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King’s
W H AT/ T O K N O W. . . WHERE/TO LIVE...
Our practical tips to help ease We break down three accommodation
you into postgraduate life. types – which suits you best?
2–3 6–7
INSIDER
WHO/ TO ASK... W H AT/ T O P R E PA R E . . .
Discover our support and wellbeing Make sure you tick off all points on our
services and connect with us online. checklist before you start at King’s.
16–17 18–19
OFFER HOLDER 2021 EDITION
K I N G ’ S I N S I D E R / P O S T G R A D UAT E /2 0 2 1
WELCOME 8–9
Eight
essentials
study tips
6–7
Accommodation
options
My name is Harry and I study Neuroscience MSc at
King’s. One of my favourite things about being a student
at King’s is that the postgraduate community is so diverse
CONTENTS
and inclusive.
You’ll have so many opportunities to get involved
in student life, from joining student societies to
engaging with seminars with leading academics
that will help you stay on top of what’s happening
in your field. Preparing for postgraduate study 2–3
I really recommend organising your time before Budgeting 4–5
you get started so that you can make the most of all Accommodation options 6–7
the opportunities on offer! In this magazine you’ll
“One of my favourite Eight essential study tips 8–9
find lots of tips from current students and alumni to
things about being a help you navigate your way around the experience. Extraordinary futures 10–11
student here is that Life at King’s 12–13
Good luck with your postgraduate degree!
the postgraduate
We hope to welcome you to King’s soon. Students’ Union 14–15
community is so
diverse and inclusive.” Harry
Student Support & Wellbeing 16
Neuroscience MSc Connect with us 17
Your offer holder checklist 18–19
4–5
Living on a budget
3
2 “I can assure you there
is something for
everyone! Our
Students’ Union,
KCLSU, runs lots of
societies and it’s a
great way to meet
new people.”
Rocio
SEIZE THE
Studying a postgraduate degree is an
exciting time but can be overwhelming
when you don’t know where to start.
W H AT/S T U D E N T E X P E R I E N C E
We asked some of our former and
current students to share their top tips
KING’S INSIDER
to help you make the most of your
CHANCE
postgraduate experience at King’s.
Mohammed’s D O YO U R R E S E A R C H MAKE THE Rocio’s CHECK OUT THE D O N ’ T W O R RY T O O Hannah’s MAKE TIME DON’T BE SHY Karleen’s GET TO KNOW THE Mark’s F I N D W H AT
Top Tips: MOST OF LONDON Top Tips: STUDENT SOCIETIES MUCH BEFORE THE Top Tips: FOR NETWORKING Top Tips: OTHER STUDENTS Top Tips: S T U DY I N G M E T H O D
‘Contact your ‘Make the most of the
department to get C O U R S E S TA R T S ! academic and student O N YO U R C O U R S E W O R K S F O R YO U
‘There are great ‘I can assure you ‘Attend as many
a better idea of what museums, libraries, there is something ‘It’s easy to get anxious academic or careers support staff. They are ‘Sharing ideas really ‘This year a lot of my
modules and topics will theatres and art galleries for everyone! Our when you’re starting events as possible either there to help you get the encourages the fostering lectures have been
be covered. You may which you can enter for Students’ Union, a new university online or on campus to most out of your studies, of a unified, supportive online. If working from
also be able to contact free or at a discounted KCLSU, runs lots experience, but if you expand your network. so don’t hold back with cohort and this can home, try and create
current students, for student rate… all of this of societies and it’s follow the instructions This is always useful your questions!’ really enrich your your own space, with
example by attending right on your doorstep!’ a great way to meet on King’s emails when applying for new student experience.’ the door closed. Also,
an online offer holder self.service.kcl.ac.uk
new people.’ promptly you’ll be OK.’ job opportunities.’ it’s good to get into the
event.’ routine of arriving a
kclsu.org/groups/ kcl.ac.uk/careers
couple of minutes early
activities
to your online class, just
as you would do for an
on-campus class.’
For more tips and advice about
preparing for university, visit:
kcl.ac.uk/offerholderhub/pg
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resources, visit: Money ur student
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ADD UP
MAKING
We asked our Advice & Guidance Team
and student money mentors for their
top tips on how to have a great time
at King’s without breaking the bank.
W H AT/ B U D G E T I N G
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WAT C H YO U R B U D G E T SHOP SMART E N J OY C H E A P E AT S MAKE SOME EXTRA CASH A S K F O R A DV I C E
– BECOME A STUDENT
Keeping a budget to track your Whether you’re shopping, going Eat at home as much as you can Finally, remember we are always here
finances helps you to control what you out for food or buying tickets for and consider taking it in turns to AMBASSADOR! to help! Our specialist advisors and
spend, plan for the year and maybe an event, always check beforehand cook with your friends. Take a There are plenty of opportunities student money mentors can answer
even save a few pennies each month. to see if there’s a student discount look at what’s reduced or on offer to find a part-time job alongside questions on funding, budgeting and
Our Advice & Guidance Team in for TOTUM or ISIC card holders. at supermarkets and try to buy your studies*. King’s runs a money management. Contact an
partnership with Blackbullion have put You can also subscribe to websites such supermarket own brands. If you’re database of verified part-time adviser for a one to one conversation
together some online learning modules as UNiDAYS and VoucherCodes for thinking of going out for dinner, jobs as well as paid internships through our Adviceline, which runs
to help you with budgeting including regular updates on offers to help keep check online for deals before you go. and a Student Ambassador scheme throughout the year.
everything from student finance to tax your costs down. that offers flexible roles that work
and savings. Visit
around your study schedule. kcl.ac.uk/money
KEEP FIT FOR LESS
kcl.ac.uk/money BUY SECOND-HAND Our Student Ambassador scheme
Look out for cheaper alternatives to Contact us
pays the London living wage, allows kcl.ac.uk/adviceline
Look for second-hand books in local gym membership. For example, the
KEEP AN EYE ON you to develop and receive training
bookshops, eBay and AbeBooks, or on North Face offers free training sessions
on a range of skills, as well as the
T R AV E L C O S T S book swapping sites like Bookmooch.
Be realistic about what you really
through their Never Stop London
campaign and Sweaty Betty offers
opportunity to network. “M
any restaurants, shops,
Whether it’s a bus to lectures or
travelling back home for the holidays,
need to buy and what you can
borrow from King’s libraries.
free online fitness classes. Back on
campus, King’s Sports offers low cost
kcl.ac.uk/study/student-life/student-
ambassadors
cinemas and theatres
you’ll need to factor in travel costs.
If you regularly take buses and
sports and fitness activities and the
chance to bag rewards such free hot
across London offer student
trains, get a Student Oyster Card
for discounted travel. Our top tip
EXPERIENCE FREE LONDON drinks by linking any sort
of exercise to the King’s Move app. CHECK OUT SCHOLARSHIPS
discounts and deals, so
London may be expensive but
for saving money in London however
is to walk as much as you can: you’ll there are many ways to enjoy it & BURSARIES always remember to flash
on a budget, from free entry to
get to see the city’s iconic sights,
save up and stay healthy too! most of the city’s museums to free
There are a wide range of scholarships
and bursaries available to help support your student ID when
open air theatre. Keep an eye on
websites like Londonist, Time Out
you financially during your studies. Be
sure to check what’s available over the
you are out and about!”
and London for Free for listings course of the year and note down any
on free activities and events. application deadlines. Sanjana
kcl.ac.uk/pg-scholarships Public Policy & Management MSc
and Student Money Mentor
*International students should check the terms of their visa regarding work opportunities as restrictions may apply.
Disclaimer: King’s College London Advice & Guidance Team is not responsible for the content or reliability of the
websites and brands mentioned in this article and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within.
6 Trying to decide where to live while studying 7
ACCOMMODATION TYPE PROS CONS
at King’s? Three of our former students share
1 KING’S Anna’s story • It’s a great way to meet • Depending on how many
RESIDENCES Moving into student halls people from all over the people you share with, their experiences of living in different types of
world and make new friends. it can be a little noisy.
at King’s was one of the best
experiences of my life. Living with
accommodation to help you choose which one
ROOM
• There’s 24hr security and facilities
other new students meant we were such as laundry will work best for you.
all in the same boat. There were lots rooms, cycling storage
of opportunities to get to know my and free wifi on site.
flatmates
too at events held in the communal • All of King’s residences
spaces. are located in zone 1 or 2
of the Tube, so it’s easy
to get to campus.
2 P R I VAT E
AC C O M M O D AT I O N
Mike’s story
I lived in a privately-rented flat with
friends. The process of finding
somewhere to live was surprisingly
simple and King’s housing advice
team gave us excellent support
throughout. Managing bills does
take some getting used to but overall,
• Independence! You can
also choose who you live
with and where.
• There’s more space
as you’ll share a whole
property rather than just a room
and communal areas.
• Often bills are not included
in rent so you’ll need to
budget carefully, especially
if you’ve never lived away
from home before.
• You’ll be dealing direct with
a landlord of letting agent so there
will be additional admin.
TO GROW
I loved the independence • You won’t pay council tax if you
of having my own place. share with other students.
3 L I V I N G AT H O M E Ruby’s story • It’s great not having to • Due to my location, I have to travel
W I T H PA R E N T S During my postgraduate worry about rent or bills. a bit further to campus.
studies I lived back at home with my
R E /LTOON DL IOVNE
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• Being able to focus on • It takes a bit of getting used
mum on the outskirts of London. At revision and my dissertation to living with parents again!
first I was a bit worried about how in a quiet environment.
this would affect my independence,
WWHHEAT/
having lived out during most of my • There’s been no impact
undergraduate degree. I soon on my social life as I still
realised it was a great choice! see my friends regularly.
nce our
Experie rself and
ces you
residen al online tour:
For advice and tips on private housing irtu /
take a v ccommodation
get in touch with our housing advisors: k/a
kcl.ac.u sidences
kcl.ac.uk/housing re
Discover King’s residences
and how to apply:
Vauxhall Residence The Common Room, kcl.ac.uk/accommodation
Moonraker Point
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F I N D T H E T E X T S YO U READ IN ARRANGE A L O O K AT PA S T
NEED B I T E- S I Z E D C H U N K S S T U DY G R O U P D I S S E R TAT I O N S
The library team are New postgraduate This will help you stay This will give you more
there to help you and students are often motivated and it’s also of an idea of how these
can provide assistance intimidated by the a really good way to get are structured. Past
when locating sources. amount of reading to know your fellow dissertations are usually
Familiarise yourself they have to do. Reading students and recruit available on KEATS,
with the library in more manageable research participants our online learning
resources and locate quantities (little and either online or environment. You’ll get
reading lists as early as often) can help make on-campus. access to this once you
possible. This will make this easier. enrol at King’s.
the process much easier
when the time comes to
start reading for your
assessments.
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M A K E G O O D Q UA L I T Y AV O I D P L AG I A R I S M P R O O F R E A D YO U R GET EXTRA HELP
NOTES OWN WORK
Many universities King’s offers extra
Whether you’re coming to postgraduate study straight If you make notes in use software such as Get into the habit of support through free
your own words, you’ll Turnitin to detect high reading through your Academic English &
from your undergraduate degree or after some time spent be forced to absorb levels of similarity in work several times and Study Skills courses on
and make sense of the work. This software can check for specific types a range of topics, from
building your career, studying at this higher level can often information. Keep your also be very useful for of errors that you know academic grammar to
seem daunting. To help with this, we asked members of notes organised and save you to check the level you are likely to make. writing a research paper.
electronic copies of originality in your Visit our internal
our Student Services team for their top tips for a smooth of articles. own writing. Online website (intranet) once
transition into postgraduate study. reference managers such you have enrolled to
as RefMe, Cite This For book and view a full list
Me and Mendeley are of courses.
also very useful for
saving reading lists and
formatting your
references for you.
Find
for on our tips
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our off e studying o
Visit our blog and find out what
er hold n it’s like to study at King’s from
kcl.ac er hub:
offerh .uk/ our postgraduate students:
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kcl.ac.uk/study/unibuddy
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EXTRAORDINARY
FUTURES
You’ll find many
opportunities at King’s to
boost your professional
profile, including advice, T H E C A R E E R B U I L D E R DA N THE ENTHUSIAST L AUREN THE CAREER CHANGER FINLEY
begin
events and internships Course: Accounting, Accountability &
Financial Management MSc
Course: Arts & Cultural Management MA Course: Theology PhD
Sector: Arts & Culture Sector: Higher Education
from our Careers & Sector: Finance
Lauren took part in a university-wide Finley has taken advantage of
Employability Team. Dan used her time at King’s to develop her competition that gave her the chance to pitch opportunities to develop new skills.
We asked five former CV with an internship thanks to the Careers her ideas to directors of cultural institutions. ‘When I joined King’s I became part of the
at King’s
& Employability Service. Brilliant Club, which is a tutoring programme
‘I took part in the King’s Cultural Challenge.
postgraduate students ‘I decided to do a postgraduate degree to become A few hundred people get into teams and come for students from traditionally underrepresented
more competitive in the job market. While I was up with a pitch for a cultural event or programme, areas in higher education. This allows you to
how they used their time studying I gained an internship with MG Group then present it to four directors of leading London go into secondary schools and teach a series of
as an accountancy and tax intern. The careers cultural organisations. I competed in the final. tutorials based on your research. I plan on going
here to get ahead in their team helped me modify my CV, cover letter and It was quite intimidating, but also a really good into academia or working in widening participation
in higher education, so this has been a huge
chosen careers. application form and helped me prepare for the
interview. During the internship I had many
experience in terms of getting my ideas across
and presenting them to some pretty impressive advantage. If there’s something you’d like to
opportunities to network with experts in my people in the arts sector.’ try, you can pretty much guarantee there’s an
W H AT/C A R E E R S U C C E S S
field. This really was great preparation for my opportunity to do it at King’s.’
future career.’
KING’S INSIDER
TOP CAREER EVENTS FOR
POSTGRADUATES
“I had many Festival Masterclasses
Our Festival Masterclasses are educational
Employer Webinars
Delivered by industry professionals and business
opportunities to workshops that talk about exciting careers
topics across multiple industries and are
representatives, these exciting events consist of
company presentations, virtual open days,
network with hosted by real business representatives. diversity events, business games and skills
workshops.
Watch the full video
THE NETWORKER MUBARAK THE SPECIALIST LIZZ
experts in my field.” You’ll get to understand your chosen industries
deeper and learn more about the realities of
interviews at: Course: International Dispute Resolution LLM Course: Disasters, Adaptation
& Development MA
changing businesses and sectors during the Careers Cafe
Dan
kcl.ac.uk/study/ Sector: Law
Sector: International Development Accounting, Accountability & Financial
aftermath of COVID-19. Our Careers Cafes provide an opportunity for
employers to work with you and your CVs and
postgraduate/ Mubarak made the most of the law
Lizz helped set up an international
Management MSc
applications and provide insider tips and
school’s connections with legal London
community/interviews to gain valuable experience for the future. development work placement in Thailand. support in a relaxed environment.
‘Being based in central London is an amazing ‘Our course lead arranged for all of his students to
advantage for postgraduate law students. You have attend an international conference on disaster risk
access to some of the leading worldwide law firms reduction in Istanbul. We talked to staff from the
and the Inns of Court, which makes it much easier Asian Disaster Preparedness Center (ADPC) about
kills
ional s
to attend events, meet practitioners and take part in the mutual benefits of a post-master’s internship
all the extracurricular things involved in studying and they agreed to establish this. Taking part in
te rnat n
postgraduate law. It’s equipped me with the skills I’m the internship in Bangkok really shaped my career. Gain in ning a foreig ern
r
by lea ith our Mod
going to need to succeed.’ Now I’m managing a post-earthquake recovery
programme in Nepal.’
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langua guage Cent
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kcl.ac
perfect career:
kcl.ac.uk/careers
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Once you enrol at King’s, you will automatically KCL SPACE SOCIET Y Reggie has been King’s official 15
become a member of King’s College London mascot since 1923 and he has been
Students’ Union (KCLSU). Run by students, for Tell us about your society through a lot in the last 90 years…
‘We are a group of like-minded students interested in space and/or
students, KCLSU is here to make sure you have a career in space exploration and development.’
REGGIE
the best student experience possible both on-
campus and online. What do you do?
INVOLVED
‘We run many hands-on activities such as astronomy,
model rocketry, mini rover, high altitude ballooning designs and
STEADY
builds. We also host quiz nights, networking events and talks with
industry, sponsors and space organisations.’
Who can join?
GO...
‘Anyone with a passion for all things space!’
Instagram: @KCLSpace
Facebook: /KCLSpace
Twitter: @KCLSpace
Becoming a member of one of our We spoke to three of our societies and
societies, activity groups or sports sports clubs to find out more about
clubs can be a great way to discover what they do, and how you can get
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what you’re good at, meet like-minded involved both on-campus and online.
people, boost your employability and
simply have fun!
R OYA L A P P R O VA L LOST AND FOUND
W H AT/S T U D E N T S’ U N I O N
In 1926, King’s The target of fierce
KCL WOMEN’S RUGBY students presented a intercollegiate rivalry,
KING’S INSIDER
toy Reggie to the Duke Reggie has been
and Duchess of York kidnapped on multiple
as a gift for the future occasions. He was
Queen of England. once reportedly found
Tell us about your team buried upside-down
in concrete near
‘The KCL Women’s Rugby team is a friendly and Waterloo Station!
fun-loving squad, who play great rugby and have
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even greater socials and tours. With us, you’re
guaranteed to have an amazing, inspiring and
exciting time both on and off the pitch!’
Who can join?
EMERGENCY ROAR
‘We take in players of any ability, whether you’ve S U R G E RY
Reggie has yet
played for years or never held a rugby ball in your hands,
Reggie has undergone another claim to
so don’t worry! There’s definitely a place for you on
a lot of surgery over the fame: in 1992 the King’s
the pitch.’
years, losing various student newspaper was
Instagram: @KCLWRFC KCL LGBT+ SOCIET Y parts of his anatomy
along his travels. At one
renamed Roar in
his honour.
Facebook: /KCLWRFC point, he was reduced
What do you do? to having a vacuum-
Twitter: @KCLWRFC cleaner hose for a tail.
‘The King’s LGBT+ Society provides a fun, safe, inclusive and
accessible environment for LGBT+ students and their friends to
meet, campaign on behalf of the LGBT+ student community, and
promote awareness of LGBT+ issues!’
Find out more about
Join in Who can join?
King’s favourite feline
‘We value our members who come from all liberation backgrounds
Discover our full list of activity groups & societies: and host a variety of events on-campus and online for people who on our webpages:
kclsu.org/groups/activities want to get involved in coffee socials; panel discussions; film nights;
arts & crafts hobby events and more!’
kcl.ac.uk/study/spotlight/
Instagram: @KCLGBT
Facebook: /KCLGBT reggie-the-lion
Twitter: @KCLGBT
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Want to find out more about student life at King’s?
There’s plenty of ways to get involved and to keep
our friendly support teams are here to help. in touch.
Student Support Student Wellbeing
Admissions Student Services KCLSU Wellbeing
Questions about your offer? Contact Our Student Services are here to help you KCLSU Wellbeing are here to support you
Admissions via the application portal. make the very most out of your experience in taking care of yourself. Check out our
at King’s and in London, supporting your wellbeing hub full of on-campus and online
W: apply.kcl.ac.uk journey from welcome week to graduation events, resources and activities to help
and beyond. Student Services can assist boost your wellbeing.
with any query, putting you in contact with
Counselling and Mental Health Support the most appropriate team. All services are W: kclsu.org/wellbeing
Our counselling and mental health support free and confidential. The team provide
services offer free and confidential online information on, and access to services
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Positive Peers
W H AT/ T O A S K
support for all our students. including:
• Academic, digital and employability skills Our KCLSU Wellbeing offer a Positive
W: kcl.ac.uk/counselling
• Disability support Peer scheme, where students can seek
E: counselling@kcl.ac.uk support and advice from trained students
• Housing support
• Money advice either through a peer support group or
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end of March.
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kcl.ac.uk/housing early to make the application
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process smoother this summer.
and counselling.
news on scholarships, If your course starts in September,
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