Offer holder
Congratulations on your offer
Congratulations on being offered a place
to study at King’s College London.
Ranked 19
th=in the world* and located
in the heart of London, King’s is where
you can feel inspired and be at the
forefront of innovation and discovery.
About your offer
Your offer from King’s may be unconditional or conditional.
Unconditional offers are only made if you have already satisfied
the entry requirements for your course.
If you have received a conditional offer, this is because you have not yet completed your academic or language qualifications (p8). Your offer will only be changed to unconditional when your grades have been confirmed or you have provided official documentary evidence of satisfying the conditions of your offer. Please refer to your offer letter for the submission deadline.
Deferring your offer
If you wish to defer your offer you can contact the Admissions Office by sending a message through King’s Apply (p2). Please note that deferment is not guaranteed.
About your offer 1
Track your progress 2
Offer holder events 3
Online enrolment 4
Arriving at King’s 5
Preparing to study 6
Study resources 7
English Language Centre 8 Cutting-edge research 9 London on your doorstep 10 Invest in your future 11 Student services 12-13
Accommodation 14-17
Living costs 18
Visas 19
Students’ Union 20-21
Sports & fitness 22
Social spaces 23
Fees & funding
(Home & EU students) 24-26 Fees & funding
(Overseas students) 27 Funding for healthcare students 28 Bursaries & scholarships 29
Central location 30
Checklist 31
My notes 32
Important information 33
* QS World University Rankings, 2015–16
Top tip
Use King’s Apply to contact the admissions team if you have any questions about your offer or theadmissions process: apply.kcl.ac.uk
Top tip
The dates for all offer holder events will be announced online:
www.kcl.ac.uk/futurekings You can track your offer status through
King’s Apply by visiting apply.kcl.ac.uk. You will also be able to upload supporting academic documents such as English language test results and find your King’s username and password.
International applicants will also be able to see information relating to the UK Tier 4 visa system.
If you applied through UCAS you can also track your application progress through UCAS Track.
Track your progress
At our offer holder open days, you’ll have the chance to hear from current King’s students and meet your lecturers. You and your family will also have the opportunity to spend the day exploring London and join guided tours of the campuses and accommodation.
King’s Live Chat
Throughout the year King’s staff and students will also be hosting a range of live chats. Topics range from study skills and accommodation to fees and funding.
Offer holder events
Between now and arriving at King’s we will host a variety of
events to help you explore all avenues of student life and get
your questions answered.
Maughan Library, Strand Campus Hodgkin Building, Guy’s Campus
Enrolling online will help you access further information including your next steps. You will also receive your King’s email, username and password, which you can use to communicate with staff and students.
To make sure you receive your enrolment details, please keep us informed if you change your contact details, in particular your email address via King’s Apply:
apply.kcl.ac.uk
To successfully enrol on your course in September, please make sure you have completed or been officially withdrawn from all other universities or courses you applied for. You will receive further information by email along with your enrolment details.
Online enrolment
Before arriving at King’s you will be asked to enrol online and will receive
further information about this in late August, depending on your course.
Arriving at King’s
Top tip
Full-time undergraduate students aged 18 and over can apply for a Student Oyster Photocard which can save you 30% on London tubes, trains, buses or tramlinks:
www.tfl.gov.uk
Welcome Week will be your time to meet students, staff and academics. You will also receive your Student ID Card, course handbook and information about your modules and timetable.
You will have the opportunity to attend specialist events to help you learn more about the library services and resources on offer, both online and offline.
www.kcl.ac.uk/welcome
Attend our welcome fair
September is KCLSU welcome month. KCLSU organise lots of student-led events and activities to get the year off to a great start, including a two-day welcome fair.
www.kclsu.org/welcome
EU and international student welcome
If you are a student arriving from the EU or overseas you will be invited to our international orientation and Welcome Week. The event is optional to attend and aims to give you a full introduction to life at King’s and to help you settle in and meet people before you commence your studies.All events are free but you will need to book a place online in advance as places are first come first serve.
www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
Top tip
Remember to keep checking your emails for information about enrolment and Welcome Week.
Whether you’re looking to progress your academic and study skills, your English language skills or simply want to prepare for the transition to undergraduate study, there are many ways we can support you. On your course you are likely to have a mix of large group lectures, smaller group
seminars, practical sessions and tutorials. You will also have direct contact with academic staff in your department and be encouraged to actively participate in small group sessions and engage in discussions.
Preparing to study
There are a variety of resources and services available to support you
during your studies.
Talk to us
If you are a disabled student, or think you may have an undiagnosed Specific Learning Difficulty and this impacts on how you engage with your studies, there is a dedicated and experienced team that you can talk to:
www.kcl.ac.uk/disability
Study resources
King’s library and computer rooms are located on each of our main campuses
with staff on hand to assist with your research, learning and IT needs.
King’s libraries
On any King’s campus you can make use of self-service kiosks, individual and group study areas, on and off-campus access to electronic resources, a free inter-library loan service and a laptop loan service. Leading up to summer exams, libraries are open 24/7 so you can study any time of day.
Throughout Welcome Week you can attend specialist events run by Library Services to help you learn more about the library and how to access over 1.25 million books, ebooks, ejournals, databases and other online resources, as well as archives and special collections.
While studying at King’s you’ll also have free access to the Senate House Library, most University of London libraries and selected academic libraries within the M25 consortium.
www.kcl.ac.uk/library
King’s IT
On all campuses you will have access to a fast, free and secure wireless internet connection and selected student computing rooms are open 24/7 to suit your study needs. Computers are installed with specialist software applications for your course and there are multi-function devices for printing, scanning and photocopying.
You will have your own King’s IT account, which provides access to the intranet, your own email account and OneDrive for Business, a cloud storage system that provides 1TB of personal storage.
You will be able to download Microsoft Office 365 ProPlus which will enable you to use the full Microsoft suite throughout your time at King’s. This will give you access to a total of fifteen free licences; five for tablets, five for Windows PC or Apple Mac and five for mobile devices.
www.kcl.ac.uk/it
Cutting-edge research
The excellence of our research, delivered by world-leading academics and
practitioners has led to groundbreaking new discoveries and underpins all
of King’s teaching. As part of the next generation of world thinkers, how
will you answer some of society’s most pressing questions?
PEANUT
ALLERGY?
Prescribe
peanuts?
NEW
MODELS
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GROWTH?
Look in
less obvious
places
BRAIN DISORDERS?
Get help from
the unlikely source
ASTHMA
PREVENTION?
Link air
quality and
genetic
data
Become part of the
next generation
of world thinkers
www.kcl.ac.uk/futurekings
BREAST
CANCER?
Target only
the malignant
cells
English Language Centre
The English Language Centre (ELC) is accredited by the British
Council and offers a range of courses including International
Foundation Programmes and Pre-sessional English Programmes,
as well as in-sessional Academic English and Study Skills support.
Pre-sessional Programmes
Pre-sessional Programmes are designed for international students holding an offer to study a degree at King’s. The programmes run for 5, 10, 15 and 20 weeks throughout the spring and summer. If you have not met the English language requirements of your degree offer, or wish to further improve your academic English before starting your degree, you may be eligible to attend a pre-sessional programme instead of retaking an external English language test.
Continuing support
The ELC provides free academic English and study skills support throughout the year for native and non-native English speakers. A series of ELC lectures, workshops, and online resources are available to help you develop essential language and academic skills such as critical thinking, presenting, referencing and using sources effectively.
Find out about the latest opportunities:
@Kingscareers
www.kcl.ac.uk/careers
London on your doorstep
Studying at London’s most central university you will be able to
take full advantage of living in one of the world’s most connected
and dynamic cities.
Benefit from our partnerships with London’s key institutions including The British Library, British Museum, National Gallery, Guy’s & St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trusts, Southbank Centre, Cancer Research UK, British Heart Foundation and many more.
Working in London
Take advantage of a variety of part-time and out of term work in London as well as work on campus and with the Students’ Union.
King’s Careers & Employability Team advertise vacancies for part-time, temporary and outside of term work
across London, and students can register with King’s exclusive on-campus temping agency for casual work.
If you are an international student you may be subject to immigration restrictions, including the number of hours you can work and the type of work you can undertake. You will need to apply for a National Insurance number in order to be paid. The Student Advice Service provides advice and guidance on these issues and the Compass helpdesk can provide you with a confirmation of study letter for your employer.
www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
Internships
King’s Careers & Employability Team will support you in finding interesting, paid internships across a range of roles and sectors. This is a great way to gain work experience alongside your studies. The dedicated King’s Internships portal and guidance from the team will help you successfully apply for internships and different types of work experience.
www.kcl.ac.uk/kingsinternships
Depending on your degree, you may have the opportunity to undertake an accredited internship, which is assessed as part of the curriculum through the Internship
Programme. This will give you direct access to our extensive global network of internship host organisations.
www.kcl.ac.uk/internships
Careers fairs
Careers fairs are an invaluable way to meet employers face-to-face and learn about their individual recruitment processes. By attending the fairs you will learn about specific sectors straight from those already established within them.
www.kcl.ac.uk/careers/events
Associate of King’s College
Alongside your degree you can also study the Associate of King’s College (AKC). Unique to King’s, the programme provides an opportunity to think about questions of ethics, philosophy, theology and religion in a contemporary context and encourages an enquiring mind about important issues beyond your chosen field of study.
www.kcl.ac.uk/akc
Invest in your future career
Throughout your time at King’s you can explore your career options with
support from our Careers & Employability service. From job application
guidance and interview coaching, to careers events on campus, the team
can advise you on how to maximise your time at King’s and increase your
employability.
Top tip
The King’s Leadership & Professional Skills Award is a ten week course delivered by a careers consultant and an employer to help you develop core employment skills:
www.kcl.ac.uk/klpsa
Student services
In addition to study and careers support, you will have access to a
comprehensive range of facilities and services including the Counselling
Service, Disability Advice Service, healthcare, personal tutors, religious
provision and pastoral care.
The Compass
Student support officers aim to make your time at King’s as unburdened and enriching as possible, by providing the practical
information, guidance and documentation you need to navigate through your studies and any personal issues that may arise. Based in the four main libraries, you can visit a Compass desk on all campuses, or you can get in touch online and by phone all year round.
Student Advice Service
Our team of student advisors can give you advice on a range of issues including immigration, alternative funding, money management, welfare benefits, housing rights, legal issues, bringing your dependants and practical issues such as childcare.
www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
Disability Advisory Service
If you have a disability which may impact on how you engage with your studies, there is a dedicated and experienced team that you can talk to about possible support options. The Disability Advisory Service (DAS) provides information, advice and guidance to people with a disability, long-term medical or mental health condition or Specific Learning Difficulty such as Dyslexia.
Wherever possible, our aim is to put support in place before you begin your course, please contact the service as soon as possible. All advice is free, impartial and confidential.
www.kcl.ac.uk/disability +44 (0)2078 487018 [email protected]
Health and wellbeing
King’s College NHS Health Centre at the Strand Campus is a general practitioner service and has nurses, doctors and health care assistants. To register visit:
www.kingscollegehealthcentre.com
For more information about health and wellbeing (not for clinical consultations) contact:
[email protected] +44 (0)2078 482613
You may also register with a GP local to where you are living. For GP and other NHS health services and self-care information you can visit:
www.nhs.uk
If you are an international student with existing medical conditions it is essential you check prior to arrival if care you need will be covered on the NHS and if not ensure you have adequate health insurance.
Counselling Service
King’s Student Counselling Service provides a free, confidential service, offering support to both undergraduate and postgraduate students across all four campuses.
Our experienced team run drop in sessions, appointments and a variety of groups and workshops. For more information or to access our online resources, please visit:
www.kcl.ac.uk/counselling
Top tip
To read more about the range of student support available check the website:
Accommodation
King’s offers a range of accommodation to suit your needs. Many
first-year undergraduates live in King’s residences or University of
London Intercollegiate Halls whilst others may live at home
or in the private rented sector.
Student residences
Most of our residences are in central London and close to King’s teaching campuses. They are all self-catered, non-smoking, with on-site laundry facilities and include CCTV, security, swipe card access and wireless internet connection.
University of London
Intercollegiate Halls
There are nearly 500 places available for King’s students within the University of London Intercollegiate Halls, which provide an opportunity to meet a wide range of students.
Private rented sector
London offers an enormous and varied range of private properties to rent. King’s has a dedicated student housing advisor for advice on accommodation, budgeting and tenancies
and you can also use the University of London Housing Services (ULHS), which specialises in helping students find private accommodation.
Tenancy agreements
Standard residence agreements are offered for a fixed period; usually 40 weeks for King’s residences and 40, 41, 48, 51 and 40 weeks for Intercollegiate Halls. If you are studying nursing, midwifery or physiotherapy, you will be offered a longer contract.
Council tax
Council tax is a charge made by Local Authorities to all households within their borough to help fund local services. When a property is solely occupied by full time students you will not have to pay council tax providing you all send in exemption certificates to the Local Authority (or Council).
www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
You can find the most up to date information about King’s Residences and applying on our website.
King’s has ten different halls of residences to choose from, we would recommend researching online to find out which options may be most suited to you and your course (please see page 17 for more information).
Applications are only accepted for student residences if you have firmly accepted a conditional or unconditional offer of a place at King’s. If you are holding King’s as your insurance offer you will be unable to submit an online application until all conditions of entry have been satisfied and you have a confirmed place at King’s.
We need to receive your accommodation application by the end of June and you should expect to hear from us with the outcome from 22 August 2016 onwards. If you have a disability and/or exceptional housing requirements please make early contact with the King’s Disability Advisory Service and Student Residences to discuss support.
Drop in to the King’s Residences Reservation Office
Monday - Friday 8am - 8pm Saturday - Sunday 10am - 6pm +44 (0)2078 481790
www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
Applying for King’s residences
3 easy steps to apply
1. Firmly accept your offerto study at King’s 2. Research your options
and choose your top five residences
3. Complete your online application
Julian Markham House
Housing advice
Regular drop-in sessions, housing events and talks will be held throughout the year at King’s and specialist advice is also available from the Student Advice Service:www.kcl.ac.uk/advice [email protected]
Find out more:
@Kingsresidences
www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
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10Residences Location Cost per person per
week (2015/2016 fees*)
Ewen Henderson
Court Zone 2. Direct train to London Bridge from New Cross Gate. Ensuite: £155Non-ensuite: £147 Stratford One Zone 3. Brand new facilities near the
Olympic Park. 25–30 minutes on public transport to Guy’s and Strand Campuses, 40 minutes to Denmark Hill Campus.
Ensuite: £179
Stamford Street
Apartments Zone 1. Walking distance to Strand, Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses. Ensuite: £179One bedroom flat: £231 Champion Hill Zone 2. Direct bus links to Waterloo and
Strand Campuses. Standard: £189Large: £196 Non-ensuite: £155 Angel Lane Zone 3. Near to the Olympic Park. 25–30
minutes on public transport to Guy’s and Strand Campuses, 40 minutes to Denmark Hill Campus.
Ensuite: £185 Studio: £220
Great Dover Street
Apartments Zone 1. Walking distance to Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses. Ensuite: £192 Orchard Lisle and
Iris Brook Zone 1. Walking distance to Guy’s and Waterloo Campuses. Single: £195Studio: £249 Moonraker Point Zone 1. Walking distance to Guy’s and
Waterloo Campuses. Ensuite: £221Studio: £282 Wolfson House Zone 1. Walking distance to Guy’s and
Waterloo Campuses. Single: £140One bedroom flat: £231 Juilian Markham
House Zone 1 & 2. Four minute walk to Elephant and Castle underground and overground station. Can reach all King’s campuses in 20 minutes or less. Ensuite: £192 Studio: £244 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Champion Hill Great Dover Street Apartments
*Residence fees may be subject to increase. Check online for the lastest information.
Travel zones
All London travel zones can be found atwww.tfl.gov. uk/maps
6 tips for a healthy budget
1. Spending diary:Make a list of all your weekly/ monthly costs
2. Be aware:
Review bank statements and receipts
3. Be generous:
Overestimate and you won’t fall short
4. Don’t forget:
To include one off, miscellaneous and emergency costs
5. Bargain:
Shop around to get the best prices 6. Double check:
When updating your spending diary make sure it’s correct
www.kcl.ac.uk/moneydoctors
Living costs
London offers a huge variety of ways in which to enjoy your free
time, explore your interests and experience the city’s cosmopolitan culture.
Visas
The vast majority of international (non-EU) students coming to study in the UK are required to apply for Entry Clearance before travel at their nearest British Diplomatic Post (Embassy, Consulate General or High Commission) that has a visa section. If you need a Tier 4 student visa, the Admissions Office will provide you with a Confirmation of
Acceptance for Studies (CAS) number in the summer, which you will need to apply for your visa.
King’s offers dedicated student advice to international students offering guidance on not only visa and immigration matters but also money management, working in the UK and any other queries about living in the UK.
With a huge student population in London, there’s a range of student discounts and activities on offer to help you get the best out of your student budget.
The amount you spend will depend on your lifestyle choices so below we have some tips to help you stay on budget.
Budgeting
You need to budget sufficient funds for your fees, accommodation, food, travel, books and other living expenses. Start planning how you will manage your money before you arrive. If
you haven’t lived away from home or created a budget before, our student money advisors will be able to help.
If you have a budget outlining your income and manage your expenses, you should be able to minimise the risk of running out of money. This will help you leave university having accumulated the minimum amount of debt. Don’t forget to consider your initial arrival costs, for example; deposits, utensils, clothing, insurance etc. How much you need depends on your lifestyle and accommodation choice.
www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
[email protected]
Students’ Union
Every student at King’s is automatically a member of King’s College
London Students’ Union (KCLSU). Run by students, for students,
KCLSU is here to make sure you have the best student experience
possible to connect, have fun, build communities, share experiences and
make change.
Societies and activity groups
KCLSU has over 260 societies and activity groups. From the GKT Medical Students’ Association (MSA) to the Game of Thrones Society, we’ve got something for everyone. To get involved in student life at university and meet new people, just find a group (or groups) and join online.
www.kclsu.org/societies
Student Media
Student Media is the place to get involved with newspaper journalism, photography, radio and TV broadcasting whilst at university.
Award-winning student media groups include KCLRadio, KingsTV, the Photography Society and Roar! News.
www.kclsu.org/studentmedia
BHANGRA SOC
Simrath Singh Mangat, President
What’s the Bhangra Soc?
“The KCL Bhangra Soc is a vibrant, colourful and energetic society that serves to teach the dance form of Bhangra. We provide the chance to learn the dance and have opportunities to perform at large scale charity shows and at national competitions.
In February 2015 we performed at the SSE ARENA Wembley at “The Bhangra Showdown” - where we placed 3rd in the largest Bhangra competition in the UK.”
Who can join?
“Anyone is welcome to join. If you have the passion to dance - come and join in.”
BIOSCIENCE STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Edward Cunningham-Oakes, PresidentWhat’s the Bioscience Student Association?
‘’The Bioscience Student Association aims to provide a strong representation for bioscience students throughout King’s, and gives students an unrivalled social and academic experience”. Who can join?
‘’All undergraduate and postgraduate students in the School of Bioscience Education.’’
MYLIFEMYSAY
Mashrufa Miah, Treasurer
What’s MYLIFEMYSAY?
“Our main aim is to engage people in politics through events ranging from British political affairs to international affairs. Currently working with Parliament and the EU, we deliver training. We also provide a forum for people to debate issues, hosting political speakers such as Ed Miliband, Alastair Campbell and Polly Toynbee and many others.
Last year we had over 300 people turn up to witness US political scientist Norman Finkelstein and Professor Alan Johnson debate on Israel-Palestine.’’
Who can join?
‘’Anyone can join our society for free! For more information, visit our website at www.mylifemysay.org.uk or find us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.’’
SAILING CLUB
Ton Fang, Medicine MBBSWhere and when do you train?
“We train at Docklands Watersports Sailing Centre on Wednesdays and Sundays, as well as taking part in a whole range of competitions.”
Who can join?
“Our club welcomes anyone who wants to try out sailing or take to the water on a regular basis. We have qualified instructors who will support you through your time with the club and a good social atmosphere.’’
Alumni vs Students
Social spaces
The Lobby at the Strand Campus and The Spit at Guy’s Campus are
KCLSU spaces open for you to study or socialise any time.
Sport & fitness
KCLSU has over 60 sports clubs at a variety of levels, so whether you’re a
keen athlete or just want to try something new, we’ve got something that’s
right for you. Take a look through our clubs list on our website – from
American football to Wing Chun Kung Fu at www.kclsu.org/sport
Sports events
The London Varsity Series is the biggest sporting event in KCLSU’s calendar, when King’s students challenge university rivals, University College London, across a week of matches in March. All students are
encouraged to come along, support and enjoy the team spirit.
BeActive
The BeActive programme is a social sport programme allowing all students to just turn up and give something a go.
www.kcl.ac.uk/sport/beactive
Sports scholarships
A number of annual scholarships are available to help support high performing student athletes.
www.kcl.ac.uk/sport/performance
Stay fit and healthy
Join the King’s Sport Health & Fitness Centre at the Waterloo Campus and enjoy state-of-the-art equipment and facilities, exciting classes and our welcoming atmosphere.
KCL Basketball
Every King’s campus has a KCLSU Student Centre that’s a one-stop-shop for all your questions about student life. KCLSU’s award-winning venues offer great food, drinks and atmosphere at
student friendly prices. Check out The Waterfront Bar & Kitchen on the Strand Campus and Guy’s Bar Cafe on Guy’s Campus.
Fees & funding
Home & EU students
On the following pages you will find a variety of funding options whether
you are coming from Europe or the UK. Our range of funding options
are designed to help you achieve your potential, whatever your financial
circumstances.
To give you an idea of costs below we have provided the cost of fees for the academic year 2016-17. Find out more online by searching ‘fees & funding’. Please be aware tuition fees are due to increase with inflation in 2017-18.
Home/EU tuition fees
Most home and EU undergraduate students won’t need to pay any fees while studying unless you wish to. Instead, you can defer payment by taking out a student loan for fees. If you are a self-funded or sponsored student please find more information by searching online for ‘fee payment terms and conditions’.
Visit the UKCISA website for more information on home/EU fees:
www.ukcisa.org.uk
Student loans
Student loan for fees
In 2016-17 most home and EU full-time undergraduate students will not have to pay tuition fees whilst studying, unless you wish to. Instead, you will be able to apply for a student loan for fees. This loan is available to all eligible home and EU full-time
undergraduates to match the level of tuition fees you have to pay, through the Student Loans Company (SLC). This means that you will be deferring payment of your tuition fees until after you have left university.
EU students applying for a student loan for fees please contact the EU Student Loans Customer Services Team:
+44 (0)1412 433570, [email protected]
Student loan for maintenance
(Home students only)
Student loans for maintenance are part of the financial student support package available to assist both new and existing full-time home undergraduate students with their living expenses. All eligible students will be entitled to at least 44 per cent of the maximum figure. Whether you can get any or all of the remaining 56 per cent will depend on your income and that of your household. The amount of student loan for maintenance you request can be any amount up to your maximum entitlement, as decided by Student
Finance England/Wales/Northern Ireland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (depending on where you live and your household income).
Repayments
The SLC will pay your fee contribution to the university on your behalf, and the value of the fee will be consolidated with your student loan for maintenance, where appropriate, and will be repaid in the same way.
Repayments of your consolidated student loans start in the April after you leave your course, and only once you start earning over £21,000. Repayments will depend on the amount you earn, not the amount you borrowed. You will only repay nine per cent of your earnings above £21,000 (about £7.50 per month if you are earning £22,000).
Eligibility
Undergraduate students who have previously completed a degree at a UK or overseas institution will not be eligible for a student loan for tuition fees or maintenance grant. You also will not be eligible for a student loan for maintenance – unless you are undertaking a course leading to a professional qualification in medicine or dentistry, or are in receipt of a means-tested NHS Bursary (see page 28 for information on NHS bursaries).
If you want to check what help you might be entitled to, try the online calculator at:
www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator
LOAN FOR MAINTENANCE RATES FOR 2016-17
Full year
Maximum available Non-income assessed Income assessed
London rate £10,702 £4,708 £5,994
Parental home rate £6,904 £3,037 £3,867
Home & EU student fees
All courses £9,000
Student Funding Office
Get confidential and expert advice on a range of funding issues including tuition fees, living expenses, bursaries, scholarships and student loans. Contact our staff if you need any help or advice, both before and during your studies:
To give you an idea of costs below we have provided the cost of fees for the academic year 2016-17.
Please be aware fees are due to increase in 2017-18 and vary depending on the year of entry. Find out more online by searching ‘fees & funding’.
Please note this information does not apply to English Language Centre courses:
www.kcl.ac.uk/elc
International tuition fees – payment
conditions
For self-funded students fees will be payable in two equal instalments. The first instalment is due for payment by 31 October 2016 or 14 days from date of invoice if later. The second instalment is due for payment by 31 January 2017 or 14 days from date of invoice if later.
For sponsored students, where a student provides a valid sponsor letter at registration from an external corporate body agreeing to pay tuition fees, the invoice will be sent direct to the sponsoring organisation and payment of the invoice will be due immediately. A student who is sponsored by a friend or relative will be regarded as responsible for their own fees.
Financial support is awarded according to specific eligibility criteria and selection processes. The amount awarded may vary depending on which household income band you fall into and if your parents/caregivers earn above the top band you may not be eligible to apply. There are a limited number of scholarships, grants and bursaries available; meeting the criteria for an award does not guarantee you will receive it. Acceptance of one award can exclude you from receiving another and some of these awards are subject specific. For details about the variety of schemes visit:
www.kcl.ac.uk/funding
Scholarships and Loans
A number of scholarships are available for EU and international students applying to King’s.
Find further information online:
www.kcl.ac.uk/funding
www.kcl.ac.uk/international/yourcountry
International Hardship Fund
King’s has set aside limited funds to assist EU and international students in unexpected financial difficulty. If financial difficulties arise then you should contact the Student Funding Office to discuss your circumstances.
Student Disability Fund
The International Student Disability Fund (ISDF) is available to EU and international students with a disability who are studying at King’s on a part-time, full-time,
undergraduate, postgraduate or exchange basis. More information is available from the Disability Advisory Service.
www.kcl.ac.uk/disability
OVERSEAS STUDENT FEES
Classroom-based courses £16,250
MPharm courses £19,000
Laboratory-based courses £21,750 Clinical years of the courses £37,350
Fees & funding
Overseas students
We understand that coming to the UK as an overseas student is a big
financial commitment and before you start your degree at King’s we
want to ensure you have fully considered your finances.
Fees & funding
Home & EU students
The financial support outlined in the table below is designed to help
students with limited family incomes meet the costs of studying at
King’s College London.
BURSARY/SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME
Amount you could receive with a household income of:£0–25,000 £25,001–42,620
King’s living bursary £1,500 £1,000
Access to Professions Scholarship £9,000 £9,000
UNITE Accommodation & Access Scholarship Accommodation plus £12,000 bursary
n/a
King’s Student Fund Up to £3,500 n/a
Student Funding
Office
Get confidential and expert advice on a range of funding issues including tuition fees, living expenses, bursaries, scholarships and student loans:
Funding for
healthcare students
Healthcare students NHS bursaries are available in England and Wales.
Subjects eligible for support include: Dentistry, Nutrition & Dietetics,
Medicine, Midwifery, Nursing and Physiotherapy.
Bursaries & scholarships
Merit-based scholarships are offered to students on specific courses
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.
Find updates on King’s merit-based scholarships at:
www.kcl.ac.uk/funding
Merit-based bursaries and
scholarships Home/EU students maximum amount available under scheme
International students maximum amount available under scheme
Angela Scott Medical Award £5,000 n/a
Kenshole Family Scholarship £5,000 n/a
Dickson Poon Scholarship (Law) £5,000 £5,000
Tynybedw Bursary (Law) available to Welsh residents only
£25,000 bursary n/a
*Final amounts for 2016-17 entry are TBC
NHS STUDENT SUPPORT 2015-16
Non-means tested grant Means tested bursary (30 week courses*) Means tested bursary (45 week courses) Non-means tested student loan London rate £1,000 £3,191 £5,567 £3,263Parental home rate £1,000 £2,207 £4,583 £1,744
*including students intercalating in 5th or later year of study
GRADUATE ENTRY MEDICAL/DENTAL
2016-17
YEAR OF STUDY
1 2-4Tuition Fee £9,000 £9,000
Maximum Fee Loan £5,535 £5,535
NHS Funded n/a £3,465
Self-funded £3,465 n/a
All courses
It is important that students considering healthcare professional training refer to the Financial Help for Healthcare Students booklet available at www.kcl.ac.uk/funding or on the NHS student bursary website at www.
nhsbsa.nhs.uk. As a guide to what may be
available, the figures below show the funding for 2016-17.
The NHS package of support will provide new degree students with:
• a non-means tested grant of £1,000 • a means tested bursary worth up to £5,567 • a reduced rate non-means-tested student
loan provided by Student Finance England
www.kcl.ac.uk/funding
Medical & Dental Courses
Undergraduate medical and dental students living in England and Wales on standard five to six year courses in the UK will be eligible for income-assessed NHS bursaries and help with tuition fees in fifth and further years of
study. You can also receive the reduced rate student loan in your fifth and further years of study. The first four years will be on the same basis as other undergraduate students*.
www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk /816.aspx
Students undertaking the four-year Graduate Entry Programmes (Medicine/ Dentistry) will be eligible to take up a student loan for fees each year up to a maximum of £5,535. The remainder, in years two to four, will be NHS funded, but in year one must be self-funded.
Checklist
INTERNATIONAL OFFER HOLDER – ExTRA CHECKS
Check your offer email for details of how and when you should pay your deposit Check the website if would like to
complete an English course before you start your degree
pg 8 www.kcl.ac.uk/elc Secure funding and ensure you can
meet the maintenance requirements
for your visa pg 27 www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
Check you have entered your passport
details in King’s Apply if you need a visa pg 2 apply.kcl.ac.uk Check the website for information on
applying for your visa pg 19 www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
Book for the international student welcome pg 5 www.kcl.ac.uk/advice Accept your offer either via Track (www.ucas.com) if you applied through UCAS, or King’s Apply (apply.kcl.ac.uk) if you applied directly to King’s through Common App.
Check your King’s Apply account for any updates and messages relating to
your application or offer pg 2 apply.kcl.ac.uk
Check King’s offer holder web pages
and events pg 3
www.kcl.ac.uk/ futurekings Find out what support is available if you
have a disability, medical condition or specific learning requirement
pg 12 www.kcl.ac.uk/disability Research your accommodation options
(apply online for King’s accommodation
by the end of June) pg 14-17 www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm
Plan an estimated budget pg 18 www.kcl.ac.uk/advice
Find out if you are entitled to any grants,
loans, bursaries or scholarships pg 24-29 www.kcl.ac.uk/funding
KING’S STRAND CAMPUS
Central location
King’s is the most centrally located university in London and provides a
wealth of research facilities and academic societies on your doorstep.
KING’S MAUGHAN LIBRARY KING’S GUY’S CAMPUS KING’S ST THOMAS’ CAMPUS SOUTH BANK ARTS COMPLEx LONDON EYE ST PAUL’S CATHEDRAL KING’S WATERLOO CAMPUS STAMFORD ST. APARTMENTS TATE
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Important information
Diversity & Inclusion
Key principles
King’s College London is a thriving and diverse community of over 26,000 students completing a wide variety of courses from study abroad, through undergraduate and postgraduate degrees and including executive education courses.
The university is committed to the recruitment of students based solely on academic ability and potential, irrespective of social, cultural or economic background. All applications are considered on their individual merits and treated in a fair and equal way, utilising a holistic approach, based on all information provided to the university through the application process.
King’s College London is committed to embedding diversity and inclusion into all of its activities to ensure that the university becomes a richer and more diverse place to work and study. The Diversity and Inclusion Team promote best practice in diversity and inclusion, to enable all staff and students to achieve excellence. The team does this through developing initiatives to support staff and students from particular groups to succeed; the provision of training; reviewing and developing policies and practices that promote equality of opportunity and undertaking steps to ensure the university is compliant with the Equality Act 2010. For more information about diversity and inclusion at King’s please contact diversity@ kcl.ac.uk.
Important information
Changes to courses and handbook
information
The following message contains some very important information. Please read it before you use this handbook. This handbook was printed in the summer of 2015. It contains information on the courses that King’s College London (“King’s”) intends to run for students who are planning to start university in the autumn of 2016. King’s has made every effort to ensure that the information provided is both helpful and accurate as at the date of
publication. However, some changes, for example to courses, facilities or fees may become necessary due to legitimate staffing, financial, regulatory and academic reasons. King’s will endeavour at all times to keep any changes to a minimum and to keep students informed appropriately. For this reason, it is particularly important that you should check the website for updates (www.kcl.ac.uk/ prospectus) or contact King’s using the contact details contained within this document.
No liability to parents, sponsors or other
third parties
King’s dealings and contracts with students and prospective students do not create a contract or other legally binding relationship between King’s and anyone else, for example parents, guardians or sponsors.
King’s is ranked in the top 20 universities worldwide* and based in the heart of London. With eight faculties and over 150 partner institutions around the world, King’s offers world-class teaching and research. Our extensive range of subjects include the arts, humanities, law, the sciences (including a wide range of health areas such as psychology, medicine, nursing and dentistry) and social sciences including international affairs.
*QS World University Rankings, 2015
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