King’s College London

About King’s College London

King's College London is a public research university located primarily in London, England, United Kingdom. It was established in 1829 by King George IV and Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. King's is one of the oldest universities in England and a constituent college of the federal University of London. The university operates across five campuses in London. The Strand Campus, the original site, is situated in the heart of London, near the River Thames, and houses faculties such as Arts & Humanities, Law, Social Sciences & Public Policy, and the King's Business School. Waterloo Campus, also centrally located, hosts the Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care, and parts of the Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine. Guy's Campus, near London Bridge, is home to medical and dental schools, as well as parts of the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience. St Thomas' Campus, opposite the Houses of Parliament, is primarily a medical education and research site, integrated with St Thomas' Hospital. Denmark Hill Campus, in South London, is the main location for the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, and the King's College Hospital dental institute. These campuses collectively contribute to a significant urban footprint within London. King's College London is structured into nine faculties, which encompass a wide range of academic disciplines. These faculties include Arts & Humanities; Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences; Life Sciences & Medicine; Nursing, Midwifery & & Palliative Care; Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences; Law; Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience; Social Sciences & Public Policy; and the King's Business School. Within these faculties, numerous departments, institutes, and research centres conduct teaching and research. The Faculty of Arts & Humanities offers courses in subjects such as Classics, Comparative Literature, Culture, Media & Creative Industries, Digital Humanities, English Language & Literature, Film Studies, French, German, History, Liberal Arts, Modern Languages, Music, Philosophy, Portuguese & Brazilian Studies, Spanish & Latin American Studies, and Theology & Religious Studies. These programs lead to undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, including Bachelor of Arts (BA), Master of Arts (MA), and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD). The Faculty of Dental, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences provides education and training in dentistry. Its offerings include Bachelor of Dental Surgery (BDS), Master of Science (MSc) programs in various dental specialties, and research degrees. The faculty is integrated with King's College Hospital and Guy's Hospital, providing clinical training opportunities. The Faculty of Life Sciences & Medicine is a large faculty covering a broad spectrum of biological and medical sciences. It offers Bachelor of Science (BSc) degrees in subjects like Biomedical Science, Pharmacology, Global Health & Social Medicine, and Nutrition. Medical education is delivered through the Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) program. Postgraduate taught courses include MSc programs in areas such as Clinical Neuroscience, Human & Applied Physiology, and Regenerative Medicine. The faculty also supports extensive research in areas like cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, and neuroscience. The Florence Nightingale Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery & Palliative Care offers undergraduate programs such as Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Nursing (Adult, Child, Mental Health), and Midwifery. Postgraduate options include MSc programs in Advanced Clinical Practice, Palliative Care, and Global Health. The faculty has a history dating back to Florence Nightingale's establishment of the first professional nursing school. The Faculty of Natural, Mathematical & Engineering Sciences includes departments such as Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, and Physics. Undergraduate degrees include BSc and Master in Science (MSci) in these core subjects, as well as joint honours programs. Postgraduate taught degrees include MSc in Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Robotics, and Telecommunications. Research within this faculty covers areas from theoretical physics to cyber security and materials science. The Dickson Poon School of Law offers a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) program, as well as a range of Master of Laws (LLM) specializations, including International Financial Law, Intellectual Property & Information Law, and Public Law. The school also provides research degrees and has strengths in areas such as competition law, human rights law, and international law. The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) is a major centre for research and education in mental health and related disciplines. It offers undergraduate programs in Psychology (BSc) and Neuroscience (BSc), and numerous postgraduate taught programs, including MSc in Clinical Psychology, Forensic Mental Health, and Developmental Neuroscience. The IoPPN conducts research into the causes and treatments of mental illness and neurological disorders, working closely with the South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. The Faculty of Social Sciences & Public Policy covers a diverse range of subjects, including Geography, International Development, International Relations, Political Economy, Social Policy, and War Studies. Undergraduate degrees such as BA in Geography, BSc in International Relations, and BA in Politics are offered. Postgraduate taught programs include MSc in Global Health & Social Justice, MA in Science & Security, and MA in Public Policy. The Department of War Studies is a particularly notable department within this faculty, offering courses on conflict, security, and international relations. The King's Business School provides undergraduate programs such as BSc in Business Management, BSc in Economics, and BSc in International Management. Postgraduate taught programs include MSc in Finance, MSc in International Marketing, and MSc in Human Resources & Organisational Analysis. The school focuses on research in areas like marketing, strategy, and entrepreneurship. King's College London is accredited by the Privy Council, which grants degree-awarding powers to universities in the UK. As a constituent college of the University of London, its degrees are awarded by the University of London, with King's College London specified on the certificate. The university is also subject to quality assurance reviews by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The university has notable academic strengths in several areas. Its medical and health sciences programs, including medicine, dentistry, nursing, and psychiatry, are consistently recognized. The Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience is a leading centre for mental health research globally. The Department of War Studies has a strong reputation in the fields of defence, security, and international affairs. Law, humanities, and social sciences are also areas where King's has established academic strength. King's College London operates a significant research enterprise, attracting funding from various sources including UK research councils, the European Union, charities, and industry. Research is conducted across all faculties, contributing to advancements in medicine, science, engineering, social sciences, and humanities. The university is a member of the Russell Group, an association of 24 public research universities in the United Kingdom.