English language requirements
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Applications must be made online by 20 November 2024 (23:59 UK time) using the King’s application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk
A non – refundable application fee of £75 applies.
Completed applications (consisting of an online application form, one reference, transcripts of previous qualifications and evidence of English Language score where required) will be considered on a first-come first-served basis according to the date of completion of the application. Early applications are strongly advised.
Please note that all documents (degree certificates and English Language test results) must be provided by the final deadline of 20 November.
Candidates who are required to provide evidence of English Language competence at Band D level (for example IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each skill) should ensure that they can provide this by the deadline in their offer letter.
King's offers pre-sessional online programmes that equip students with the academic and language skills needed to succeed. Taught by highly qualified King’s tutors, our world-class courses are an alternative to taking an external English test. Visit the Pre-sessional English website for more information on our courses.
The initial decision will be to either confirm the offer of a place without an interview, invite you for an interview, or make the application unsuccessful. We may run a waiting list with competitive applications placed on hold if there are more applications than spaces available.
You should expect to receive this initial decision within six weeks of the date of submission of the completed application, although this may be slightly longer at peak periods near to the closing date. Applicants who are offered a place will have to provide original documentary evidence of their previous qualifications, and pay a non-refundable deposit, before access to the online virtual learning environment will be given at the start of your course.