King's College London

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

The following criteria apply to all applicants:

Applicants should have, or be predicted to achieve, a 2:1 honours degree (minimum) or the equivalent, including an introduction to empirical research, in a relevant subject, such as Psychology, Neuroscience, Criminology, Psychiatry, Mental Health Nursing or Occupational Therapy. In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree, if you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.

Non-graduates (e.g. nurses with a Diploma) will be asked to provide evidence of their capacity to study at postgraduate level and will be expected to have considerable relevant work experience since qualifying.

Pathway specific entry criteria:

Clinical Forensic Psychology Pathway

Applicants must have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership (GBC) with the BPS. For more information on GBC and careers in forensic psychology in the UK, please consult the BPS website.

Note - By the time of starting the programme, it is recommended that students have some relevant clinical or forensic experience working with people with psychological difficulties, people who have offended, or victims of crime. Please contact us for advice if necessary to establish whether your work experience would be considered relevant.

Forensic Mental Health Research Pathway

Applicants should display evidence of a genuine interest in the relationship between mental illness and crime, and an aptitude for research. Please supply your degree transcript: we are particularly interested in your marks for research methods, statistics and your undergraduate dissertation.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

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English language requirements

English language band: D

Selection Process

Applications must be made online using King’s online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £85 applies.

Applications:

We aim to process these as soon as possible after receipt of all information required.

For the Psychology Pathway, no application can be considered until full details of academic qualifications and employment history, plus two references, are received. One academic reference, and one from your relevant work experience in a clinical or forensic setting are required. Please state explicitly that you have Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership of the British Psychological Society (GBC) and provide evidence. All shortlisted applicants will be invited to a formal panel interview lasting 20-30 minutes.

For the Research pathway, programme admission offers are typically based solely on the application information, although interviews by Skype may be sought to help inform admission decisions.

Personal statement and supporting information

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

Personal Statement	Yes	A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages).
Previous Academic Study	Yes	A 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.
References	Yes	Two references are required with at least one academic. Two professional references will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. Applicants to the Clinical Forensic Psychology pathway are required to provide one academic reference, and one from their relevant work experience in a clinical or forensic setting.
Other	Yes	A CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration may be required as part of your application, depending on the pathway applied to.