Entry Requirements
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
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
To join our executive community, you will need:
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At least 7 years’ relevant full-time work experience – with management or leadership responsibilities in your current role. Please upload a CV to support your application.
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An undergraduate degree with 2:1 honours in any discipline is also normally expected but candidates who do not have a 2:1 undergraduate degree, but who meet the requirements above, may also apply
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If you hold a GMAC Executive Assessment, GMAT or GRE, we strongly encourage you to submit this under the Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications section, however, this is not a compulsory requirement.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band: B
Selection Process
Applications must be made online using King's Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.
Your application will be assessed by an academic admissions tutor. Candidates may be invited to attend an interview via Microsoft Teams.
Personal statement and supporting information
| Personal Statement | Yes |
You should provide a personal statement (500 words) outlining:
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| Previous Academic Study | Yes |
A scanned copy of your official degree certificate or official academic transcript(s), showing the degree awarded and final grade obtained. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
| References | Yes |
One current/recent professional reference is required as part of your application. Please upload a word document to the Additional Information section of King's Apply containing the following information about your referee:
Your referee should be either your line manager or other senior colleague who knows you in a professional capacity. Please note that we cannot accept academic referees. Your referee will be contacted at the point of offer. |
| Other | Optional |
If you hold a GMAC Executive Assessment, GMAT or GRE, we strongly encourage you to submit this under the Professional and Other Relevant Qualifications section within the application form and share your score with King’s College London on the verification site. |
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed. We may need to request further information from you during the application process.
There will be five application rounds for the single starting point of October 2026. The deadlines for these application rounds are detailed below; on these dates, the programme will close at 23:59 (UK time).
- Round 1 Deadline: 31 January 2026
- Round 2 Deadline: 9 March 2026
- Round 3 Deadline: 26 May 2026
- Round 4 Deadline (final application deadline for overseas fee status): 25 July 2026
- Round 5 Deadline (final application deadline for home fee status): 25 August 2026
If the programme becomes full before the final deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications.