King's College London, details of King's College London
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
King's College London
University ranking
- 2010 17
- 2009 15
- 2008 =17
History
- King’s is one of the oldest and largest colleges of the University of London.
- King’s is a member of the Russell Group, a coalition of the UK’s major research-based universities.
- King's has played a major role in many of the advances that have shaped modern life, such as the discovery of DNA, and is now the largest centre for the education of doctors, dentists and other healthcare professionals in Europe and home to five Medical Research centres.
Location and Transport
- London’s most central university, with four river-side campuses in a single square mile in the heart of London.
- The campuses are located either side of the Thames – Strand, Waterloo, Guy’s and further south, Denmark Hill.
- The college is associated with four great hospitals of Guy's and St Thomas’, King’s College Hospital and South London and the Maudsley.
Accommodation
- The college offers a variety of accommodation within its own halls of residences and the University of London Intercollegiate Residences.
- The college is also pleased to offer an arrangement with student accommodation provider, Liberty Living, two new residences – Liberty Fields and Liberty House – for graduate and mature applicants only.
- Undergraduate students studying a degree in the UK for the first time, who apply before the deadline, will be guaranteed one year (not necessarily their first) in either a college, Liberty Living or Intercollegiate residence.
- Click here for more information on accommodation at King's.
Entry standards
- King’s welcomes students with a range of qualifications from all over the world.
- The minimum undergraduate entry requirement is AAA – BBC (depending on the programme of study).
- Entry requirements for all our programmes can be viewed online.
In receipt of full Maintenance Grant (2009) (myBursary) £1,350
In receipt of partial Maintenance Grant (2009) (myBursary) sliding scale up to £1,050
Academic Achievement Scholarship
- Tuition fees (2009): £3,225
- King's scholarships (myScholarship): 40 to be offered at £1,800 to undergraduate students who excel on their programme of study.
- Eligibility for bursaries to be assessed using LA means-testing process.
- For more information on bursaries and scholarships at King's, click here.
Student mix
- King’s has some 13,514 undergraduate and 7,612 graduate students in nine schools of study.
- 60% female and 40% male.
- King’s has a strong international community including students from over 140 countries.
Course flexibility
- Offers additional study options such as study abroad, language programmes, work experience, internships and a unique Associate of King’s qualification.
- Aims to offer choice and flexibility so that, within a chosen degree, a student can take modules suited to their interests.
- Within certain schools it may be possible to complete an undergraduate degree on a part-time basis over five–six years.
Excellent teaching staff, with major recent investment and recruitment in this area.
- Teaching informed by world-class research activity and a strong commitment to advances in educational technology.
- A rigorous and challenging academic environment, supported by a tradition of caring reaching back 180 years and beyond.
Research standards
- One of the UK’s top universities for research earnings, with income from grants and contract of around £100 million each year.
- The only UK university to have five prestigious Medical Research Council centres.
- Top 60% of research activity at King's has been deemed 4* and 3*, meaning that this is regarded as world-leading or internationally excellent. In total 91% of research activity entered is internationally recognised.
Academic strengths
- Teaching and research drawing on a lively interdisciplinary climate and collaboration with many partner institutions, organisations and industrial commercial enterprises.
- Students will work with academics who are often national or international leaders in their field.
Student facilities, including Library and Computing
- King’s Information Service & Systems provide an integrated library, IT and archive service to all students.
- Information Services Centre and libraries are located at all the main sites.
- Access to huge multi-disciplinary information resource base, including over a million books and thousands of journals.
- A multi-million-pound investment has been made to achieve a state-of-the-art 'virtual campus' that supports mobility and enables reliable 24/7 access.
Disability Services
Students’ Union
- The union supports clubs and societies, including 43 sports clubs and 71 different societies covering diverse interests.
- The union also provides a wide range of recreational and volunteering opportunities, social information/support and welfare services including cafes, bars, nightclubs, shops and gym.
- It is a venue for gigs, attracting many up-and-coming, and more established artists. For further information visit the website.
Sport
- Four sports grounds provide facilities for hockey, rugby, football, cricket, tennis, netball and croquet.
- There are rifle ranges at the Strand, the KCLSU Kinetic gym at Waterloo, and a swimming pool and gym at Guy's campus.
- Click here for more details on sport at King's.
Availability of part-time work
- King’s Careers Service advertises vacancies through its electronic JobOnline system for part-time, temporary, voluntary and vacation work.
- A Student Ambassador Scheme provides many paid working opportunities for example one-to-one mentoring, student talks and campus tours.
- A wide range of paid work is available in the union bars, shops, administration, catering outlets and in the events department.
For further information
- www.kcl.ac.uk
- King's College London, Strand, London WC2R 2LS
- +44 (0)20 7836 5454
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