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Architecture & Planning Courses at King's College London

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King’s College London has 2 intakes in a year for PG Architecture and Planning Courses (Fall and Spring).

  • King's College London UG UCAS application deadline is Jan 29, 2025. 

King’s College London Architecture and Planning Courses and Fees 2025

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MS(1 course)
INR 37 L
Duration1 year
Exam AcceptedIELTS: 6.5 & Above

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King’s College London Architecture and Planning Ranking 2025

King’s College London Architecture and Planning Courses Admission Dates 2025

King’s College London Architecture and Planning Courses Scholarships 2025

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Students Ratings & Reviews

4.2/5
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Vibe of Campus
  • Academically oriented
  • Multi-dimensional
  • Friendly
  • Liberal
Student Views
  • 38% students never faced discrimination in this university
Internships3.9
Part time work4.2
Post study jobs4
Quality of faculty4.4
Student Life4.6
Value for money3.9
Public transportation4.7
Safety3.7
Indian Food4.6
Permanent Immigration3.9
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BEng Biomedical Engineering - Batch of 2026
4.1
The transition to London helped me gain social skills and boost confidence.
Tips: London can be incredibly expensive. However, there are several ways to find affordable ways of living as a student so ensure you do your research before moving to London. KCL and London in general are very metropolitan so there are countless cultures and ethnicities to mingle with, making it smooth and quite enjoyable. For scholarships, it's quite difficult to avail of any as most are offered to Masters students and the UK very rarely offers scholarships for international students. However, there are different ways to avail of bursaries depending on your university/course. Students should ensure they do extensive research as they tend to be hidden.
Likes (Public transportation): London's public transport is world-renowned, very well-connected, and also very easy to navigate and understand. However, it does tend to be quite expensive if you live far from the city centre. There are buses, the London Underground and the London Overground. Most train services end at night but on the weekend, there are night tubes that run late into the night so it's possible to get home after night out.
Dislikes (Post study jobs): It is quite difficult to secure a job if you're not studying for a highly-value degree. Visa sponsorship is quite easy to secure, especially at bigger firms. Again, depending on the major studied, salaries and roles can range from impossible to secure to incredible remunerative.
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MSc in Banking & Finance - Batch of 2024
3.9
One of the financial hubs in the world does help you to transform.
Tips: King's College provides you with various opportunities to showcase your talent. I did transition after coming here both academically and personally. I did not get any scholarships but the college does provide them and other financial aid is available as well.
Likes (Quality of faculty): The faculty here is really qualified with much knowledge and expertise. Most of them work in the banking and finance fields simultaneously. Friendly, helpful and very much approachable if needed. Teaching methods are also very up-to-date and provide access to financial software such as Bloomberg, Stata and MATLAB.
Dislikes (Value for money): Being an international student, 40 Lakhs of tuition fees for one year of Masters degree plus living expenses in London, with no job placement and security, the value for money is not justified. Part-time work hours for students are also very restricted.
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BSc Physics - Batch of 2025
3.1
King's College London does not provide much internship opportunities.
Tips: There was not much of a cultural shift. Coming from a metropolitan city, like Delhi, to another metropolitan didn't seem like much of a difference. The only thing that is needed to get used to the city is the cost of living. Takes about a month or so to adjust to the cost of daily expenses. I did not get any scholarships as I am not eligible for any. Being an Indian male studying Physics doesn't really suit the majority of scholarships at King's. The teaching faculty is generally good but the admin staff is not that great for our department. They will always find a way to make you run around to get basic things like your marks or even exam papers. Overall, I am quite satisfied with my experiences here.
Likes (Public transportation): Covent Garden and Holborn station are within walking distance of campus, but using public transportation can quickly become expensive if you exceed your budget. Buses are a good alternative, but convenience depends on where you live and the route you travel. The tube is definitely faster.
Dislikes (Internships): There is not much support from the university. Generally, one has to be part of the relevant student groups/societies to get an idea of how the internship process works in the field of choice. The university has some help available to review CVs/Cover Letters and a practice interview round.
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BSc in Business Management - Batch of 2024
4.3
Great but could be better
Tips: The process of shifting is quite well but learn to find all the contacts needed beforehand to solve issues. Contact people and don't hesitate. Find fixed places to eat quickly. Join forums or clubs etc. in case you will feel lonely really fast even if you have friends. Talk to everyone a little and branch out.
Likes (Indian Food): I prefer cooking myself but there are still many Indian food options in London. Most of them are quite well made as well. As for pricing, it's cheaper if you go to the restaurant and not if you order at home. Try to find places with student discounts because they have many of those.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It has quite a direct way of immigration if you're a student. There's the graduate visa option for now which can give you time to search for jobs etc. There are also a lot of immigrants which shows it's not exactly impossible. The only issue is the current government which may come out with new policies making it tough.
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3.8
Most beautiful campus in London
Tips: It is a top university and one of the best in the UK. Its campuses are at the heart of London, with so many sites and attractions nearby. However, this does mean the university is not for everyone as it is a very busy and fast-paced environment in London.
Likes (Quality of faculty): King's College London has amazing faculty members for all different departments. It also has several university campuses and student halls across London. The university has top-end lecture halls, laboratories and sports facilities. It has unarguably the best university campuses in London compared to other London universities.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): Immigration lawns are very strict at the moment in the UK. Difficult to find jobs in the UK as a whole but is slightly easier to find jobs in London. This does however mean jobs, especially graduate jobs in London are very competitive. To get more immigration information please refer to the UK government website.
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BSc Psychology - Batch of 2026
3.6
Overall good experience at KCL.
Tips: The city is good. The course has a great structure and the university has a lot of resources. The degree is tough but rewarding. There are a lot of opportunities for internships/placements. Living in London is a great experience (barring the slight safety problems).
Likes (Public transportation): London has very accessible public transport. Between the tube, overground, national express, bus, night buses and walking, I think it's possible to get anywhere in London. As a student, you also get a discount on public transport. It's available most times of the day and is very convenient to use.
Dislikes (Permanent Immigration): It's possible to get permanent immigration, but it's difficult to get a sponsorship. It truly depends on what course you're doing and what market you're applying for jobs in. If I had the chance I would consider permanently migrating to the UK for sure. The job prospects and academic potential here are far higher than my country of origin.
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King’s College London Architecture and Planning FAQs 2025

Q:   What do student reviews say about King's College London?

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King’s college London is considered to be one of the best schools in the country, and it is ranked #201 in Architecture and Planning course among the top notch universities around. The students who are currently studying at this College speak fondly about it. The first thing that the students enjoy is the location of this place, it is located in the center of London and near the River Thames, which makes it easily connected to all the attractions. They also love the connections that they have the opportunity to build as it is a close knitted community.

They say that the growth in their careers, their personalities, and employability are incredible. All in all, the students enjoy a variety of cultural phenomenon, the opportunity to build meaningful connections, and the positive atmosphere.

Q:   Is it hard for Indian students to get admission at King's College London for Architecture and Planning courses?

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It is a quite selective School, as the King’s College acceptance rate stands at 11.1% for the year 2024 meaning, out of every 100 applicants, only 11 were rolled out an offer letter. The international students need to meet many requirements according to the programs they are choosing, but here are some basic requirements that a student have to fulfil to be able to enroll in Architecture and Planning courses at King’s College London:

·         Application form

·         Academic transcripts of the schools and colleges the student attended

·         GRE/GMAT

·         Letter of Recommendations

·         English language qualification (IELTS/TOEFL/Cambridge English Test)

·         Interview (optional)

Please note that KCL is also focused on extracurricular activities, so if a student has been participating in these sort of activities, a mention can be their ticket to KCL Architecture and Planning courses.

Q:   Is studying at King's College London expensive for international students?

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London is considered one of the most expensive cities to live at, and the King’s College London is located in central London near River Thames which makes it even more costly. Considering all these factors, it gets a little hard for an international student to manage their finances, but by careful planning it is not impossible to get the best of your student life there.

According to the students already living there, an international student will need anywhere between EUR 485 (INR 44 K) to EUR 600 (INR 54 K) weekly for a decent lifestyle in central London.

Please refer to this table to understand the costs associated with International students living in London:

Fee components

Amount (for 12 months - 2 years)

Tuition

INR 25.03 L - 49.84 L

Hostel

INR 10.8 L - 11.37 L

Insurance

INR 86.91 K

Others

INR 8.4 K - 13.44 K

Total fee

INR 36.78 L - 62.21 L

Q:   What are the English language proficiency requirements for Architecture and Planning Programs at King's College London?

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As a part of KCL application process, Indian students are required to take an English proficiency test. The students can take any of these mentioned tests; IELTS/TOEFL iBT/Cambridge English Test/PTE.

They will have to meet certain standards for each test:

English proficiency test

 Minimum score required

Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) / Cambridge C1 Advanced

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) / Cambridge C2 Proficiency

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

IELTS (Academic)

7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill

IELTS (Online)

7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

The university also accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) for UKVI. It does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online

69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each communicative skill

Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) / Cambridge C1 Advanced

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

Q:   Which college is better for Architecture and Planning courses among UCL and King's College London?

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While King’s college London specializes in Humanities, Law programs, and Literature programs, UCL is well renowned for their Architecture and Planning courses. It is much harder to get into UCL than King’s College London because of the selection process that they follow.

Here is the table showing comparison between both the schools for Architecture and Planning courses:

Basis

UCL (University College London)

KCL (King’s College London)

Entry standards

UCL is harder to get into than KCL. UCL students typically have higher grades.

KCL is 19th in the country for entry standards.

Offer rates

UCL has an offer rate of 29.5%.

KCL has an offer rate of 39.3%.

Applications/accepted ratio

UCL has an applications/accepted ratio of 10.08.

KCL has an applications/accepted ratio of 9.6.

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Answered a week ago

Considering the acceptance rate of the 3 universities i.e Regent's University London or King's College or Brunel University, it can be said that it is very difficult to get into King's College. A comparison of these 3 universities is given below: 

Regent's University London comparison

 

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Akanksha Malhotra

Contributor-Level 10

Answered a month ago

As a part of KCL’s application process, Indian students are required to take an English proficiency test. The students can take any of these mentioned tests; IELTS/TOEFL iBT/Cambridge English Test/PTE.

They will have to meet certain standards for each test:

English proficiency test

 Minimum score required

Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) / Cambridge C1 Advanced

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) / Cambridge C2 Proficiency

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

IELTS (Academic)

7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill

IELTS (Online)

7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill

Pearson Test of English (Academic)

The university also accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) for UKVI. It does not accept Pearson Test of English (Academic) Online

69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each communicative skill

Cambridge Advanced Certificate (CAE) / Cambridge C1 Advanced

185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill

 

 

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

It is a quite selective School, as the King’s College acceptance rate stands at 11.1% for the year 2024 meaning, out of every 100 applicants, only 11 were rolled out an offer letter. The international students need to meet many requirements according to the programs they are choosing, but here are s

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

King’s college London is considered to be one of the best schools in the country, and it is ranked #201 in Engineering course among the top notch universities around. The students who are currently studying at this College speak fondly about it. The first thing that the students enjoy is the locatio

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 8

Answered a month ago

London is considered one of the most expensive cities to live at, and the King’s College London is located in central London near River Thames which makes it even more costly. Considering all these factors, it gets a little hard for an international student to manage their finances, but by careful p

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Loveleen Sharma

Contributor-Level 8

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