Dr. Alex Manning

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Biography

Before joining King's College London, Alex taught science in inner London secondary schools, holding roles such as form tutor and year group coordinator. He completed his PhD on urban science teachers, focusing on their views, experiences, and the influences on their decisions to remain in the profession. At King's, Alex contributes to various teaching programmes including the Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), Master of Arts in Education, and supervises PhD candidates. His research interests include teacher wellbeing, teacher experiences, department dynamics, teacher retention, and initial teacher education. Alex is a member of the Centre for Research in Education Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, specializing in science education. He has published works discussing teacher wellbeing and retention in educational contexts, contributing to both journal articles and book chapters.

Research Interests

Courses

PGCE Professional Studies PGCE Science/Physics MA Education PhD Supervision

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.