We're delighted that you're considering applying to a postgraduate taught course at King's. Read on for a step-by-step guide to submitting an application, and attend an online event to find out more.

If you have already applied or wish to find out more on tracking your application status, please visit our After you've applied webpage. 

1. Choose your course

Browse our postgraduate taught courses for your area of interest.

Unsure? Attend an event to learn more about our courses and campuses.

Please note, if you are looking to apply to one of the below courses, all information on entry requirements and how to apply can be found directly on the partner institutions webpage.

• Genomic Medicine MSc/PG Dip/PG Cert - please visit St George's webpage. 
• Nursing (for qualified students in Singapore) BSc - please visit Ngee Ann Academy's webpage.
• International Addiction Studies (IPAS) MSc – please visit Virginia Commonwealth University’s webpage.

If you are looking to apply for a PGCE/QTS course (teacher training for secondary education), you will need to apply via Department for Education (DfE) Apply. Usually, we will email you with your login details for King’s Apply within a few days of receiving your PGCE application from DfE Apply. King’s Apply does not replace DfE Apply, but provides lots of useful features for King's applicants to use, and will be your main method of communication with our Admissions Office.

2. Review entry requirements

After you have chosen a course by using our course finder, read the entry requirements to find out if you have the required qualifications to be considered (including English language and international requirements if relevant).

The individual webpage for your course also contains details of specific application procedures or required documents for your course. Equivalent international entry requirements can be found in the country dropdown list on the same page.

3. Check tuition fees and available funding

• Consider the availability of finances to cover both the tuition fees and living costs. Details are shown on the individual webpage for your course, which you can find on our course finder.

• Additional funding opportunities at King’s and advice on other sources of funding can also be found on our postgraduate funding pages. Make sure you check for any early funding deadlines!

 Please ensure that you send in all relevant documentation with your online application. 

 If you are unsure as to your fee status please see our policy pages.

4. Submit your application

To apply, you'll firstly need to register on our online application portal, King's Apply where you can submit your application online. This system is designed to support you through the application process. It will also be the main method by which you will communicate with the Admissions Office (via message) once you have applied.

You will receive emails from noreplyap@kcl.ac.uk when you create your account or submit an application. We strongly encourage you to save this as a contact so any emails do not go in to your junk/spam folders.

You will typically need to include:

• transcripts of your previous qualifications (with official English translations if not originally in English)
• one reference (this will usually be academic; you may be required to obtain a second reference at the request of the department)
• any English language qualifications that you have (if your first language is not English)
• a personal statement

Some courses require specific or additional information or reference to be submitted with the application e.g. writing sample/CV. Please check the ‘Entry Requirements’ information on the individual webpage for your course, which you can find by using our course finder.

We are usually unable to consider applications until we have received all necessary documents. Your referee(s) will be emailed after you submit, so we recommend you letting them know to expect an email from King’s.

We will be in touch when assessing your application if we are missing documentation, which will delay making a decision on your application.

Is there an application fee?

Most of our postgraduate taught courses will require a non-refundable application fee before you can submit your application to be considered. This step is built into the online application process on King’s Apply. Please note that payment of an application fee is not a guarantee that you will receive an offer for your chosen course as many of our courses are competitive.

Note: If you receive an offer, most of our postgraduate taught courses will also require a deposit payment to secure your offer. This is in addition to the application fee; however, the deposit is used as a partial payment of the tuition fees upon enrolling. Your offer letter will include details of any deposit you must pay, deadlines, and payment methods. You should not make a deposit payment unless instructed to as part of an offer.

When can I start my course? When is the application deadline?

Most courses will start in September, which is the beginning of our academic year.

We usually open new applications from mid-October each year for the following September. Find your course through our course finder you will be able to find the application deadline and application closing date guidance under ‘Entry requirements’. Remember that separate (sometimes earlier) deadlines may apply for funding and scholarships.

5. Track your application

Using King's Apply you can:

• track the status of your application, including document checking
• contact us by message about your application
• see if you've been invited to interview (if you have applied for courses such as Dietetics MSc, Physiotherapy MSc or a PGCE course)
• view your offer letter and any conditions you must meet
• upload supporting documents, such as English language test results
• visa information (where applicable)

More information on how to track your application can be found on our 'after you've applied' webpage.

Frequently asked questions

Does King’s have an admissions glossary?

Yes, we do. If you are unsure of some of the terms we are referring to mean, please see our admissions glossary.

If your term is not available here, please contact us via message on King’s Apply.

Can I live outside of the UK while studying for my PhD?

Only under exceptional circumstances, and with the full support of your supervisor, it may be possible for you to undertake your research while living overseas. However, if this is agreed there are strict requirements that must be adhered to:

• You must attend King’s in person for a minimum of six months during your PhD and this must include a significant period of attendance at the beginning and end. In between attending in person you are also required to remain in contact with your supervisor at least every six weeks by email or telephone.
  
  
• At the start of the PhD you will plan your attendance schedule with your supervisor. Amendments can be made to this at a later date providing you still meet the minimum attendance requirement.

Which courses can I study part-time or by distance learning?

Many our postgraduate courses are available for part-time study. Each individual course webpage will make clear if a course is available part-time, and/or by distance learning in the ‘Key information’ box.

Some part-time courses run every other year, so do check the application guidance on the individual course pages.

Can I study at King's while I'm still studying elsewhere?

University academic regulations do not permit you to study a course with us while also actively studying on another course at another university (except for Study Abroad students) or at King's (except for the AKC, those intercalating from an MBBS/BDS if approved by the respective Deans of Education, or those on a MD or PhD programme to study a PGCert only).

If you are currently taking qualifications elsewhere - including distance learning courses - and you are successful in receiving an offer for study at King's, you will be asked to provide evidence at registration that you have completed any previous studies or that you have interrupted/suspended your other study.

Further details can be found in the King’s Academic Manual (2.15-2.18 under 'Registration' in the 2024/5 version).

I have relevant work experience - will this help my application?

This will depend on the course you are applying to, please check the  course finder for specific requirements. For most courses work experience is not generally required and cannot usually be taken in lieu of academic qualifications, but any relevant work experience could add weight to your application. You can provide full details of your work experience in the 'Employment' section of the application form or in your personal statement if this is relevant to the course you are applying to.

Please note that some courses do have a certain number of years of work experience as a compulsory entry requirement, and this will be listed on the  course webpage where relevant.

I haven't studied at university for a number of years. Will this affect my application?

This will not usually affect your application providing you can demonstrate a continued level of academic knowledge and interest in the subject area. To help evidence this, there may be additional requirements to support your application.

We will still require full transcripts and certificates for your studies; if for any reason you are unable to provide these, do ask your previous institution for any alternative documentation before contacting the Admissions Office on King’s Apply.

Can I submit my English language test result after I submit my application?

Yes, you can submit your English test results after submitting your application. If you are taking an English language test at a later date, please mark this on your application.

When you have received your results, please scan and upload them to a message on King's Apply as soon as possible.

In most cases it is possible for us to make a conditional offer to those who do not have an acceptable English language test result when they apply. If we cannot make a decision without an English test result from you, we will request this from you as part of the application process.

Please see our postgraduate English language entry requirements for details.

Will I be required to pay a deposit if I do receive an offer?

If you apply and are successful in receiving an offer, you can accept your offer and pay your deposit on your King’s Apply account. The deposit is considered a partial payment towards your tuition fee upon enrolment.

Our deposit amounts can vary depending on the programme you intend to study, but they are usually as follows:

• £500 for home fee status and £2000 for overseas fee status
• £1000 for both fee statuses for distance learning courses
• £1000 for home fee status and £3000 for overseas fee status for some of our finance courses

The deposit amount is usually higher for our overseas fee status students due to the additional administration required to process these applications. This includes, but is not limited to, checks regarding eligibility to study in the UK, CAS number and student visa processing, ATAS, calculating transcripts and assessing qualification equivalencies to a UK Bachelor's (hons) degree. For offer holders who require a Student Visa from King’s, the deposit payment will be used in your CAS number to evidence your ability to pay the tuition fees as part of your visa application.

Full details of the deposit terms and conditions, including how to show you are fully funded or when you can request a refund of a deposit payment, will be made available to you if you are successful in receiving an offer.

Can I apply to more than one course at King's in the same year?

Yes, you can apply for more than one course in the same year. You will be required to pay the application fee for each course that requires this payment.

For postgraduate research: If you are submitting your own research, you will need to complete a new Research proposal and indicate a potential supervisor for each application

If you receive offers for more than one course, you will only be able to accept one of the offers.

Once you have completed an online application, you can click on 'new application' and create another application for a different course.

You cannot, however, make more than one application for the same course in an admissions cycle.

I have made a previous application to King’s; can I reapply, and will having previously applied affect my new submission?

While you cannot apply for the same course twice in the same cycle, you may wish to apply for a different course, or apply to the same course again next year.

We assess each application individually, and having previously applied will not hinder your new application.

Please note we cannot transfer information from previous submissions, and you will need to complete a new application in its entirety.

Can I reapply to a course that I have previously enrolled on at King’s?

Where a student has previously enrolled on a course and been awarded (including an exit award or where credit has been awarded for one or more modules), or has been deemed an academic fail, they may not register for the same qualification in the same subject.

They may be able to register in a different subject provided that the procedures for enrolment are met, modules previously taken are not reattempted, and modules with substantially overlapping content are not taken.

Further details can be found in the King’s Academic Manual (2.20-2.22 under 'Registration' in the 2024/5 version).

My login details aren't working - what should I do?

To retrieve your password, please go to King’s Apply and underneath the ‘Login’ button you will see ‘Forgotten password?’. Following this link will take you through to a password retrieval process. You a password reset link will be sent to you by email and will be active for 48 hours.

If you’re having other difficulties with the password retrieval function, please follow the instructions in the password reset link. Please make sure to include your full name, your date of birth and your SITS number (if applicable) in your email.

Please also ensure that you contact us from the same email address that you used when applying (this would be your King’s Apply username), as we won’t be able to send any login details to a third party.

I’m having difficulty using King’s Apply – who can I contact for system support?

Please contact our King's Advisors for help.

How do I upload a document to the application form?

Once you have logged in to King’s Apply, please click through to the course that you are trying to access (the links will be under the section called ‘Unsubmitted applications’).

In specific sections of the application form, you will be given the opportunity to upload files e.g. education, employment history sections etc.

Please name any files you upload clearly e.g. BSc degree certificate/transcript/CV.

Experiencing issues with your file upload?

• If you have a file that is over 3MB in size, please reduce the resolution of your file (as long as any writing is still legible) or split the file into multiple pages (Page 1, Page 2 etc.).
• If you’re working from a Mac, please add file types to your file names (i.e. add .doc for Microsoft Word-type files, .pdf for all PDFs and .jpg for images).

Uploading your documents on King’s Apply is the most efficient way for these documents to be considered in your application as it will be received directly by the admissions team that has responsibility for processing your application.

How do I upload a document after I have applied?

Once you have logged into King's Apply, please click through to the course that you are trying to access (the links will be under the section called ‘Current applications’). Then, from the menu on the right, select: ‘View and send messages’.

Use this to create a new message, and upload a document to attach to this message.

How do I update my personal details?

Teacher Training (DfE Apply) applicant?

Please update your details via DfE Apply. Your account on King’s Apply should be automatically updated after 24 hours. We recommend that you login to check and send us a message on King's Apply if the details have not changed after 48 hours.

Applied for your course on King’s Apply?

If you created your account on King’s Apply to submit an application form and your details change afterwards, you can make a number of changes yourself.

Click on your name in the top right corner of King’s Apply:

• Edit my account: change your email address, which will then change your login ID to King’s Apply
• Change password: you will need to confirm your current password before creating a new one. Your password must be at least 12 characters long, contain at least one number and symbol and have a mixture of uppercase and lowercase letters. Previously used passwords are not permitted.
• Update contact information: change your permanent address and correspondence address and phone numbers (if they are different).
• Security information: King’s Apply utilises multi-factor authentication (MFA) as a mandatory requirement on the system. This adds another layer of security to your account for your protection.
• Marketing preferences: As your application status progresses, other areas of the university may be in touch to communicate with you, including important information to support you or additional information to help you during your decision-making process. You will be given the opportunity to manage your preferences here e.g. email/text message/phone.

There is a mistake in my application form - how do I correct this?

If you have submitted the application form, please send a message through the King's Apply portal. The message should clearly detail where the mistake is. For example, if the referee contact details are incorrect, the message should make clear that the mistake concerns the 'References' section. You should then bring attention to the incorrect information and provide the correct information in the same message. The admissions team will endeavour to assess your application based on this corrected information.

I would like to attach some new information to my postgraduate application. Where should I send it?

If your application has been submitted and is under consideration, you should not send any additional documentation to what is required as part of the application. The Admissions Office will contact you through King’s Apply if they need further documents to assess your application.

All information relating to your application should be sent to Admissions. Please do not send documents to academic departments as applications are processed centrally.

Documents can be submitted online via King’s Apply. This is the quickest and easiest way to contact the team.

What can’t I change on King’s Apply?

Once you have registered your account, you will not be able to amend your title, forename, last name or date of birth yourself.

If you need to change any of these details, please submit your application with your existing details and send us a message on the 'view and send messages' screen for your application to request the required updates.

Please attach supporting documents to your message so we can verify your change of personal details. You may wish to consider providing scans of your passport, marriage certificate or Deed Poll certificate. If it is your surname that has changed, please ensure that you enter your previous surname in the 'previous last name' section.