Tuition fees
The majority of fees listed are the latest fees available for the academic year 2010-11. Tuition fees are likely to change for future years, so you should use these as a guide only and always check all programme fees with the School office to which you are applying.
Please note that all fees listed are for the first year of a programme only; if your programme continues into subsequent years, the fees for those years may differ.
Equivalent or lower qualifications
The government no longer provides funding to universities for students who are studying a qualification that is equivalent to, or at a lower level than one they have already achieved. This means that if you already have a higher education qualification such as a certificate of higher education, diploma of higher education, first degree (BA/BSc) or postgraduate qualification (PG Diploma, MA, MSc) and you apply for a course at an equal or lower level, King's College London does not receive any public funding. Notable exemptions to this policy include:
- Students receiving Disabled Students' Allowance
- Students on a course for which an NHS bursary is payable
- Students studying medicine or dentistry at an undergraduate level
- Students on a course of initial or in-service teacher training (such as a PGCE)
King's recognises that some applicants may wish to return to university for a second qualification in order to enhance their skills and improve employment prospects. King's will continue to welcome applications from students who meet our entry criteria, whether or not they hold an equivalent qualification.
Students who think they fall into this category are advised to contact the admissions office for their programme for advice on how this might affect their tuition fees.
Please note: this does not affect new entrants who study for a second qualification but at a higher level. For example someone who already has a Foundation Degree and wants to study for an honours degree, or someone who has an undergraduate degree and wants to continue into graduate study.
Further advice for students can be found on the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills website.
Taught programmes
Fees for all taught programmes can be found listed alongside individual programmes on the online prospectus. If in any doubt, you are advised to check with the School office to which you are applying.
Research degrees
Fees for research degrees for 2010-11 are given in the table below.
Full-time research degrees (MPhil/PhD)
| Subject area | Home/EU (2010-11) | Overseas (2010-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Arts-based subjects (includes Geography research - arts based) and Mathematics but excludes Law and Education) | £3,600 | £12,300 |
| Science-based subjects (includes Geography research - science based) | £3,600 | £14,700 |
| Clinical-based subjects (including MDs) | £3,600 | £29,000 |
| Education | £3,600 | £12,300 |
| Institute of Psychiatry | £4,600 | £14,100 |
| Law | £5,850 | £13,000 |
| Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery |
£4,250 | £13,170 |
| Doctorate in Clinical Psychology | Contact IoP | n/a |
Part-time research degrees
| Subject area | Home/EU (2010-11) | Overseas (2010-11) |
|---|---|---|
| Arts-based subjects | £1,800 | £6,150 |
| Science-based subjects | £1,800 | £7,350 |
| Clinical-based subjects (including MDs) | £1,800 | £14,500 |
| Education | £1,800 | £6,150 |
| Institute of Psychiatry | £2,300 | £7,050 |
| Law | £2,925 | £6,500 |
| Florence Nightingale School of Nursing & Midwifery |
£2,125 | £6,585 |
| Exceptions: | ||
| EdD, DMin | £2,145 | £7,050 |
| Doctorate in Healthcare | £2,145 | £6,600 |
Instalments and deposits
You can pay tuition fees in two instalments, but if you pay in full by the stipulated date you will receive a two per cent discount. For certain programmes, a fee deposit scheme is in operation. When you are offered a place to study on one of our programmes, you will be advised whether you are required to pay a deposit (likely to be around 10 per cent of the fee). This will affect some of, but not all, programmes offered by King's and you will be sent all relevant information by the School to which you are applying.
