I spoke to the graduate tutor at KCL and she has suggested I wait until I get my final results for the MA but she did not exclude the possibility I may be able to start a PhD at King's in September 2009.Obviously that would mean taking a gap year but again that will give me time to do a PGCE in the meantime.That will leave my options open.

I still have my final dissertation to hand in, worth 1/3 of my MA so you never know. I haven't got all my marks back either. I may with a little bit of luck get a 2:1 but it won't be easy.Opting for a 1st in my final dissertation is not very realistic unless I can get some tips on how to improve my essay writing skills. I've had a tough year commuting between Brussels and London every week during the first 3 months of my Ma which has effected my work(full time MA).It has not been an easy ride.Any further advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks

I have been saving to do a PhD for several years now...
I would like to stay at King's College as I am into colonial and post-colonial literature. If not perhaps I would be interested in applying at UCl or even Sheffield and Liverpool.

I have personal funds. I can pay my PhD myself. What difference does this make? Thanks

I am currently doing an MA in Spanish and Latin American Studies at King's College. I really want to apply for a PhD only I am more than likely to get a 2:2 in my MA. Is there any hope for me?
Will my BA with a 2:1 count at all?