Program Overview
The Affective Disorders at King's College London is a MSc programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Affective Disorders programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Affective Disorders programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Causes and Correlates of Affective Disorders
- Challenges in Treating Affective Disorders
- Research Methods and Statistics for Studying Affective Disorders
- Understanding Affective Disorders
- Research Project on Affective Disorders
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Degree in medicine, psychology, nursing, pharmacy, professions allied to medicine (e.g. radiography), or a scientific degree such as biomedical science, or neuroscience. A minimum 2:1 degree classification will be required.
Application procedureApplications must be made online using Kings online application portal apply.kcl.ac.uk and a non-refundable application fee of £50 applies.
Applications are normally processed within two weeks of the receipt of the applicants completed references. However, during February and March, applicants may take longer to process due to the volume we receive at this time.All applicants are welcome to visit the department by arrangement. Please call or email us to arrange this.
After review of the initial application, the admissions tutor may invite selected candidates to interview. It will be possible for overseas applicants to make arrangements to be interviewed via Skype or phone.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 25,950 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,950 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Application Deadline Mar, 2027
- Start Date Sep, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 12 months
