Why choose Prepare for Postgraduate?

Our two-week preparatory programme is designed to help you get the best start in your postgraduate studies at King’s. Whether you are returning to higher education after a period of work, travel or family commitments, or entering UK higher education for the first time, Prepare for Postgraduate (PfP) will equip you with the knowledge and skills to make the most of your studies from day one. 

PfP is offered on campus or online, and as well as developing key academic skills, you will learn what is expected of students at postgraduate level and how to successfully navigate King’s systems and online platforms. You will also have the opportunity to engage with students from different backgrounds, preparing you to thrive in an international environment. 

Immerse yourself in King’s academic life and establish meaningful connections with other students, even before your degree starts.  

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Course type:  Preparation

Delivery mode: On Campus or Online  

Duration: 2 weeks 

Application status: Open

Start date: Monday 7 September 2026

Application deadlines:
On campus 
Overseas applicants (those needing a visa to study) - 23 July 2026 (23:59 UK time)
Home applicants - 16 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)
Online
All applicants – 16 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)

The course will cover the following key academic skills:

• academic writing; including appropriate style, structuring your work and referencing sources 

• academic literacy; dealing with academic papers and lectures 

• information literacy; using reading lists and research databases 

• communicating effectively; participating in seminars and presentations 

• critical analysis; demonstrating this in your work

• assessment literacy; understanding academic criteria, expectations and tutor feedback

Prepare for Postgraduate (PfP) is a two-week, full-time intensive programme which combines daily classes with structured, independent study. You will learn through a combination of the following:

• group classes & lectures

• guided online lesson preparation

• group and individual tasks & tutorials

You will have a personal tutor who will provide feedback on your work and support you in developing your skills.

Sample Week 1 timetable

There is no formal assessment for this programme, however you will complete written and spoken tasks to practise and enhance your skills. You will also take part in a group project, which is a common assessment type on postgraduate degrees at King's College London.

You will have a weekly tutorial in which you will discuss your current skills with your tutor and how to develop these further.

You need to hold an unconditional offer to study for a postgraduate degree at King's. 

You must have met any English language requirements for your chosen degree, if applicable.  

£2,100

You can apply for Prepare for Postgraduate through our online application portal King's Apply. Please note, you do not have to complete a personal statement to apply for the Prepare for Postgraduate course. Please just write the name of your main degree programme in this box.

The application deadlines for this programme are:

On campus
Overseas applicants (those needing a visa to study) - 23 July 2026 (23:59 UK time)
Home applicants - 16 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)

Online
All applicants – 16 August 2026 (23:59 UK time)

Please note, we may need to close programmes before the application deadlines above if they become full.

The King’s Prepare for Postgraduate Scholarships 2026 offer up to nine awards of £1,050 to support students progressing to postgraduate study at King’s College London. One scholarship is available for each faculty, giving offer-holders the opportunity to undertake the King’s Prepare for Postgraduate (PfP) programme before beginning their postgraduate degree in 2026/27. The award is applied directly to the PfP tuition fee and is open to students holding an offer for a Postgraduate Taught or Postgraduate Research programme at King’s.

To apply, eligible students must submit a one-minute video titled “How the Prepare for Postgraduate programme at King’s will support my academic and professional goals” via the online application form by 09:00 (BST) on Monday 4 May 2026. Your video should clearly explain how the programme will support your academic and professional development.

Please ensure you read the full Terms & Conditions before submitting your application.