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Entry Requirements

UK applicants

Standard requirements

A minimum high 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree with a final mark of at least 65% or above

If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).

Programme specific requirements

In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum high 2:1 undergraduate degree in any subject with a final mark of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 65% or above in the UK marking scheme. We welcome applications from applicants with non-Business degrees.

Please note: Meeting the minimum requirements for your application to be considered does not guarantee an offer as applications for this programme are very competitive.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

English language requirements

Selection Process

Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions Portal, and you will be required to pay a non-refundable £130 application fee before you can submit your application to be considered. This step is built into the application process. Please note that payment of an application fee does not guarantee that you will receive an offer for your chosen course, as many of our courses are competitive.

Due to the large volume of applications we receive for this course, a decision may not be reached for some of our applicants until after February but where possible, will be made by May.

Personal statement and supporting information

You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:

Personal StatementYes

A personal statement is required. This should be entered directly into the online application form in the textbox provided (maximum 4,000 characters.)

Please provide a statement that shows how your own interests are linked to the Digital Marketing programme. In this statement please describe your academic background, your reasons for applying for this programme and what you hope to gain from it, including any relevant experience, strengths, ambitions or research interests.

Previous Academic StudyYesA copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents.
ReferencesYesOne academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you.
OtherOptional

Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. 

We do not require a GMAT or GRE score to be provided as part of your application, but a well-balanced score may strengthen your application. For the GMAT Exam (10th Edition) we look for a score of 670+. For the GMAT Exam (Focus Edition) we look for 78% or 615. For the GRE, we look for a score of 324 with 70-75% in verbal reasoning. Please fill in the “Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications” section within the application form, and share your score with King’s College London on the verification site and upload a scan of your results or screenshot of the email confirming your results.

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