If you are interested in coming to King's, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website (click on 'apply'). If you are applying through a school or college, 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 instructions. The UCAS institution code name for King's is KCL, and the institution code is K60.
There are a few programmes which require direct application to King's, this will be stated above.
If you have already applied to King’s, in addition to using UCAS Track to keep up-to-date with your progress and reply to any offers (if your application is through UCAS), you can use King’s
myApplication portal to check for messages regarding your application. You can use myApplication to find out if you’ve been invited for interview, view details of your offer and contact the King’s admissions team, as well as to find information about applying for accommodation and the points-based visa system.
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SELECTION PROCEDURE (Department of Spanish, Portuguese and Latin American Studies)
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 Lusophone-speaking countries. For Hispanic Studies programmes, we are looking for a good command of Spanish however 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, whether single or joint honours, will be invited to an open day. We welcome applications from overseas students and those with significant life experience.
KEY FACTS
Closing date
Please refer to the UCAS website for application deadline dates, or contact the relevant Admissions Office for further advice.
If your course requires you to apply directly to King's, or through another alternative route, please refer to the selection procedure text and use the 'Apply' button to the left to access the application form/further details.
Fees & funding
For information on fees and funding for undergraduate programmes at King's go to
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/funding/index.aspx
Year of entry 2014