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

Lectures
Seminars
Tutorials
Workshops

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