King’s is ranked in the top 30 universities worldwide* and based in the heart of London. With nine Schools and five Medical Research Council centres, King’s offers world-class teaching and research. Our extensive range of subjects includes humanities, law, medicine, psychiatry, dentistry, nursing, mathematics, natural, biomedical, social and management sciences.

*QS World University Rankings, 2012

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Guide for offer holdersUNDERgRaDUatE HomE/EU StUDENt InformatIon pack 2013

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About your offer

College teaching dates for 2013-14Registration week: 16-20 September 2013 Autumn term: 23 September to 13 December 2013 Spring term: 6 January to 28 March 2014 Summer term: 28 April to 6 June 2014

KCLSU Welcome Events During the first two weeks of term King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) organises two weeks of daytime and evening social events open to all new students.

International Students’ Welcome and Orientation At the beginning of the autumn term the Student Advice & International Student Support team at King’s hosts an annual free Welcome and Orientation Programme for students who are new to the UK.

The programme includes several events to welcome you to London, and it will provide you with plenty of useful information to help you settle in and meet other new students.

You will need to book a place online in advance in order to attend this event. See page 3 for more details.

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Important – pLEaSE rEaDThe information contained in this document is accurate at the time of printing (autumn 2012), but the detail is subject to change and the College cannot guarantee that residences, facilities or services will necessarily be available. You are advised to check the website for updates.

1 Lord’s cricket Ground

2 University of London Union

3 University Library

4 British Museum

5 Barbican centre

6 St Paul’s Cathedral

7 Tower of London & tower Bridge

8 covent Garden

9 Marble Arch

10 National Gallery & Trafalgar Square

11 South Bank Complex

12 Buckingham Palace

13 Lambeth Walk

14 museums

15 tate modern

16 Houses of Parliament

17 Westminster abbey

18 tate Gallery

19 Royal Courts of Justice

20 London Eye

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The Defence Studies Department provides academic support to the UK Joint Services Command and Sta� College (JSCSC) which is based at Shrivenham, Wiltshire. The College is situated o� the A420 between Oxford and Swindon; the nearest railway station is Swindon.

Congratulations...... on being offered a place to study at King’s College London! As one of England’s oldest and most prestigious university institutions, King’s can provide you with the inspiration and support to shine academically and develop your passions and interests.

Alongside some of the best students from around the globe coming to study in the heart of London, you will benefit not only from all the opportunities London has to offer, but also a world-class students’ union events schedule; from our ‘Macadam Cup’ annual sports contest to live comedy nights and gigs at London’s only nightclub named after an Archbishop – Tutu’s.

This handbook aims to answer important questions on practical issues such as finance, housing, and living in London. It is packed with useful tips to help you learn more about life as a King’s student by highlighting some of the services provided.

Checklist: Key next steps AcceptyourofferviaUCAS.

CheckyourmyApplicationadmissionsportalaccountforanyupdatesandmessagesanduploadanysupportingdocumentsrelatingtoyouracademicapplication.

Forhomestudents,applyforyourStudentSupportpackagefromJanuary2013onwards.

Findoutifyouareentitledtoanygrants,loans,bursariesorscholarships.

Findoutwhatsupportisavailableforstudentswithdisabilities,medicalconditionsandspecificlearningdifferencesbeforeyouenrol.Visit www.kcl.ac.uk/disabilityformoreinformationabouttheDisabilityandDyslexiaService.

Thinkaboutincomeandexpenditureandworkoutanestimatedbudget.

Researchyouraccommodationoptions. Seeonlineformoreinformation www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

ApplyonlineforyourKing’saccommodationby30June.

UseUCASTracktokeepup-to-datewith youracademicapplicationprogress.

CheckKing’swebpagesforofferholders www.kcl.ac.uk/study/offerholders

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IfyouwouldliketoattendEnglishlessonsbeforeyoustartyourcoursecontacttheEnglishLanguageCentrewww.kcl.ac.uk/elc

FromAugust2013onwardscheckthewebsitefordetailsandbookingformfortheInternationalStudents’WelcomeandOrientationProgramme.

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About your offer

Your offer of a place may be conditional or unconditional. An unconditional offer is only made if you have already satisfied the entry requirements for your programme.

Conditional offers are made to candidates who have yet to complete their academic qualifications. If you hold a conditional offer, this will only be changed to unconditional when your grades have been confirmed or you have provided official documentary evidence of satisfying the conditions of your offer. This evidence should be submitted no later than 31 August 2013 (unless otherwise stated in your offer letter). If your results are not supplied to us directly by UCAS it is your responsibility to submit them to us via a message on the admissions portal.

Admissions portalYou can use UCAS Track to keep up-to-date with your progress and reply to any offers. However, King’s will also issue you with a username and password for the myApplication portal (myapplication.kcl.ac.uk). It is here that you will be able to track the status of your application and see if you’ve been invited to interview. You can also view your offer details, upload supporting academic documents such as English language test results and find your username and password for applying to accommodation. International applicants will also be able to see information relating to the UK ‘points-based’ visa system. If, at any stage of the application year, you need to contact us about your application, please do so via your myApplication page, using the ‘your messages’ function.

PROGRAMMEINFORMATIONEnrolled students will receive full programme information including timetables and programme handbooks at their departmental induction during enrolment week. Timetables are finalised in the summer, so accurate information on course times is not available before September, but if you have any specific queries an admissions officer may be able to provide information based on the previous year’s schedule.

ONLINEENROLMENTBefore joining us at King’s, you should enrol online. Online enrolment consists of answering a short set of questions which should take between ten and fifteen minutes to complete. You will be sent further information by email during August or early September about this process.

CAMPUSREGISTRATIONThe College enrolment week and departmental induction sessions will take place between Monday 16 and Friday 20 September 2013. Please bear this in mind when making plans for summer 2013. Once you have enrolled online you will be able to

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access further information, including enrolment and induction timetables online. Please ensure that you inform us if you change your contact details, in particular your email address, before the enrolment details are sent to you. During enrolment the College may need to verify your previous qualifications and you will need to bring original academic certificates or transcripts with you, as well as original English Language examination certificates (EU students only).

COLLEGEREGULATIONSIt is a College regulation that a student cannot be registered on any other programme at the College or at another higher education institution at the same time. This includes interruptions and re-sits. Therefore, in order to enrol you must have completed or been officially withdrawn from all other programmes. Further information on College regulations is available on request and will be emailed to you with your enrolment information.

DEFERRINGyOUROFFERIf you wish to defer your offer of a place on the programme, please contact your admissions officer via a message on the myApplication admissions portal confirming your intentions. Please note that deferment is not guaranteed.

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTS’WELCOME&ORIENTATIONPROGRAMMEKing’s hosts an orientation programme for incoming overseas students at the beginning of the first term. The Orientation, to be held from 11-13 September 2013, offers an in-depth introduction to London life aimed at students who are new to the UK and have not lived here before. The booking form will be available from July 2013 at www.kcl.ac.uk/international

ACCOMMODATION,FEESANDFUNDING• Applicants must refer to the information in the My accommodation brochure before

completing an online accommodation application.• Applications may only be made after firmly accepting an offer of a place to study

at the College; the deadline for accommodation applications is 30 June 2013.• For home/EU students, you can apply for your Student Support package

from January 2013 onwards. You should apply online or download your form at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

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ResidencesAll full-time undergraduate students who apply on time in their first year, whose home address is outside the M25 ring road at the time of application and who are entering higher education in the UK for the first time on a programme of two or more years’ duration are guaranteed the offer of one year (not necessarily their first) in either a College, Intercollegiate or nominated residence. The majority of King’s residences are in central London, and most are close to King’s teaching campuses. All are within the London travel zones one and two.

We have limited accommodation for couples. International Hall has provision for families, although priority is given to new international applicants (apply direct). There is more information about residences on the following pages.

Check www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm for up-to-date details.

ACCOMMODATIONPROCEDUREAccommodation Services produce an electronic brochure called My accommodation which can be viewed and downloaded from their website www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm The brochure is designed to provide you with information on all of the College and University Intercollegiate residences, along with details of any nomination agreements for privately managed residences. There are details of the available facilities, accommodation charges, application process and allocations policy. General advice on seeking alternative accommodation in the private rented sector is also provided. This guide provides a summary of accommodation services and applicants should carefully read the My accommodation brochure before completing an accommodation application.

Details of the undergraduate guarantee, application procedure and policy are provided within the My accommodation brochure. If you satisfy all of these criteria, you are new to higher education, your home address is outside the M25 at the time of application and we receive your accommodation application by 30 June in your first year, you should expect to receive an offer of a place (not necessarily in your first year of study). You may apply for accommodation even if your family home is within the M25 ring road or you have previously commenced a programme of study at higher education level within the UK although your application will have lower priority and will not be considered before the start of session in September. You may therefore decide to consider alternative housing options straight away.

Please note, applications are only accepted from applicants who have firmly accepted a conditional (CF) or unconditional (UF) offer of a place on an academic

AccommodationKing’s offers a range of accommodation to suit the varied needs of students; whether you choose to apply for a College, Intercollegiate or nominated residence or live in private rented accommodation.

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programme at the College. Applicants holding King’s as their insurance offer may not submit an online application to Accommodation Services until all conditions of entry have been satisfied and the applicant has a confirmed place at the College; for undergraduate applicants this will usually be after publication of A-level/IB or equivalent results.

Applicants with a disability and/or exceptional housing requirements should make early contact with the College’s Disability Advisory Service and Accommodation Services to discuss any support needs so that any housing requirements may be assessed. Applicants indicating specific housing requirements are directed to a medical self-assessment/personal statement form which must be completed in liaison with their GP/specialist/professional support and must be returned to Accommodation Services at the time of application. Forms are available at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

Accommodation applications for 2013-14 entry will be available to applicants via the web.To apply online you must first accept an offer to study at King’s. You will then be sent details on how to access the online accommodation system via the myApplication portal. Make sure that you choose the appropriate application period according to your student status and year of application. Access to the online application system will only be permitted for applicants who meet the application criteria.

Communication from Accommodation Services regarding acknowledgements and confirmation of offers will usually be by email to the email address notified by the applicant to the College via the UCAS application. Please therefore ensure you are checking the email address regularly throughout the summer. The accommodation system is continually reviewed; for more information on developments, please refer to www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

King’s residencesThe majority of King’s residences are in central London, and most are close to King’s teaching campuses. All are within the London travel zones one and two. All King’s residences have wireless internet, are non-smoking and provide CCTV, security, swipe card access and laundry facilities. A limited number of places may be available in single gender accommodation; applicants should indicate a preference on their application and check availability with Accommodation Services/Residence Office; regrettably, availability of facilities cannot be guaranteed.

See map on the inside back cover for location of residences.

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bRIANCREAMERHOUSE(UNDERGRADUATESONLy)• Self-catered.• 69 single bedrooms in corridor style. Shared kitchens, toilets and bathrooms.• Zone 1 (within the Congestion Charge zone) within walking distance of the Strand

and Waterloo campuses.

Shared facilities include a small TV lounge and cycle racks.

HAMPSTEADRESIDENCE• Self-catered.• Corridor style with 428 single bedrooms, a number of twin rooms and two

self-contained bedsits/flats. Shared kitchens, toilets and bathrooms.• Located in zone 2.

Shared facilities include TV lounges, a bar, music practice room with piano, wireless internet connection, computer room equipped with printers, study rooms and communal grounds.

STAMFORDSTREETAPARTMENTS• Self-catered.• Apartment style with 548 en-suite single bedrooms in 89 apartments. Two rooms

suitable for couples. All rooms are equipped with fridge.• Zone 1 (within the Congestion Charge zone), within walking distance of Waterloo,

Strand and Guy’s campuses.

Apartments contain a communal kitchen with TV. Other shared facilities include on-site cycle store, adjacent bar and Kinetic, the KCLSU gym (for which an additional fee is payable) available on Waterloo Campus.

WOLFSONHOUSE• Self-catered.• Accommodation for 269 students. Most single rooms are located on corridors

with a small number grouped in small cluster flats.• Shared kitchens, toilets and bathrooms.• Zone 1 location (within the Congestion Charge zone) within walking distance

of Guy’s and Waterloo campuses.

Shared facilities include a small common room with TV. Facilities at the Guy’s Campus including bar, refectory, library and computer rooms, are within walking distance.

AccommodationAccommodation Services are located within The Compass Student Centre, Strand. Open to visitors 09.00-18.00 weekdays (10.30 Weds, 17.00 Fri). Calls taken 09.30-17.00 weekdays.

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GREATDOVERSTREETAPARTMENTS• Self-catered.• Apartment style with 769 en-suite single bedrooms in 113 apartments.• All rooms are equipped with a fridge.• Zone 1 (within the Congestion Charge zone) within walking distance of Guy’s

and Waterloo campuses.

Apartments contain a communal kitchen with TV. Other shared facilities include TV lounge and social space with pool table and table tennis, cycle shed, 24 hour computer room with printers.

THERECTORy• Self-catered.• Corridor style with 24 single and two double rooms. • Postgraduate and mature undergraduates only.• Shared kitchens, toilets and bathrooms.• Zone 1 (within the Congestion Charge zone) within walking distance of the Strand

and Waterloo campuses.

Shared facilities include a small TV lounge, wireless internet connection, bike shed, and communal garden. Limited off-street parking is available.

MAINTENANCEANDREDECORATIONPROGRAMMESThe College keeps under review the quality and style of its accommodation. Where any works are planned, including routine redecorations in all residences, some facilities/services may be altered; further details will be on the website.

NOMINATEDRESIDENCESMoonraker Point, Great Suffolk Street. Single ensuite rooms and single studios with both wifi and broadband internet connection are available under a nomination agreement. Located in zone one. Studios are furnished with a kitchenette with fridge/freezer, microwave and hob. Bedroom furniture includes a bed, wardrobe, desk, chair and bedside cabinet. Additional nominated residences may be available, check www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm for details.

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UNIVERSITyOFLONDONINTERCOLLEGIATEHALLSThese accept full-time students from all the Colleges within the University of London. With the exception of Lillian Penson Hall for postgraduates only, all of the other Intercollegiate Halls accommodate primarily undergraduate students. Half of the places at International Hall are reserved for overseas postgraduate and undergraduate students. Most of the Intercollegiate Halls (excluding Nutford House in W1 and Lillian Penson Hall in W2) are located in the Bloomsbury area. All Intercollegiate Halls are catered and have laundry facilities, TV room, music room and quiet study room. See www.halls.london.ac.uk

PRIVATESTUDENTRESIDENCESStudents may also apply to a range of privately managed residences which offer high specification accommodation at rents starting at around £200-£250 per week. Details of these halls and some independent hostels can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm and/or on the University of London Housing Services (ULHS) website www.housing.lon.ac.uk

Private rented sector accommodationThe supply of privately-let accommodation is greater and more varied in London than in many other parts of the country and therefore there is an enormous range of properties to rent. Although staff are unable to find private accommodation on a student’s behalf, they are able to give practical advice on looking for accommodation and aspects of budgets and tenancies. In addition to the College Accommodation Services, King’s students may use the University of London Housing Services (ULHS), which specialises in helping students find private accommodation. The ULHS has an excellent website and password access is available to prospective students. Lists of vacant properties are available throughout the year. Lists of hostels and accommodation agencies, and information on a range of housing issues are also available. The ULHS also supplies a list of students who wish to share a house or flat. Visit www.housing.lon.ac.uk for more details. Advice and information sheets are also available from Student Advice at www.kcl.ac.uk/advice

PRE-COURSEACCOMMODATIONStudents who wish to look for private accommodation or have not found accommodation, may book temporary accommodation during the summer vacation through the Service Desk of King’s Venues and come into the College’s Accommodation Services for further assistance.

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ACCOMMODATIONFEESPrices vary according to facilities and locations. The table on this page gives a guide, based on 2012-13 prices and accommodation style and are subject to upward revision for 2013-14; heating and lighting costs are included in the fees, as are meals where provided. Standard residence agreements are offered for a fixed period (usually 40 weeks for King’s and Moonraker Point residences or 37 weeks at Intercollegiate halls).

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HampsteadResidenceNW3 £109.62 Sharedrooms£79.94 Couple£158.48–£186.20

WolfsonHouseSE1 £119.91 Couple£198.80

RectorySE1 £119.91 Couple£160.65

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£161–£229.25 £123.90–£173.25 Couples£245–£441

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MoonrakerPointSE1 £195(Singleensuite room) £230(Singlestudio)

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Fees & fundingThe Student Funding Office offers confidential advice to both prospective and current students covering issues such as tuition fees, living expenses, bursaries, scholarships, student loans and more.

Below is a summary of the expected government support package that you will be eligible to apply for, before you start university, through either (depending on where you live) Student Finance England (SFE), Student Finance Wales (SFW), Student Finance Northern Ireland (SFNI), the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS), or the EU Customer Services Team for EU students. In addition to this package of support, there is also funding which you may be eligible to apply for, depending on your personal circumstances, programme of study etc.

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Government support

• Student loan for fees (up to £9,000) – see page 12• Student loan for maintenance (up to £7,675) – see page 13• Maintenance Grant (up to £3,354) – see page 15

King’s Bursaries & Scholarships (discretionary)

King’s Living Bursary (up to £1,500) National Scholarship Programme (£3,000 – cash bursary of £1,000 plus fee/accommodation waiver of £2,000) STEM Enterprise Scholarships (£30,000 fee waiver and bursary over three years) Access to the Professions Scholarships (£9,000 fee waiver) Biomedical Engineering Scholarship (£18,000 fee waiver over three years)Desmond Tutu Scholarships (£7,500 bursary over three years)UWC Scholarship (scholarships worth between £27,000 and £96,000 over three or four years)Dickson Poon UG Studentships (£18,000 fee waiver over three years)Liberal Arts Scholarship (£15,000 cash bursary over three yearsUNITE Bursary (fully-covered accommodation at Moonraker Point plus cash bursary of £4,000 per year for up to three years)Women in Science Scholarships (£3,000 cash bursary)King’s Student Fund (up to £3,000 cash bursary)

Details of the above schemes plus any subject specific funding can be found on our website www.kcl.ac.uk/funding

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• Student loan for fees (up to £9,000) – see page 12

In addition, pages 16-17 list some of the other sources of financial support and our website www.kcl.ac.uk/funding will list any scholarship opportunities.

Tuition fees

TUITIONFEESFORHOME&EUUNDERGRADUATEANDPGCESTUDENTSIN2013-14King’s offers the highest quality research-led teaching and, under the provisions of the Higher Education Act, is expecting to charge Home/EU students tuition fees of £9,000 for all undergraduate programmes. However, most of you will not need to pay any fees yourself whilst you are studying unless you wish to. Instead, you will be able to defer payment by taking out a student loan for fees.

Self-funded students – tuition fee payment conditionsFees will be billed in December and due for payment by 31 January. These fees will not be eligible for early settlement refund. For more information visit www.kcl.ac.uk/aboutkings/orgstructure/ps/finance/fees/fees-tandc.aspx

Sponsored students – tuition fee payment conditionsWhere a student provides a valid sponsor letter at registration from an external corporate body agreeing to pay tuition fees, the invoice will be sent direct to the sponsoring organisation and payment of the invoice is due immediately. A student who is sponsored by a friend or relative will be regarded as responsible for their own fees.

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Student loans – Home & EU students

STUDENTLOANFORFEESIn 2013-14 most Home and EU full-time undergraduate students will not have to pay tuition fees whilst studying, unless you wish to. Instead, you will be able to apply for a student loan for fees.

The student loan for fees is a loan that will be available to all eligible home and EU full-time undergraduates to match the level of tuition fees you have to pay, through the Student Loans Company (SLC), in the same way as home undergraduates will have a ‘student loan for maintenance’. This means that you will be deferring payment of your tuition fees until after you have left university. The SLC will pay your fee contribution to the university on your behalf, and the value of the fee will be consolidated with your student loans for maintenance, where appropriate, and will be repaid in the same way. You will only start repaying these loans once you have finished studying and are earning more than £21,000 a year.

Both new and existing undergraduate students who have previously completed an honours degree at a UK or overseas institution will not be eligible for tuition fee loans, the Maintenance Grant or the Special Support Grant. You will also be ineligible for a student loan for maintenance, unless you are undertaking a course leading to a professional qualification in medicine or dentistry, or are in receipt of a means-tested NHS Bursary.

Please note – Students undertaking the four-year Graduate/Professional Entry Programmes (Medicine/Dentistry) or the four-year Maxfax Entry Programme (Medicine/Dentistry) will be able to apply for a partial tuition loan for each year of their course. Students will be expected to self-fund the first £3,465 towards their tuition costs in year 1 and will be able to access a tuition fee loan to cover the remaining £5,535. In years 2 - 4 the Department of Health will contribute £3,465 towards the tuition charge and graduates can apply for a tuition fee loan to make up the full cost of their tuition in each of these years.

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HOWTOAPPLyYou can apply for a student loan for fees as part of your application for student support. Further information can be found on our website at www.kcl.ac.uk/funding or visit the Directgov website at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

EU students can contact the EU Student loans Customer Services Team on +44 (0)141 243 3570 or at EU_Team@slc.co.uk

STUDENTLOANSFORMAINTENANCE–HOMESTUDENTSStudent loans are part of the financial student support package available to assist both new and existing full-time Home undergraduate and PGCE students with their living expenses.

All eligible students are entitled to 65 per cent of the maximum figure. Whether you can get any or all of the remaining 35 per cent will depend on your income and that of your household.

The amount of student loan for maintenance you request can be any amount up to your maximum entitlement, as decided by Student Finance England/Wales/Northern Ireland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (depending on where you live).

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HOWTOAPPLyApplications should be made through Student Finance England/Wales/Northern Ireland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (depending on where you live), at the same time as you are applying for your Maintenance Grant for new students (see below) or when you are applying for help towards your tuition fees if you are an existing student.

Repayments of your consolidated student loans start in the April after you leave your course, and only once you start earning over £21,000. Repayments will depend on the amount you earn, not the amount you borrowed. You will only repay nine per cent of your earnings above £21,000 (about £7.50 per month if you’re earning £22,000).

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Maintenance Grant – Home studentsNew, full-time Home undergraduates are eligible to apply for a Maintenance Grant of up to £3,354.

The Maintenance Grant will depend on your income and that of your household and does not have to be paid back. Please visit www.kcl.ac.uk/funding to view the income assessment thresholds set by the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (DBIS).

IMPORTANT–LOANSUbSTITUTIONNew students in receipt of the HE Maintenance Grant will have your student loan for maintenance entitlement affected. If you are receiving any amount of Maintenance Grant you will have your student loan for maintenance entitlement reduced by 50p for each £1 of maintenance grant you receive. If your Maintenance Grant is £3,354, then your loan entitlement will be reduced by a maximum of £1,677.

Grants will be payable in three instalments; one at the start of each term together with your student loan for maintenance. You should apply as part of your Student Support package through Student Finance England/Wales/Northern Ireland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland.

SPECIALSUPPORTGRANTAn alternative grant exists to the HE Maintenance Grant for those students who are eligible to receive, but not necessarily in receipt of, means-tested benefits. The Special Support Grant will also be worth up to £3,354, and although the same rules as above will apply for this grant, there will not be any substitution of loan for grant.

IFyOURHOMEISINWALES,SCOTLANDORNORTHERNIRELANDFor further information about student finance arrangements in Wales, visit the Student Finance Wales website at www.studentfinancewales.co.uk

You should contact the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) at www.saas.gov.uk for information about arrangements in Scotland.

You should contact Student Finance Northern Ireland at www.studentfinanceni.co.uk for information about arrangements in Northern Ireland.

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CHILDCAREGRANTFor full-time students with dependent children in registered and approved childcare. How much help you receive will depend on your circumstances and on whether you are classed as a dependent or independent student.

PARENTS’LEARNINGALLOWANCEFor help with course-related costs for full-time students who have dependent children. How much you receive depends on your income and that of your dependants, spouse or partner.

CHILDTAXCREDITStudents with dependent children are eligible for Child Tax Credit from the Inland Revenue. To find out if you are eligible, call 0845 300 3900 or visit www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk

ADULTDEPENDANTS’GRANTThis is for full-time students with adult dependants. You may be eligible for this grant if you are a full-time student who has a partner (including a partner of the same sex) or another adult, usually a member of your family, who depends on you financially.

TRAVELCOSTSGRANTIf you have to pay extra travel costs as a result of your course, you can get a grant towards reasonable costs for travel to and from:

• the place in the UK where your clinical training takes place for medical and dental students; or

• the country you have to go to if you are studying abroad.

DISAbLEDSTUDENTS’ALLOWANCE(DSA)This helps with the extra costs students have as a result of undertaking your course and as a direct result of your disability or specific learning disability. The DSA is non-means tested, which means that any other income or benefits you receive do not affect your entitlement. Your parent’s income will also not be taken into account.

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For more information, contact the Disability & Dyslexia Service or visit www.kcl.ac.uk/disability More detailed information about Disabled Students’ Allowances can also be found via the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS), who provide a detailed guide called Bridging the Gap about DSAs at www.direct.gov.uk

STATEbENEFITSSome students in full-time higher education may still be eligible to claim Income Support (help with living costs) and Housing Benefit (help with housing costs).

SINGLEPARENTSIf you are a single parent, you may still be able to claim Income Support depending on the age of your youngest child and when you started the course.

For further information on all of the above grants, please visit www.kcl.ac.uk/funding or contact the Student Funding Office at King’s.

Financial support at King’s – Home & EU students Please see page 10 for a list of scholarships available at King’s, and also www.kcl.ac.uk/funding for full details of scholarships and bursary schemes.

ACCESSTOLEARNINGFUND–HOMESTUDENTSThe Access to Learning Fund is a fund given to universities to assist students in financial difficulties. All full-time and most part-time ‘home’ students are eligible to apply. Applicants simply complete an online application via OneSpace, after enrolling which is assessed by our Student Funding Office. Visit www.kcl.ac.uk/funding for further details.

INTERNATIONALHARDSHIPFUND–EUSTUDENTSThe College has set aside limited funds to assist EU students in unexpected financial difficulty. If financial difficulties arise then you should contact the Student Advice Service, the Student Funding Office or your personal tutor to discuss your circumstances.

NHSbURSARIESNHS bursaries are available for full-time or part-time pre-registration courses in England and Wales. The following subjects are eligible for support: dentistry, dietetics, medicine, midwifery, nursing and physiotherapy. It is important that students considering health care professional training refer to the Financial Help for Healthcare Students booklet available to view or download from www.kcl.ac.uk/funding or on the NHS Student Grants Unit website at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk

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MEDICALANDDENTALCOURSESUndergraduate medical and dental students living in England and Wales on standard five- to six-year courses in the UK will be eligible for income-assessed NHS bursaries and help with tuition fees in their fifth and further years of study. They can also receive the reduced rate Student Loan in their fifth and further years of study. For the first four years on the medical or dental course their support will be on the same basis as for other undergraduate students. A year spent on an Intercalated BSc counts as a ‘year of study’.

Important: Students undertaking the four-year Graduate/Professional Entry Programmes (Medicine/Dentistry) will be eligible to take up a student loan for fees each year up to a maximum of £5,535 (tbc). The remainder, in years two to four will be NHS funded, but in year one must be self-funded.

Students on medical and dental courses should visit the NHS Student Grants website at www.nhsbsa.nhs.uk and check the Financial Help for Healthcare Students booklet.

Funding opportunities for EU studentsA number of scholarships are available for EU students applying to King’s.

Please visit the EU sections on the international web pages for further information: www.kcl.ac.uk/international/yourcountry or www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/funding

INTERNATIONALSTUDENTSWITHDISAbILITIESFUNDThe International Students with Disabilities Fund (ISDF) is available for EU students who are studying at King’s with a disability on a part-time, full-time, undergraduate, postgraduate or exchange basis. More information is available from the Disability Support Team www.kcl.ac.uk/disability

Applying for student support – Home studentsYou should apply for your Student Support package online through Student Finance England/Wales/Northern Ireland or the Student Awards Agency for Scotland (depending on where you live). You should start thinking about applying for financial help as soon as you have applied for a place on a course. Do not wait until you have a confirmed place on a course before applying – simply quote the

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course that you think you are most likely to attend. If your course changes after you apply, tell Student Finance straight away. It is also important to inform Student Finance about any disability or health condition at this stage, so that information can be sent to you about any additional funding which may be available. If you want to check what help you might be entitled to, try the online calculator at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

We strongly recommend that if you want your first instalment of financial support to be available at the start of your term, you should return your application as soon as possible. You can apply from January 2013 onwards. You should obtain an application form from Student Finance or you can apply online at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance

Please contact the Student Funding Office here at King’s for help with any aspect of applying for support. You can also visit the Student Finance website www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance for updates on student support arrangements in 2013-14.

Living expenses It is difficult to be exact about students’ living expenses as it depends on what you choose to do. London can be expensive but the laws of supply and demand also decree that big cities can be amongst the cheapest to live in. London is almost without equal when it comes to ways in which to spend your money and enjoy your free time, whatever your interests. Even better, the opportunities to get the best out of London on a limited budget are enormous.

LIVINGEXPENSESPERyEARYou need to ensure that you have sufficient funds for your fees and that you have enough money for accommodation, food, travel, books and other living expenses should assume that the estimated living expenses given below represent a guide to the sum required to live in reasonable comfort in London for each of the teaching sessions mentioned. If you have dependent children, we recommend that you add a further £2,500 per child.

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Singlestudent £12,220 £12,830 £13,472

Marriedstudent £18,730 £19,670 £20,654

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Singlestudent £16,290 £17,105 £17,960

Couple £24,970 £26,220 £27,530

COUNCILTAXEXEMPTIONEligible students must be enrolled on a full-time course, which is normally defined as a course requiring attendance for at least 21 hours a week for at least 24 weeks each year. A person who is entitled to an exemption certificate has this taken into account when the council tax bill is calculated. It does not affect the liability of everyone over 18 in the property to pay council tax. In the case of a property solely occupied by full-time students who are joint tenants, they are all liable for a nil council tax bill, provided they have all sent in their exemption certificates. Where a student lives in a property with non-students a council tax bill will be issued; although legally full-time students cannot be held liable for any amount of council tax, non-student housemates may expect a contribution. Where a student lives with only one non-student they will receive a 25 per cent discount for the property. Once you have enrolled, and require a Council Tax Exemption Certificate you should visit the Compass student centre at the Strand in person, where certificate requests are handled.

STUDENTOySTERPHOTOCARDSCHEMEAll full-time undergraduate students aged 18 and over can apply for a Student Oyster Photocard, as long as your course lasts at least 14 weeks. Further eligibility criteria applies. With a valid Student Oyster Photocard, you can buy Travelcards and Bus Passes at 30 per cent off the equivalent adult rate on weekly and monthly Travelcards which will be valid on National Rail trains in the London area, as well as on the Tube, Docklands Light Railway, Tramlink and London bus services. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, visit www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/funding/stufund/financial-help/tfl

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WORKINGINLONDONStudents in London benefit from the wealth and variety of part-time and vacation work offered by London companies. Plus you have the advantage of earning higher rates of pay in the capital.

King’s Careers & Employability advertises vacancies for part-time, temporary, voluntary and vacation work (see King’s Careers & Employability). A wide range of casual work is available in the Student’s Union and, through the Conference & Timetabling Services, in student residences throughout the year. More information can be found by visiting www.ukcisa.org.uk or from the Student Advice and International Student Support Service at King’s.

Managing your moneyWe recommend you start planning how you will manage your money before you start university. If you have never lived away from home or created a budget before, one of our Student Advisers will be able to help you. To a great extent, your financial situation whilst studying is determined by how well you are able to manage your money whilst studying and the lifestyle that you choose to lead. If you have a budget outlining your income and are able to control your expenses, you should be able to minimise the risk of running out of money whilst studying. This will also ensure that you leave university having accumulated the minimum of debt.

For more advice and the King’s Budget Planner, see www.kcl.ac.uk/funding

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Learning & language supportStudying at university can be daunting for new students and you may find that you need additional support to aid your learning or help with your English language or study skills.

Support for disabled studentsStudying at university can be demanding and many students find they need to consider how they approach a new learning environment. Disabled students, including students with specific learning difficulties and long term medical conditions may find they have additional concerns for studying if their disability impacts on their ability to access their studies.

At King’s, a number of facilities are available and accessible across the College and from the Disability Advisory Service. If you think you may need advice or information about how to access support available to you, please contact the Disability Advisory Service. The earlier you do so the better and if this is before you enrol then we can help to ensure your support is in place before you start. More information can be found at www.kcl.ac.uk/disability

ASAMPLEOFTHERESOURCESAVAILAbLEFORDISAbLEDSTUDENTSWITHINTHE COLLEGEINCLUDE:• Learning Support Tutor for individual and group study skills sessions.• Assistance to access disability related funding, e.g. Disabled Students’ Allowance

(DSA) for Home-domiciled students and the International Students’ Disability Fund (ISDF) for EU and International students.

• Assessment of Needs for access to funding options.• Screenings for specific learning difficulties such as dyslexia and referrals

to diagnostic practitioners for full diagnostic assessments.• Extended library book loans.• Personalised Examination Provisions• Coursework Cover Sheets• Short term loan of assistive technology, for example, digital voice recorders.• Assistive software packages on College computers and individual and

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Study skills & English language supportThe English Language Centre (ELC) works across the College and is accredited by the British Council. The most recent inspection awarded the ELC points of excellence in six general categories, the highest score achieved across all Colleges in the University of London. The ELC provides training and support to both non-native and native English speakers. Our tutors are well-qualified and experienced and fully understand the challenges and anxieties you might face.

WHATSUPPORTDOESTHEELCOFFER?In addition to the year-long International Foundation Programme and International Science Foundation Programme, the ELC also run the following to help support King’s students in their studies.

IN-SESSIONAL&STUDySKILLSThe ELC offers in-sessional and study skills courses for all King’s students, whether you are a native or non-native English speaker. All the support is free and runs throughout the academic year across all four campuses. The support focuses on the language and study skills that will help you make the most of your time at King’s and achieve your potential. The series of lectures, workshops and online resources will help you develop both your academic language and key academic skills, such as learning how to be a critical, independent learner and writing more effectively in an academic environment.

Full information about the support we offer can be found on www.kcl.ac.uk/elc

PRE-SESSIONALCOURSESPre-sessional courses run from May to September. These full-time, intensive courses are open to all non-native speaking students who hold degree offers from King’s or other UK universities. The course prepares you for the demands of higher education by focusing on improving your language skills within an academic context. You will focus specifically on improving your extended academic writing skills, developing your critical approaches to reading and developing your library-based research skills. If you are therefore holding a conditional offer on the basis of English language you should consider signing up to the relevant pre-sessional course. We also recommend the five week pre-sessional for non-native speakers holding unconditional offers who haven’t studied in the UK before. More details at ww.kcl.ac.uk/elc

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Choosing King’s means combining academic excellence with a great students’ union and a multitude of opportunities to support both your studies and your social life.

Academic life

ACADEMICEXCELLENCE• Academics are international leaders in their field.• King’s students have access to some of the most exciting, cutting-edge research

in the world.• Located in the heart of the cultural capital, with a wealth of research facilities

and academic societies, such as the British Library and Royal Society, on your doorstep.

• Connected to the corridors of power, London’s knowledge capital and host to three of the world’s greatest teaching hospitals.

• Awarded ‘confidence’ (the highest ranking) in the soundness of the management of our academic services and quality of learning opportunities by the Quality Assurance Agency 2009 award.

ACADEMICCULTUREOne of the key features of higher education in the UK, and particularly at King’s, is that you will have direct contact with academic members of staff within your department. You are likely to have large group lectures, but you will also have smaller group seminars, practical sessions and tutorials. You may also see members of staff individually on occasions.

Students are expected to actively participate in small group sessions and engage in discussions, rather than simply listen. The academic culture is also relatively informal. Staff members will tell you how they wish to be addressed, but in many cases you will be on first name terms with them. Staff are also there to support and guide you through your programme, but you should bear in mind that you are responsible for your own learning. Time outside of lectures is your own but the understanding is that you will be spending a considerable amount of your time studying. Staff will not tell you to do this; it is something that is expected of you.

STUDyRESOURCESLibraries are located at all the main sites of the College and they provide IT and software support; helpdesks, online enquiry services, photocopying, scanning, lending and reference services, document delivery, individual and group study facilities, access to print and electronic information resources. Opening hours vary between campuses and between term time and vacation periods. www.kcl.ac.uk/library

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ACCESSTOCOMPUTERSComputers are provided at all sites and offer access to a wide range of software, including Microsoft Office, statistical packages, web browsers and subject-specific learning resources. Rooms have printing, data storage and remote access facilities, and some computer rooms are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In addition, wireless internet is available across all of our campuses.

EMAILYou should receive your King’s email username and password at enrolment. It is important that you use your King’s email because it is the principal means of communication between staff and students www.kcl.ac.uk/it

INFORMATIONRESOURCESLibrary Services provides access to a huge multidisciplinary, multi-campus information resource base including over one million books, thousands of print and electronic journals, archives and special collections of historical significance. A number of bibliographic and full text databases are available to enable you to find useful research and information to support your study. The extensive portfolio of remotely accessible electronic resources also includes international library catalogues, internet resource discovery tools, subject gateways, data sets, multimedia resources and e-books. Students also have access to the wealth of specialist libraries, archives and collections in and around London.

LIAISONANDSUbJECTSUPPORTA dedicated subject specialist is available to support your information needs and to ensure that Library Services resources are relevant and of a high quality. They can offer advice on a wide range of issues, including information resources and training opportunities.

TRAININGDeveloping an awareness of relevant information tools, software and services, and learning how to access and exploit these resources effectively, is essential for effective study. Library Services provides important training timetabled into your induction programme. Please make the most of this opportunity to improve your information skills.

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SUPPORTSERVICESIn addition to study resources, at King’s you will enjoy a comprehensive range of facilities and services to help support your studies and make the most of your time at the College. These include: Student Advice & International Student Support (helping students with a wide range of issues covering immigration advice, money management, legal issues and housing); The Compass (a ‘one stop shop’ for all student enquiries); Careers & Employability; counselling; religious provision and pastoral care; Disability & Dyslexia Service (providing information and advice about the support systems available to disabled students); fitness, health and sport; personal tutors and support for mature students. You can find more information on all of these services on our website.

Social life

KCLSU-KING’SCOLLEGELONDONSTUDENTS’UNIONKCLSU is here to support you during your time at King’s by organising social, sporting and cultural activities where you can make new friends. We also offer opportunities for you to develop transferable skills that will increase your employability when you graduate, and ensure there are ways for you to voice your opinion on the issues that affect you most. We are also here to provide you with independent support and advice whenever you need it.

Because we are a student-led organisation, we put what students want at the centre of everything we do. When you enrol at King’s you’ll automatically become a member of KCLSU, which means you can take advantage of all the fantastic services we offer.

WELCOMETo help you settle in, get to know your fellow students and get a flavour of some of the activities available to you at King’s, KCLSU organises a programme of activities for new and returning students called ‘Welcome’ at the start of the academic year.

THINGSTODOINyOURSPARETIMEWhether you’ve been doing it for years or you just feel like trying something new, there is an enormous variety of sports clubs, societies, volunteering opportunities and campaigning groups where you can get involved. You’re spoilt for choice, but if there’s something you feel is missing, we can also help you get your own student activity group up and running.

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SPORTSThe KCLSU Sport & Fitness team provide you with some fantastic opportunities to participate in sport and all things physical whilst studying at King’s. Whether for fun, to improve your fitness, make lasting friendships or to take part in serious competitions, regionally or nationally, we certainly have something for you with over 50 sports clubs to choose from as well as a diverse programme of recreational opportunities to keep you fit and active. The Kinetic Fitness Club offers you some great facilities and machines, with a range of classes, nutritional advice, lifestyle analysis and a personal training service all at student-friendly prices.

ACTIVITyGROUPSKCLSU is proud to have a diverse range of exciting Activity Groups and joining is the best way to meet those who will share your eccentricities and help you harness your talents!

There are over 180 Groups on offer, from cultural and religious groups to those interested in musical theatre and dance and others dealing with world issues or comedy – there is no limit to the number you can join and the experiences you can have. So for a full list of the Activity Groups available, details of their upcoming events and to get in contact with members go to www.kclsu.org/groups

VOLUNTEERINGANDSKILLSThere are over 50 volunteering groups and student-led volunteering projects here at KCLSU, along with various other volunteering opportunities within King’s, the local community across London and even overseas. KCLSU also supports all of our volunteers to develop and evidence their employability skills, helping each student to get the most out of their time whilst at King’s.

STUDENTMEDIARoar is the King’s student newspaper, produced monthly by a student editorial team. There is a variety of opportunities open to students – from photography, writing, layout and design, so it’s easy to find a role that best suits your talents. King’s also has its own radio station, KCL Radio.

WORKOPPORTUNITIESKCLSU employs over 300 students to staff our venues so there’s also an opportunity for you to earn some extra money whilst at King’s. We can work around your academic schedule and have a range of opportunities available. Keep an eye out for work opportunities run by the College too.

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PLACESTOGOKCLSU has some amazing places to get together with new friends in a safe, secure and friendly environment. Our two bars, the Waterfront (Strand Campus) and Guy’s Bar (Boland House, Guy’s Campus) serve a range of food and drinks all day, making them ideal places to relax and enjoy yourself. Our late night venue Tutu’s Nightclub (named after alumnus Desmond Tutu) hosts a range of different live music gigs and club nights and offers an unrivalled view of London’s skyline from its location overlooking the River Thames.

In addition to this the Lobby has been developed as a new space in the Macadam Building (Strand campus) for students to relax, study and interact in, along with a new skills development area, the Bridge, which works in partnership with King’s Careers & Employability to provide students with opportunities to enhance and develop their employability skills.

To find out more, just pop into one of our Student Centres across the campuses: at Guy’s (in the Spit), Strand (in the Lobby) or Waterloo (in the FWB library). Come in and speak to one of our staff, or find more information online at www.kclsu.org

The London AdvantageLondon is a multi-faceted city, full of opportunities for you as a student to make the most of the capital. London is a global hub for cultural, business, political, media, legal and sporting events, all of which attract the best from around the world. King’s has connections to all walks of London life and as a student here you will benefit from these links through your programme and through various opportunities to take part in events and hear our renowned guest speakers.

EXPERIENCELONDONLondon life is full, colourful and varied. There is a wealth of cultural and academic resources on your doorstep, many of which are free to use. These include world-famous museums such as the V&A and Natural History Museum, libraries such as the British Library, theatres both West End and independent, and galleries including the Tate Modern, Tate Britain and National Gallery. London is also well known for its specialised collections and many important historical societies.

On a sunny day, discover one of London’s many parks, such as Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Regent’s Park. These often play host to major music events, including the Wireless Festival and Hard Rock Calling in Hyde Park.

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London also offers a wealth of shopping opportunities: visit the shopping hub of Regent and Oxford Street; lose yourself in Camden or Greenwich Market; and explore the vibrant Brick Lane and Spitalfields.

There are many guides available (both in print and online) to all that London has to offer, and weekly magazines such as Time Out to keep you up-to-date with what is happening.

AFFORDAbLELONDONLondon may be known as one of the most expensive cities in the world but with around 16 per cent of the total UK student population living in London, the capital is well geared up for students and their budgets. This means that students can enjoy a host of discounts and reductions on a wealth of facilities and services. Student discounts can be found in many of Oxford Street’s major retail outlets and you will find an ever-growing selection of shops, cafés, bars and restaurants all offering discounted rates.

In the capital, getting around is cheaper than you might think with a 30 percent discount on Transport for London (TFL) services with a Student Oyster Photocard meaning you can jump on and off tubes and buses without the worry of breaking the bank. Alternatively, some of London’s famous sights are best seen on foot and many of the city’s main attractions are within easy walking distance of each other. With King’s being London’s most central university, even on campus; you are never far away from the sights and excitement of the city.

The London calendar is packed with a great mix of events with activities to suit everyone. Many of these are free, so whether it is taking in the fireworks spectacular at New Year, running in the Virgin London Marathon, dancing in the Notting Hill Carnival, tasting the culinary delights of the “Taste of Spain” festival on Regent Street or catching a movie at the BFI Film Festival, you are sure to find something to keep you entertained.

London also benefits from some of the world’s best second-hand bookshops, one of which you can find hiding under Waterloo Bridge, right on the doorstep of King’s Waterloo Campus. If you are looking for something a little more serious, why not drop into the Old Bailey public gallery and watch the court proceedings or while away some time picnicking in one of the capital’s many outdoor spaces. London is sure to deliver a great student experience whatever your interests, your budget or the weather.

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Key contactsForresourcesforofferholders,including thisguideinelectronicformat,visit www.kcl.ac.uk/study/offerholders

ACCOMMODATION

AccommodationServicesKing’sCollegeLondon Macadambuilding SurreyStreet LondonWC2R2NS Tel+44(0)2078482759 Fax+44(0)2078482724 www.kcl.ac.uk/accomm

UniversityofLondonHousingServices4thfloor,ULUbuilding MaletStreet LondonWC1E7Hy Tel+44(0)2078628880 Fax+44(0)2078628084 housing@lon.ac.uk www.housing.lon.ac.uk

ADMISSIONS

AdmissionsEnquiriesTheadmissionsenquiriesteamcanhelpwithgeneralqueriesabouttheapplicationprocess,opendaysandvisitingopportunities. Tel+44(0)2078487000 prospective@kcl.ac.uk

CentreforArts&SciencesAdmissionsForqueriesrelatedto:

•Arts&Humanities

•Law

•Natural&MathematicalSciences

•SocialScience&PublicPolicy

•EnglishLanguageCentre

•StudyAbroadandExchange

www.kcl.ac.uk/casa

HealthSchoolsAdmissionsCentreForqueriesrelatedto:

•biomedicalSciences

•Dentistry

•Medicine

•Nursing

www.kcl.ac.uk/hsac

CAREERS

King’sCareers&Employabilitycareers@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/careers

DISAbILITyADVISORySERVICEForinformation,adviceandguidanceon supportavailablefordisabledstudents,longtermmedicalconditionsand specificlearning difficulties.

Tel+44(0)2078483398 disability@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/disability

ENGLISHLANGUAGECENTREForinformationonstudyskillsandlanguagesupportforallstudents

EnglishLanguageCentreKing’sCollegeLondon 26-29DruryLane LondonWC2b5RL Tel+44(0)2078481600 Fax+44(0)2078481601 elc@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/elc

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Finance(CreditControl)OfficeKing’sCollegeLondon 6.20JamesClerkMaxwellbuilding WaterlooCampus 57WaterlooRoad

LondonSE18WA Tel+44(0)2078483290/3372 credit.control@kcl.ac.uk

FUNDINGForadviceonStudentLoans,TuitionFeeLoans,MaintenanceGrants,Erasmus,US Loans,CDLs,King’sbursaries,scholarshipsandhardshipfunds

StudentFundingOfficeKing’sCollegeLondon G.31JamesClerkMaxwellbuilding WaterlooCampus 57WaterlooRoad LondonSE18WA Tel+44(0)2078484362/4471/4472 funding@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/funding

VISITS,EVENTSANDGENERALCONTACTSForinformationaboutvisitstoyourcountryandothereventsseedetailsbelow.

EUEventsTeamTel+44(0)2078483988 international@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/international

Follow@KingsGlobalonTwitterfornewsaboutvisitstoyourregion

UKEventsTeamTel+44(0)2078483988 openday@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/study/ug/openday

See also Student Advice and English Language Centre

Studentadvice&internationalstudentsupportForadviceaboutimmigration,finances,welfarebenefits&legalmatters

Tel+44(0)2078487070 thecompass@kcl.ac.uk www.kcl.ac.uk/advice

Follow@KingsAdviceonTwitter

ThebritishCouncilTel+44(0)1619577755 general.enquiries@britishcouncil.org www.britishcouncil.org

UKCISA

UKCouncilforInternationalStudentAffairs9-17StAlbansPlace Islington LondonN10NX Tel+44(0)2031313576

StudentAdviceLine +44(0)2071079922

www.ukcisa.org.uk

Offers information and advice, including tuition fee status, to all EU and international students.

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STUDENTS’UNION

KCLSUMacadambuilding SurreyStreet LondonWC2R2NS Tel+44(0)2078481588 enquiries@kclsu.org www.kclsu.org

Offices also at Guy’s and Waterloo campuses

UniversityofLondonUnion(ULU)Tel+44(0)2076642000 general@ulu.co.uk www.ulu.co.uk

NationalUnionofStudents(NUS)Tel+44(0)2072728900 www.nus.org.uk

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About your offer

College teaching dates for 2013-14Registration week: 16-20 September 2013 Autumn term: 23 September to 13 December 2013 Spring term: 6 January to 28 March 2014 Summer term: 28 April to 6 June 2014

KCLSU Welcome Events During the first two weeks of term King’s College London Students’ Union (KCLSU) organises two weeks of daytime and evening social events open to all new students.

International Students’ Welcome and Orientation At the beginning of the autumn term the Student Advice & International Student Support team at King’s hosts an annual free Welcome and Orientation Programme for students who are new to the UK.

The programme includes several events to welcome you to London, and it will provide you with plenty of useful information to help you settle in and meet other new students.

You will need to book a place online in advance in order to attend this event. See page 3 for more details.

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Important – pLEaSE rEaDThe information contained in this document is accurate at the time of printing (autumn 2012), but the detail is subject to change and the College cannot guarantee that residences, facilities or services will necessarily be available. You are advised to check the website for updates.

1 Lord’s cricket Ground

2 University of London Union

3 University Library

4 British Museum

5 Barbican centre

6 St Paul’s Cathedral

7 Tower of London & tower Bridge

8 covent Garden

9 Marble Arch

10 National Gallery & Trafalgar Square

11 South Bank Complex

12 Buckingham Palace

13 Lambeth Walk

14 museums

15 tate modern

16 Houses of Parliament

17 Westminster abbey

18 tate Gallery

19 Royal Courts of Justice

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