy. Year three Compulsory 10,000-word dissertation and three specialist modules drawn from a list of options such as the following: Weapons of Mass Destruction; Armed Forces & Society; British Strategy 1815 – 1856; Warfare in the Ancient World; USA in WWII; Fighting in the Air; War & International Relations.

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War Studies & History BA Entry requirements A-levels: A*AA (including Grade A History) IB: 35 points and 766 HL (including History 6 HL) See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code LV91 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The underlying rationale for each joint honours programme is that the key elements of the War Studies curriculum can be augmented and reinforced by the study of other subject areas and disciplines, given the way in which war touches every aspect of human existence. You study modules worth half the yearly ‘credit’ from each subject.

A full breakdown of each programme is given in our online prospectus. 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; WWII. The remainder include: Military Strategy, Global Conflict, War & Society etc. No core History module. Options include British Economy; Northern Ireland; Political Ideas; Roman Britain; French Civil War. Year three War Studies: Dissertation. 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.

War Studies & Philosophy BA Entry requirements A-levels: AAA IB: 35 points and 666 HL See page 39 for other qualifications. UCAS Code LV95 Study mode Full-time Duration Three years Location Strand Campus The underlying rationale for each joint honours programme is that the key elements of the War Studies curriculum can be augmented and reinforced by the study of other subject areas and disciplines, given the way in which war touches every aspect of human existence. You study modules worth half the yearly ‘credit’ from each subject. A full breakdown of each programme is given in our online prospectus. 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; WW2; Intelligence. Philosophy students choose four modules for e.g. Plato; Aristotle; Theories of Justice; Logic & Language; Political Philosophy; Metaphysics. Year three Dissertation (in either department). 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.

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Reading this prospectus should help to answer some of your questions about what King’s has to offer, but we know that this is only the start of the research you will want to do, and King’s offers a number of other ways that you can find out more. Website King’s is an exciting place to be. Find out more detailed information about why King’s is the best place for your undergraduate study and what programmes we have on offer for you (and much more) at www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug

Open Days Get an insight into what it would be like to study at the College, through meeting UK Schools & Colleges Liaison representatives and attending a variety of talks and tours. If you can’t attend an Open Day, the College also organises weekly campus tours. For details visit www.kcl.ac.uk/openday

UCAS and HE fairs From March–July 2012, King’s College London will be visiting a number of UCAS Conventions. Join us to find out more about the advantages of studying in the capital, as King’s comes to a city near you. Go to www.kcl.ac.uk/ucas King’s also visits higher education fairs around the world. For details visit www.kcl.ac.uk/international

Virtual tour and Virtual Open Day Look around and get a feel for the College without leaving the comfort of your home. View our Strand, Waterloo and Guy’s campuses, King’s accommodation and visit the Maughan Library www.kcl.ac.uk/tour Learn more about student life, admissions and academic life at King’s by visiting www.kcl.ac.uk/study/vod

Programme and admissions enquiries Contact our admissions staff for all queries relating to the programme of study you are interested in. The contact details for admissions enquiries are listed on the programme-specific pages of the online prospectus.

International students Refer to our International students section on page 42, or visit www.kcl.ac.uk/international

UK schools and careers advisers To arrange a visit, find out more about what services King’s has to offer your school and students, or to sign up for our newsletter, go to King’s dedicated webpages for teachers: www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/schoolscolleges

International schools, overseas advisers and educational agents For further information, including details of overseas visits by King’s staff, go to www.kcl.ac.uk/international

Admissions For general enquiries and advice for prospective students about applying to and studying at King’s College London. Admissions office: +44 (0) 20 7848 7000 prospective@kcl.ac.uk

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Accommodation

Applying to university

Accommodation Services B1 The Compass Macadam Building King’s College London Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2LS +44 (0)20 7848 2759 www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

UCAS PO Box 28 Cheltenham GL52 3ZA +44 (0)870 1122211 enquiries@ucas.ac.uk www.ucas.com

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.

Careers & Employability King’s Careers & Employability Level 1, Macadam Building Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2LS +44 (0)20 7848 7134 careers@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/careers

During term time, overnight accommodation for those attending interviews may be available at the following residence:

The Chaplaincy

Wolfson House +44 (0)20 7188 5764

chaplaincy@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/chaplaincy

If the interview is held during the summer vacation, please contact Conference & Summer Lettings.

Denmark Hill Campus +44 (0)20 7848 0044

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

Associateship of King’s College (AKC) +44 (0)20 7848 1844 akc@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/akc Find us: facebook.com/AKCKingsCollege London Follow us on Twitter @kingsakc

Alumni Alumni Office +44 (0)20 7848 3053 alumoff@kcl.ac.uk www.alumni.kcl.ac.uk Follow us on Twitter @KCLalumni

Pastoral provision, available to all students

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 King’s College London Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2LS +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 is available to ensure access to all aspects of your course Disability Advisory Service King’s College London +44 (0)20 7848 3398 disability@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/disability

English Language Centre

Health Centre

Student Advisers

Study abroad & exchange

For information on study skills, language support and programmes for those students who do not qualify for direct undergraduate entry

King’s College London Health Centre +44 (0)20 7848 2613 www.kingscollegenhshealthcentre.com

Guy’s Student Advisers Student Advice Office, Ground Floor King’s College London Henriette Raphael Building Guy’s Campus London SE1 1UL +44 (0)20 7848 6858

For information about studying at King’s for one semester or a full year as part of your degree from an overseas institution, or for information about studying overseas as part of your King’s degree

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 7.38 James Clerk Maxwell Building Waterloo Campus 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA +44 (0)20 7848 3830 equality@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/equal-opps

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

International students For general information on studying at King’s contact The Compass. For information about visits to your country and other events see details below. 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 See also Student Advice and English Language Centre

Library, IT & archives +44 (0)20 7848 2430 itservicedesk@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/it www.kcl.ac.uk/library

Modern languages Modern Language Centre King’s College London Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2LS +44 (0)20 7848 2890/2095 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

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 6858

Waterloo Student Advisers King’s College London 001-008 Ground Floor Waterloo Bridge Wing Building Waterloo Campus London SE1 9NN +44 (0)20 7848 6858 Strand Student Advisers King’s College London 3rd floor Macadam Building Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2LS +44 (0)20 7848 6858

Students’ Union KCLSU, The Lobby Macadam Building Surrey Street London WC2R 2LS +44 (0)20 7848 1588 enquiries@kclsu.org www.kclsu.org Find us: facebook.com/kclsupage Follow us on Twitter @kclsu Offices also at Guy’s and Waterloo campuses University of London Union (ULU ) Malet Street London WC1N 7NY +44 (0)20 7664 2000 general@ulu.co.uk www.ulu.co.uk National Union of Students (NUS) 4th Floor 184-192 Drummond Street London NW1 3HP +44 (0)20 7380 6600 www.nus.org.uk

Study Abroad Office King’s College London Room K0.60 Strand Campus Strand London WC2R 2LS +44 (0)20 7848 7385/7386 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 Office +44 (0)20 7848 8151 electives@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/schools/medicine/ ugstudy/electives

Widening Participation Information about state school and FE College outreach activities and projects Widening Participation Team King’s College London 4.18 James Clerk Maxwell Building Waterloo Campus 57 Waterloo Road London SE1 8WA +44 (0)20 7848 3455 outreach@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/wp Outreach for Medicine Programme King’s College London 4.20 Shepherd’s House Guy’s Campus London SE1 1UL +44 (0)20 7848 6972/6968 outreachformedicine@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/outreachmed

Working Information for international students (non-EEA nationals) UKCISA 9–17 St Albans Place London N1 0NX +44 (0)20 7107 9922 www.ukcisa.org.uk See also Student advice & international student support

www.kcl.ac.uk/prospectus for full programme details

FURTHER HELP

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

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Index Aâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Z of programmes A

Anatomy, Developmental & Human Biology BSc

Dentistry BDS

Ancient History BA

Archaeology (see Classical Archaeology BA)

Dentistry BDS Entry Programme for Medical Graduates 69 Dentistry BDS Graduate/ Professional Entry Programme 69 Dietetics (see Nutrition & Dietetics BSc)

B Biochemistry BSc

Biomedical Engineering BEng

Biomedical Science BSc

Brazilian Studies (see Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA) Business Management BSc

101

Classical Archaeology BA Classical Studies BA Classical Studies & Byzantine & Modern Greek Studies BA

55 58

French & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA

French & History with a year abroad BA

French & Management with a year abroad BA

Hispanic Studies with English with a year abroad BA

Hispanic Studies with Film Studies with a year abroad BA 145

French & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA 83 French & Philosophy with a year abroad BA

Education Studies Foundation FdA/BA

English Language & Communication BA

French with English with a year abroad BA

French with Film Studies with a year abroad BA

English Language & Literature BA English Law & American Law LLB & JD

C Chemistry with Biomedicine MSci/BSc

French & German with a year abroad BA

G 97

English Law & French Law LLB & MaĂŽtrise en droit 96

Genetics (see Molecular Genetics BSc)

Hispanic Studies & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA 144 Hispanic Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA 144

History BA

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I Informatics (See Computer Science BSc) International Foundation Programme in Humanities & Social Sciences

International Development BA/BSc

139

International Politics BA

139 151

Geography BA

International Relations BA

Geography BSc

International Science Foundation Programme 93

English Law & German Law LLB & MLLP or Certificate in Rechtswissenschaften

German with a year abroad BA 87

English Law & Hong Kong Law LLB

German & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA

German & History with a year abroad BA

L Latin American Studies (see Brazilian Studies)

Classical Studies & Comparative Literature BA 59

English Law with Australian Law LLB

Classical Studies & French with a year abroad BA 59

English with Film Studies BA

Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme BDS

German & Modern Greek Studies with a year abroad BA

European Politics BA

German & Music with a year abroad BA

German & Philosophy with a year abroad BA

Law with Transnational Legal Studies LLB

Liberal Arts BA

German & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA

German with English with a year abroad BA

Classical Studies with English BA 59 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

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Computer Science with Management with a year abroad BSc 65 Computer Science with Management with a year in industry BSc 65 Computer Science with Robotics BSc

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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 Extended Medical Degree Programme MBBS

77 109

F Film Studies BA

German with Film Studies with a year abroad BA

Global Health & Social Medicine BSc

141

Greek with English BA

French BA

French with a year abroad BA

Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA

Law with European Legal Studies LLB

M Management (see Business Management BSc) Mathematics BSc

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Mathematics MSci

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Mathematics & Computer Science BSc

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Mathematics & Philosophy BA 104 Mathematics & Physics BSc

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Mathematics & Physics MSci

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Mathematics with Management & Finance BSc 104

Hellenic Studies (see Greek with English BA)

Foundation programmes for international students (see International Foundation)

Law LLB

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Medical Physiology BSc

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Medicine MBBS

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Medicine Graduate & Professional Entry Programme MBBS 110

A–Z of general information Medicine MBBS Maxfax Entry Programme

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Politics (see International Politics BA)

Accommodation

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Medicine MBBS Extended Medical Programme 109

Politics of the International Economy BA/BSc

Applying

Midwifery with Registration BSc 113

Politics, Philosophy & Law LLB 96

Bursaries

Midwifery with Registration PG Dip

Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA 144

Campuses

Portuguese & Brazilian Studies & French with a year abroad BA 145

Contacts

Modern Greek Studies & Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with a year abroad BA 53 Molecular Genetics BSc Music BMus

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N Neuroscience BSc

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Nursing Studies with Registration – Adult Nursing BSc 122 Nursing Studies with Registration – Children’s Nursing BSc 122 Nursing Studies with Registration – Mental Health Nursing BSc 122 Nursing with Registration – Adult Nursing PGDip

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Nursing with Registration – Children’s Nursing PGDip

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Nursing with Registration – Mental Health Nursing PGDip

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Nutrition & Dietetics BSc

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127

Pharmacology & Molecular Genetics BSc

128

Pharmacy MPharm

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Philosophy BA

132

Philosophy & Hispanic Studies with a year abroad BA 132 Physics BSc

134

Physics with a year abroad BSc 134 Physics MSci

134

Physics & Philosophy BSc

135

Portuguese & Brazilian Studies with English with a year abroad BA 145

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Counselling services Dates of terms

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Careers service

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Religion, Philosophy & Ethics BA 148

Disabled students

Religion Politics & Society BA 148

English language requirements & support

Robotics & Intelligent Systems MSci

Entry requirements

Equal opportunities

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Science Engagement & Communication BSc

Turkish & Modern Greek Studies BA

Exchanges 72

Fees & funding

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Further help

Halls of residence

T Theology BA

Evening language classes

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Health

International students

Interviews

IT facilities

War Studies BA

151

Libraries

War Studies & History BA

151

London life

War Studies & Philosophy BA

151

Map

Undergraduate qualifications at King’s

5, 14

Internships

Modern languages

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Music

Open days

• BA: Bachelor of Arts

Parents (information for)

• BDS: Bachelor of Dental Surgery

Religious provision

• BEng: Bachelor of Engineering

Scholarships

• BMus: Bachelor of Music

Short courses

• BSc and MSci: Bachelor of Science and Integrated Masters Degree

Sports

• FdA: Foundation Degree

Student loans & finance

Students’ Union

• LLB: Bachelor of Laws

Physics & Philosophy with a year abroad BSc

135

Physics with Theoretical Physics BSc

• MBBS: Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery

135

• MPharm: Master of Pharmacy

Physics with Theoretical Physics MSci

135

• DipHE: Diploma of Higher Education

Physiotherapy BSc

137

Study abroad

5, 42

Summer School

Tuition fees Welfare

36-37

Working

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