Program Overview
The Palliative Care 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 Palliative Care 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
- Tuition: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Palliative Care 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
- Research Methods and Statistics in Palliative Care
- Biology and Management of Symptoms in Advanced Disease
- Psychosocial, Cultural, Ethical and Spiritual Issues
- Service Organisation and Policy in Palliative Care
- Advanced Psychosocial Ethical and Spiritual Care
- Applying Epidemiology in Palliative Care
- Service Development and Management
- Advanced Pain and Symptom Control
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
A degree in medicine, nursing or dentistry or a 2:1 degree in life sciences or social sciences from a UK or overseas university. You must also have experience of working in palliative care or an associated area, eg clinical or social care research.
Application procedure
- The staff interviews candidates, usually with two members of the department, to discuss your palliative care experience, reasons for wanting to join the programme, and your research interests. We are happy to interview overseas applicants via telephone or Skype. Applications are subject to a \xc2\xa350 non-refundable application fee.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 20,700 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 7,200 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
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, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2031-03-18
- Start Date 2018-09-01
- Language English
- Duration 12 months