Welcome to our new students! We know you're just starting your journey with us at King's, but it’s never too early to start thinking about your future.
We have a range of services that are here to nurture your aspirations and support you in discovering your career options through a range of resources, opportunities and initiatives.
Read below to find out more about Careers & Employability, the Alumni Office, Global Mobility and the Kings Language Centre.
Keep an eye on the Student news pages for articles introducing life on campus and our varied services to help you discover your potential and connect with your community.
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As a student, there may be limits on how much time you can dedicate to paid work.
Check out our article I want to get a job while studying on Student Services Online for further information about finding employment and guidance on how many hours you can work as a student.
Careers & Employability
King’s Careers & Employability is here to help you prepare for your future whether you’re unsure, you have some ideas, or you’re ready to take action and want our help. Our dedicated team will support you to identify a valuable career path through interactive online resources, careers appointments, events, and more.
Keep up to date with opportunities and information from the team on Instagram and Facebook.
A great first step is to create your King’s CareersConnect profile. With one-to-one careers appointments, jobs board and events including careers fairs, workshops, and networking opportunities, CareersConnect helps you get to where you want to be. Make sure to never miss an opportunity by turning on email alerts for new job and event postings.
On KEATS, we also offer our students exclusive access to a range of digital tools including podcasts, labour market insights, and AI-driven CV checking and assessment simulations. Head to KEATS to register for the Careers & Employability course to browse support tailored to your career journey. The course also cover topics such as how to find an Internship, get a part-time job while studying, or gain recognition through our King’s Experience Awards.
If you are a home-fee paying student, or you are a student with a disability, you may be eligible for Careers+, a programme giving you access to additional careers-related activities. Students who sign up will be able to take advantage of exclusive opportunities, as well as longer careers guidance appointments. Find out if you are eligible for Careers+ on KEATS.
King’s Alumni Office
As a new student, you are now #ForeverKings and your journey starts here.
Our students don’t leave King’s when they finish studying. They become part of a supportive, life-long, global community of over 250,000 alumni that name Olympic sprinter, Dina Asher-Smith and author, Michael Morpurgo among their number.
Former students play an active role in life at King’s, giving back to our community by sharing their experiences, all for your benefit.
Connect with our alumni to ask for advice and mentorship by signing up to the alumni networking platform, King’s Connect.
You can also hear from the best and brightest through the How to… series where our brilliant alumni share their expertise with you, our next generation of King’s graduates.
Be sure to check out the King’s alumni webpages to get updates on on opportunities to make the most of our alumni community.
You can also find @kclalumni on: Instagram, X, LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat and YouTube.
Global Mobility
No matter your subject or level of study, the Global Mobility team can support you to get the most out of your time at King's. Participating in our Study Abroad programme is a significant, and potentially transformative, experience.
With a flexible range of travel options and destinations, you can expect to experience a different lifestyle, gain intercultural communication skills and increase your independence and adaptability. Not only can you enhance your learning, but also develop skills highly valued by employers.
To find out if your degree programme offers year or semester long opportunities, visit the Study Abroad destinations page.
To find out more about what studying abroad is like, you can browse our King’s Study Abroad Stories blog to hear from students about their experiences. You can also connect with the team on Instagram and Facebook for upcoming events and pictures from your peers abroad.
King’s Language Centre
Did you know you can learn a language alongside your degree whilst at King’s? As well as providing valuable insight into other cultures, languages open the door to both travel and enhanced employment opportunities. The King’s Language Centre is here to help you add to your skills and enhance your CV.
As a King’s student, you are eligible for a discount on short evening language courses, which are open to all and can fit around your studies.
If eligible, you might also be able to take a language module as a part of your degree free of charge! Please check eligibility with your home department.
Choose from over 20 languages – from Arabic to Urdu – as well as British Sign Language, Latin and more. You could pick up from where you left your previous language studies, take a widely spoken language like Mandarin or Arabic, or take Spanish or Portuguese ahead of a trip to South America.
Whether you have studied a language before, or you are a total beginner, there is a class suitable for your level. The possibilities are endless!