Congratulations on your offer to study in the African Leadership Centre!
Welcome!
This is where your journey as a King's African Leadership Centre student starts.
The African Leadership Centre (ALC) is committed to training transformational thinkers and global problem solvers to enact meaningful change across all regions of the world. We are looking forward to welcoming you on one of our two unique MSc programmes: Leadership and Development and Global Leadership & Peacebuilding.
Welcome to your on-demand offer holder hub - where you can access the information and insight you need, whenever you need it. From your course overview to taster lectures to videos from current students - it's all here!
* Although this page was up-to-date at the time it was produced, some changes to courses and teaching staff may occur. Please make sure you check our website or contact us directly for the very latest information before you commit yourself to any of our courses.
“The MSc was a huge turning point in my life, it changed my behaviour. The teachers really transmitted to me the passion for leadership, and I want to keep studying the subject and expand further my knowledge, but also I want to be always aware of my personal attitude with people and keep improving it following transformational leadership qualities.”
Next Steps
- Explore our content in this hub to find out more about our African Leadership Centre courses.
- Go through our resources where we hear from our students and teaching staff about studying in the African Leadership Centre.
- Chat 1-2-1 with our current students on Unibuddy.
- Take an online tour of our Strand Campus & Bush House - home of the African Leadership Centre.
I've received an offer - what next?
Read your offer letter carefully. If there is anything you don't understand or want to question, please contact the Admissions Office through your King's Apply account.
See UCAS guidance for more information. In your UCAS Hub account you will be able to see the deadline for responding to your offer.
If you decide to accept an offer from King's, in the spring and summer you will receive details of offer-holder webpages and events to help you make your decisions and prepare for your start at King’s.
You can continue to contact the Admissions Office with any queries though King's Apply.
Tuition fees and funding
More information about fees can be found on our fees and funding pages.
International
If you are an international student, you can find more information about Visas and support here.
For more information, visit our advice pages.
About your course
If you are looking for more information about your course, you can find this on the main course page:
Module lists
Module lists for the next academic year can be found under the 'Teaching & Structure' Section of the page.
Contact your Programme Director
Contact your Programme Director if you have a question about your programme:
Contact your Programme Director for Global Leadership and Peacebuilding MSc, and Leadership and Development MSc - Dr Michael Flavin.
About the African Leadership Centre
A global community
The African Leadership Centre (ALC) is a global community of scholars, based at King’s College London and the University of Nairobi, whose research on peace, leadership and security issues aims to inform and influence policy change globally.
We run two master's courses and a Fellowship programme open to African scholars.
We conduct innovative research
Our research takes an innovative, critical and interdisciplinary approach. It examines and challenges mainstream narratives and approaches to peace, security and development challenges in Africa and the developing world. Our 10-year research agenda is titled ‘Future Peace and the role of the State in Africa’ and is informed by a need to re-examine the evolution and role of the state in building and sustaining peace in Africa.
We aim to train students who are capable of generating cutting-edge knowledge to transform discourses on peace, security and development in the developing world.
Enjoy unique opportunities
The African Leadership Centre has attracted some of the most influential thought leaders, diplomats, military personnel, politicians and civil society leaders to speak at lectures and debates with its students.
You will be taught by key experts on leadership issues and will have the opportunity to network with the African Leadership Centre’s wide range of institutional partners, which include organisations and policy institutions from all over the world.
Introduction to Leadership
Dr Barney Walsh talks about leadership is and how you will be taught on the MSc.
Introduction to Leadership and Development MSc
Watch the video below to find out more about our Leadership and Development programme.
Introduction to Global Leadership & Peacebuilding MSc
Dr Barney Walsh discusses King's brand new course, with blended learning opportunities.
Introduction to Leadership & Development MSc
Dr Barney Walsh introduces the Leadership and Development MSc and the African Leadership Centre.
ALC (African Leadership Centre) Radio
Hear interviews and debates with global leaders.
Taster Lectures & Talks
Watch our online taster sessions to get a feel for what it's like to study our Global Leadership courses here at King's.
Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin: Cultural Competency
'Funmi Olonisakin talks about one of the modules on the MSc in Leadership & Development.
Introduction to core module on Global Leadership & Peacebuilding MSc
Your future lecturers, Professor 'Funmi Olonisakin and Dr Barney Walsh, introduce the core module of Global Leadership & Peacebuilding MSc: 'Global Leadership, Peace & Society'
Hear From Our Students
Want to find out more about what it's like to be a student at King's?
Chat to our students on Unibuddy.
Student Vlogs Playlist
Want to know what it's like to be an African Leadership Centre student at King's? Watch this series of mini vlogs from our current students to hear their own experiences!
Why I'd recommend the Leadership & Development MSc
Hear from our student about why she would recommend the Leadership & Development MSc at King's. Although this recording was up-to-date at the time it was produced, some changes to courses and teaching staff may occur. Please make sure you check our website (www.kcl.ac.uk/alc) or contact us directly for the very latest information before you commit yourself to any of our courses.
Careers & Support
Welcome from your Student Experience Officer
Francesca Auchterlonie talks about the support you will get, opportunities on offer to you and extra curricular activities you can get involved in in the School of Global Affairs