King's College London Speciality : International Relations
programme: International Relations

What I Like:

Diverse Community: One of the best things about King’s College London is the incredibly diverse and international student body. It creates an environment where you can meet people from various cultural backgrounds, which really enriches the learning experience.
Academic Excellence: King’s, being a Russell Group university, offers high-quality education. The professors are often leaders in their fields, and the resources available, such as libraries and research facilities, are impressive.
Location: The campus’s central London location offers students access to a wealth of opportunities, from internships and jobs to cultural experiences and networking events.
What I Dislike:

Administrative Processes: I found that the administration, particularly around timetabling and communication, could be more streamlined. There were moments where clarity and efficiency were lacking, especially around exam periods.
Support Services: While there are a lot of services available, such as mental health support and career services, accessing them can be difficult. The waiting times are long, and it can feel like you’re not getting timely help when you need it most.
What I Would Change:

More Personalised Career Support: King’s has a good career service, but given the diversity of career goals among students, more personalised guidance would be incredibly beneficial. Tailored support based on industry or individual aspirations could help students navigate their post-university path more effectively.
Overall, King’s College London has offered me a world-class education and a rich social experience, but there are areas like student support and administrative processes that could benefit from more attention and improvement.

Both the setting and the campus are fantastic. It is stunning and real. I’d most certainly come back here for a second degree. King’s college has very intelligent academics that add value and intrigue to the classes.

I am an International Relations student at King’s and the modules that this course has to offer is of great interest to me. I find that many aspects of the course are not predominantly Eurocentric and extend to various geopolitical topics and issues for debate. I also receive good support with career prospects and undergraduate internship schemes that I can apply to and consider as a postgraduate career path. I would say that the personal tutor scheme could be improved in communication, in efforts to support students in any difficulties experienced with the course.

It’s a great university, with a large number of international students. Apart from academics, The university really succeeds in creating a sense of community amongst students. The institute focuses on providing students with a very holistic university experience.

I had the best three years at this university, teaching standards are incredibly high and I know I’ve made friends for life, both English and International. The social life could be improved on but it was the perfect Uni for me!

Like all University experiences in central London, studying at King’s definitely makes you think about what it would’ve been like going to a ‘campus’ university. You truly feel like it’s you against one of the most metropolitan cities in the world…which is a tool you need to learn to wield. Thank aside, staff is genuinely helpful, and content-wise, not much different from our neighbours across the street (LSE). There’s also a very active student body, if that’s the thing that interests you.

Overall, the university is good. The professors are very good and the quality of the education is high. Nevertheless, the few contact hours within the humanities courses means students are required to do most of the work through independent study. This includes reading academic articles, etc… The administration at king’s is not good.

Overall, the university is good. The professors are very good and the quality of the education is high. Nevertheless, the few contact hours within the humanities courses means students are required to do most of the work through independent study. This includes reading academic articles, etc… The administration at king’s is not good.

The student life in this university is great, and I appreciate how international it is. There are so many activities to be a part of in order to immerse yourself in student life, whilst meeting people from different backgrounds and thus, making an individual more well-rounded and open to new opportunities in different countries.

My time at King’s has proved an incredible experience. Studying at a world-class institution in one of the greatest cities in the world has given me so many opportunities to grow in multiple ways. Academically I’ve become so much more confident in voicing my opinions and supporting my arguments in a rigorous environment. I’ve had the chance to meet with leaders in my field of interest, whether it be as a visiting lecturer (one of the many advantages of being a central London university) or my own professor, and interact with them personally. On a personal level, living and navigating London has challenged me in so many great ways. Being in student halls has allowed me to live centrally and explore the city in a safe and comfortable way, knowing I always have a friendly campus to come home to. London truly caters to everyone, whether it be art, theatre, music, clubbing, dancing or sports you can always find your people. You’re never bored! King’s has offered me such a broad university experience, and let me grow as a student and a person. I’m going to miss it!!