School of Social Science and Public Policy

Social Science & Public Policy brings together undergraduate teaching in the Departments of Education & Professional Studies, Geography, Management, Political Economy and War Studies.

The School’s approach is multidisciplinary and policy oriented, giving it a distinctive character when compared with social science schools organised along more traditional disciplinary lines. A variety of disciplines are represented amongst the School’s staff, which go well beyond the social sciences to include the physical sciences and the humanities. Undergraduate programmes within the School are all taught by high performance departments with impressive academic records, and the depth and range of interests that exist are reflected in the programmes on offer.

The programmes available within the School are informed by key issues of public concern, public debate and public policy. Members of staff often give direct advice to central and local government, as well as to commercial and voluntary organisations, and are actively involved in public debate on controversial issues, such as the environment, educational standards, health policy or military operations. Located in the heart of London, King’s maintains good connections with government departments as well as with key national and international organisations with headquarters nearby, while at the same time reaching into local communities.

International Foundation Programme in Humanities & Social Sciences
For details of this programme and available pathway routes into the School of Social Science & Public Policy for international students who do not yet qualify for direct entry please see http://www.kcl.ac.uk/elc.