Higher Doctorates
This page provides information about how to apply for a Higher Doctorate. Higher doctorates are awarded for work of high distinction which constitutes a consistent, original, sustained and significant contribution to scholarship in the field.
Applicants are expected to be a leading authority in the field of study concerned.
Eligibility
Graduates of King’s College London (including its merged institutions) will be eligible to apply to be admitted to a higher doctorate after the expiration of a minimum of:
(a) seven years after the conferment of a Bachelors or integrated Master’s
degree; or
(b) six years after the conferment of a Master’s degree; or
(c) four years after the conferment of a doctoral degree.
Graduates of other institutions will be eligible to apply to be admitted to a higher doctorate if they meet the criteria set out in regulations above, providing that at the time of application they have held a contract of employment or an honorary contract at the College for a minimum period of three years.
How to Apply
Applicants are required to complete this form in order to apply for Preliminary Approval. The submission should include:
(a) a statement of around 1,000 words by the applicant of how they meet the
criteria for the award of a higher doctorate;
(b) a full list of publications indicating which will be submitted for consideration for the award;
(c) a curriculum vitae
This application should be submitted via the Head of School in which the applicant's field of study lies and who will act as sponsor for the submission. If an application is approved the applicant will be invited to register to submit for a Higher Doctorate within one year of the application. Applicants will also be required to pay a registration fee of £1000 once their application has been approved.
Further details can be found in the College Regulations. If you have any queries about applying please contact Lucy Caton in Research and Graduate School Support.
Please click here to download the application form for Preliminary Approval.