History & Political Economy BA/BSc

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

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King's College London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

LV22

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023 25-Jan-2023

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,850 / year

Apply Date 25-Jan-2023

Next Intake September-2023

History & Political Economy BA/BSc

About

Study history and political economy from the fall of Rome right up to the present day. You'll cover world economy and its history as well as the history of Western political ideas from Plato to the present. Develop research skills and gain knowledge of different methodological approaches (quantitative and qualitative) used in the field of Political Economy. Develop a deep understanding of history and its impact on todays world to equip you for a range of careers. Depending on the modules you choose, you can graduate with either a BA or a BSc degree.Develop skills for a career where you can apply your understanding of political, economic and historical issues to the real world in roles where you can make a difference e.g. civil service, think tanks, finance, consultancy, law, government, business and policy. Incorporate historical and economic analysis into your consideration of current events, giving you the tools to better understand challenges in todays globalised world.

Study history and political economy in a truly global way, with support from experts in virtually all parts of the world

Incorporate historical and economic analysis into your consideration of current events, giving you the tools to better understand challenges in today's globalised world

Develop skills for a career where you can apply your understanding of political, economic and historical issues to the real world in roles where you can make a difference, e.g. civil service, think tanks, finance, consultancy, law, government, business and policy

This is a cutting edge programme, jointly offered by the Departments of Political Economy and History, both ranked in the top 5 in the UK in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2022). It draws on the best of both departments, and on specialist expertise in the Department of European and International Studies and the Russia Institute.

Our location in the heart of London offers unrivalled access to the museums, libraries, historical sites, archives and cultural resources of the capital

Excellent employment prospects. King's is ranked 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2020).

Students have the option to study abroad at one of our partner institutions for the second semester of the second year. Current options include the University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore, and Georgetown University.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Certificate of General Secondary Education will not be considered for direct entry - study our International Foundation Programme instead. Please note: students completing King's International Foundation programme will not be able to progress onto our Dentistry programmes.

English Program Requirements

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Career

Employability

Some of our students go on to research in our department or at other institutions. Others have gone on to excel in a diverse range of careers such as teaching, journalism, cultural management, politics and world of finance.