The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is your chance to shape the future of postgraduate education at King’s. Open from 7 April until 13 June 2025 for eligible students, the survey takes just 10 minutes to complete and gives you the opportunity to share your honest feedback on your Master’s, Postgraduate Diploma, or Postgraduate Certificate experience.

Your insights will help improve teaching, assessment, support services, and community initiatives for current and future postgraduate students.

If you complete the survey and choose to enter the prize draw, you could win one of 25 free graduation packages which includes free tickets for you and your guests, free gown hire, and free professional photography!

Keep reading for more details about the survey and why it’s important, your eligibility, and the incentives on offer.

What is the PTES?

The Postgraduate Taught Experience Survey (PTES) is the only UK-wide survey dedicated to capturing the voice of taught postgraduate students. Conducted in partnership with AdvanceHE, PTES gathers vital feedback about your learning experience, motivations, and even your dissertation or major project (where applicable). Whether you’re studying on campus or via distance learning, your opinion matters.

Why does the PTES matter?  

PTES matters because your voice has real impact. King’s has made significant improvements in response to previous feedback from PTES, including:

• Better assessments – Reduced caps on late coursework, updated mitigating circumstances policy, and a grace period for online exams.
• Enhanced academic support – Free Generative AI in Higher Education course, academic skills sessions, and digital skills training.
• Prioritised wellbeing – Expanded mental health support, reduced wait times, and new ‘Relaxed Graduations.’
• Stronger community – Free Community Breakfasts, film and arts clubs, and an updated Community Charter.
• Career support – New career fairs, CV checkers, and free interview prep tools.
• Diversity and accessibility – Sunflower lanyards, improved campus accessibility, and the first-ever King’s Welcome Ceremony.
• Campus upgrades – Better study spaces, new SafeZone app, and extended gym hours during Ramadan.

You can read more on our website about how King’s is using student feedback to improve and enhance the experience of our students.

Are you eligible?

To be eligible, all students:

• must be studying a postgraduate taught course worth at least 60 credits (PG Cert, PG Dip, or Master’s)
• must be in your final year of study (where applicable)
• must have enrolled before 1 January 2025
• must have enrolled for the 2024/25 academic year
• must have a ‘Current’ student status

All eligible students will receive an email from Professor Adam Fagan via studentsurveys@kcl.ac.uk on 7 April, with a personalised survey link. You’ll receive periodic reminder emails and encouragement from your department until you complete it.

Win a Free Graduation Package

If you complete the survey and enter our prize draw, you could win one of 25 free graduation packages, which includes:

• Free guest tickets
• Free gown hire
• Free professional photography

You must enter the prize draw before the survey closes at 23:59 on 13 June. Please check our Terms & Conditions before entering.

Winners will be announced on 1 July 2025.

Got questions?

If you have any questions about the PTES, please contact us at studentsurveys@kcl.ac.uk for more information.

Take the PTES. Share your experience. Shape the future.