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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)
Political Economy
King's College London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Political Economy course at King's College London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
A*,A,A
Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at King's College London. These students are taking Political Economy or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Economics | A |
| Mathematics | A |
| History | A |
| Government and Politics | A |
| Psychology | A |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: L200
Here's what King's College London says about its Political Economy course.
Our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political Economy is a high- quality, interdisciplinary course that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand, analyse and contribute to the political and economic institutions of the 21st century, both in the UK and globally.
Depending on the modules you choose, you can graduate with either a BA or a BSc degree.
Key benefits
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Academic study of advanced, cutting-edge economics and political science concepts and methods.
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With over 150 members, the Department of Political Economy is one of the largest multi-disciplinary concentration of scholars with a focus in the field of political economy.
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Key research and teaching areas of the department include subjects and topics from economics, political science, public policy, and political theory.
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Your learning will be supported by an internationally recognised team of experts and leaders in their fields.
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The degree features a wide range of required and optional modules covering theory and empirics in the field of political economy and will develop your qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
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You can choose to take a number of optional modules offered through our other Programmes (e.g., Politics BA/BSc, PPE), in addition to those offered as part of the main Political Economy degree course.
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We rank 4th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Course essentials The course is primarily taught on the King’s College London Strand and Waterloo Campuses. The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political Economy puts you close to all the facilities offered by the College and within easy reach of the cultural attractions of Southbank and Covent Garden. The library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Special features Optional study abroad On this programme, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office. Together with partner organisations around the world, you will be supported in navigating your international, educational journey, developing new skills and competences and learning to apply different perspectives to your chosen discipline.
Source: King's College London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)
Department
Political Economy
Location
Main Site | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Economic policy
Start date
29 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at King's College London
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from King's College London students who took the Political Economy course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
84%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
92%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
87%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
73%
low
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
75%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
79%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
76%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
67%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
84%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
68%
med
Academic support
87%
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Academic support
87%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
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Organisation and management
83%
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Organisation and management
83%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
88%
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How well organised is your course?
80%
low
Learning resources
89%
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Learning resources
89%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
86%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
92%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
90%
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Student voice
79%
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Student voice
79%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
68%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
88%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
81%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
70%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
88%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
86%
med
Student information
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Graduate prospects
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from King's College London graduates who took Political Economy - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£36.9k
First year after graduation
£39.4k
Third year after graduation
£47.4k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Political Economy.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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