Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component.

We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.

Contextual A-Level Information

Required grades: ABB

International Baccalaureate Diploma

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels.

The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.

Contextual International Baccalaureate information:

33 points overall or an aggregate score of 16 from three Higher Levels.

The total point score of 33 includes TOK/EE.

Alternative accepted qualifications

Qualifications

Access to HE Diploma

Standard requirements

The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 36 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 9 at Merit.

Contextual requirements

Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 15 at Merit.

International applicants

Equivalent International qualifications

Select a country

Hong Kong SAR

Accepted award:

Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)

Required grades:

For programmes that don’t require Maths: 5, 5, 5 in three elective subjects in addition to 5, 4, in two core subjects excluding Citizenship and Social Development. For programmes that require Maths: 5 in Core Mathematics and 5 in Extended Mathematics M1 or M2, in addition to 4 in another Core subject (excluding Citizenship and Social Development) and 5, 5 in two further elective subjects.

Required subject:

Where our online prospectus specifies a non-Maths A Level subject and grade requirement, the equivalent HKDSE requirement in an elective subject is: A* = 5; A = 5; B = 4.

Please note

Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above

English language requirements

English language band: B

Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.

Help for international applicants

The King's International Foundation Programme is a one-year specialist academic preparation programme designed for ambitious international students who want to study an undergraduate degree in the UK. Please note that UK students typically do not qualify for this programme.

Tailored pathways develop your subject knowledge, introduce you to UK higher education and enhance your academic English. We also offer an extended option comprising five weeks' intensive online English language preparation for those who need a language boost before joining the substantive King's International Foundation Programme.

As a King’s student from day one, you can access all our facilities, activities and support. You will also have a personal tutor for guidance and support with your studies and degree application.

Below are the Recommended pathways for you to study this course, but if you want, you can also find out more about the King's International Foundation Programme.

Recommended pathways

Liberal Arts & Media + Social Sciences

Liberal arts and social sciences could lead to degrees in subjects like Modern Languages, Culture, Media & Creative Industries, Literature and Classics.Liberal Arts & Media + Global Politics

Take liberal arts and global politics if you want to apply for degrees in Political Economy, European Politics, Digital Media & Culture, and more.Liberal Arts & Media + Economics

Combining economics and liberal arts is a great choice if you'd like to study Business Management, International Management, Political Economy, and more.Social Sciences + Economics

When you study social sciences and economics, you can apply for degrees in International Management, Social Sciences, Political Economy and beyond.Social Sciences + Global Politics

Pick global politics and social sciences if you want to study Global Health and Social Science, European Politics, Social Sciences and more.Global Politics + Economics

When you study economics and global politics together, you’ll also be eligible to apply for degrees in Politics, Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and more.

Eligible pathways

Business & Economics Pathway

The King’s International Foundation Programme (Business & Economics) is a specialist programme that helps ambitious international students find the right pathway and combination of modules to progress to undergraduate study. It is a one-year, full-time, level 3 pre-undergraduate academic programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study at King’s College London or other top UK universities. Students who successfully complete the programme receive a Foundation Certificate. It aims to develop your academic language, essential subject knowledge, and study skills, and introduce you to the UK education system so that you are fully prepared for your degree.Health, Life & Biosciences Pathway

The King’s International Foundation Programme (Health, Life & Biosciences) is a specialist programme that helps ambitious international students find the right pathway and combination of modules to progress to undergraduate study. It is a one-year, full-time, level 3 pre-undergraduate academic programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study at King’s College London or other top UK universities. Students who successfully complete the programme receive a Foundation Certificate. It aims to develop your academic language, essential subject knowledge, and study skills, and introduce you to the UK education system so that you are fully prepared for your degree.STEM & Natural Sciences Pathway

The King’s International Foundation Programme (STEM & Natural Sciences) is a specialist programme that helps ambitious international students find the right pathway and combination of modules to progress to undergraduate study. It is a one-year, full-time, level 3 pre-undergraduate academic programme designed to prepare you for undergraduate study at King’s College London or other top UK universities. Students who successfully complete the programme receive a Foundation Certificate. It aims to develop your academic language, essential subject knowledge, and study skills, and introduce you to the UK education system so that you are fully prepared for your degree.

Selection process

Contextual consideration

We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.

Deferrals

Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.

If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.

Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.

Foundation courses

Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.

We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.

The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.

Graduates

Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.

Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.

Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.

Personal Statement

Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans, as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.

We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications.

Transfers

Transfers into this programme are not permitted.

Key Information

UCAS code:

L900, L901 (with a year abroad)

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full-time

Required A-Levels:

Duration:

Three years full-time, or four years with a year abroad

Application status:

Start date:

September 2027

Application deadline:

13 January 2027

Optional study abroad

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