Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totalling 60 credits on this MSc course. This course normally begins in early October.
Required modules
You are required to take:
- Dissertation (60 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
You can expect to complete approximately 60 hours of directed contact time, which may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision and workshops.
You will also spend approximately 540 hours of independent study such as e-learning, preparing for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading and completion of assessment tasks and revision. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Location
King’s College London is located in the heart of London, across five campuses, Waterloo, Strand, St Thomas’ and Guy’s and Denmark Hill. This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Waterloo Campus.
Assessment
- Dissertation
Your performance will be assessed by completing a dissertation.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
Classroom & Online
Study mode:
Part time
Duration:
One year part-time
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026