Careers+

You are from an ethnic or racial minority heritage background, including Gypsy or Roma heritage.

You receive the King's Living Bursary or means-tested NHS bursary

You have a visible or invisible disability, including neurodiverse and mental health conditions.

You have experience of the care system, have been a young carer, are estranged from your family, or are a refugee or asylum seeker.

You are the first in your family to go to university.

You were older than 21 when starting your first degree.

You have taken part in Realising Opportunities, K+, IntoUniversity, a Sutton Trust Summer School, or are on the Extended Medical Degree Programme or the Enhanced Support Dentistry Programme

These longer, 30-minute appointments with our Widening Participation Careers Consultants, can help you discover what you want to do, help you focus your current ideas or put your plans into action. These appointments are bookable two weeks in advance and delivered either remotely via MS Teams or in person at our Strand Careers Centre in Bush House.

Visit King's CareerConnect to book Careers+ appointments

The Student Opportunity Fund (SOF) grants students funding to undertake educational projects or initiatives and help transform their future career and study aspirations. The Student Opportunity Fund has ringfenced 20% of the funding specifically for Black students (including from Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Other and Black Mixed backgrounds); this positive action has been employed to address the specific disadvantages Black graduates face including the awarding gap and in graduate outcomes. In doing so, we are striving towards levelling the playing field across the different demographics, as students move from university into their careers.

Find out more about the Student Opportunity Fund

Our Careers & Employability KEATS page contains a section of resources dedicated to learners from underrepresented groups in higher education and groups who may need additional support in their career journey.

Explore our resources for underrepresented groups

Our Inclusive Futures series provide students with the opportunity to hear about the lived experiences of industry leaders from diverse backgrounds. These virtual panel events will enable you to learn firsthand about the diverse pathways to success, gain valuable insight, advice, and support from professionals as they share their expertise on navigating careers in particular industries.
They are designed as safe spaces, welcoming all students regardless of your background – allowing you to broaden your understanding of these key issues and structural inequalities and become an ally to others.

View and Book Upcoming Inclusive Futures Events