BA International Politics is a high calibre programme designed to span the conventional divide between politics and international relations by introducing students to the study of politics in European and global settings. The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at many levels: global, regional, national, and local.
KEY BENEFITS
- An international focus to prepare students for work in an increasingly interdependent world
- Academic study of international history and political concepts
- Teaching by an international team of experts
- The degree is closely related to the BA/BSc in Politics of the International Economy; students will be able to take a number of optional courses offered by that degree, in addition to those offered as part of the main degree programme
UCAS code
L240
Programme type
Single honours
Duration
Three years FT, six years PT
Location
Strand Campus
Year of entry 2014
Offered by
School of Social Science and Public Policy
Department of Political Economy
Closing date
Please refer to the
UCAS website for application deadline dates, or contact the relevant Admissions Office for further advice
Fees & funding
For information on fees and funding for undergraduate programmes at King's go to
http://www.kcl.ac.uk/ug/funding/ CONTACTS
Address
Strand Campus
7th Floor, Melbourne House
46 Aldwych
London WC2B 2LL
Email
Tel
+44 (0) 20 7848 1403/7216
Fax
+44 (0) 20 7848 7200
PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at many levels: global, regional, national, and local. Accordingly, the BA in International Politics relates the study of politics to developing knowledge and understanding of the relations between government and society. Exploring those issues gives a central place to questions of political order and decision making.
The programme will equip students to think critically and independently about these issues and to develop the range of skills that will support their intellectual, vocational and personal development. Students will be able to gather, organise and deploy evidence, discriminate appropriately to synthesise relevant information, construct reasoned arguments and reflect on their own learning so as to be better equipped for life-long learning.
ABOUT THE Department of Political Economy
CAREERS
Students on both programmes acquire a skill-set that equips them to work in a policy development environment in governmental or NGO settings.
TEACHING STYLE
Sitting within the School of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Political Economy has an interdisciplinary, social science ethos that cultivates a highly stimulating intellectual environment attracting leading scholars. A research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary international political and policy issues. A variety of teaching methods are used on the programme. Most modules use lectures accompanied by small tutorial groups.
STRUCTURE OF PROGRAMMES & ASSESSMENT
The Department offers two related undergraduate programmes: the BA (Hons) in International Politics and the BA/BSc in Politics of the International Economy. The modules students take on both degrees will be assessed through a range of techniques including examinations, coursework and tutorial participation.
LOCATION
Teaching is based on the Strand Campus with all the facilities offered by the College easily available and the cultural attractions of the South Bank and Covent Garden on its doorstep. The library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.
The Department offers two related undergraduate programmes: the BA (Hons) in International Politics and the BA/BSc in Politics of the International Economy. The modules students take on both degrees will be assessed through a range of techniques including examinations, coursework and tutorial participation.
YEAR 1
In year 1, students take 1 core and 4 compulsory modules.
YEAR 1 CORE
- Studying Politics (Core)
- World Politics since 1945 (Compulsory)
- Comparing Political Systems (Compulsory)
- Introduction to Political Theory (Compulsory)
- Reading Politics (Compulsory)
YEAR 2
In year 2, students take a combination of core and optional modules.
YEAR 2 CORE
- Political Economy: Concepts and Issues
- Research Methods for Political Science
YEAR 2 OPTIONS
- Modern Political Thought
- Political Change in Europe
- The International Politics of Energy
- The Politics of Foreign Policy
- Political Theory of Capitalism
- Ethics, Economics & Environmental Protection
- Individual Research Project
YEAR 3
In year 3, students combine their core Dissertation module with a selection of optional modules.
YEAR 3 CORE
YEAR 3 OPTIONS
- Advanced Research Methods for Politics
- Political Economy: Advanced Analysis
- Religion and Politics
- Commerce, Liberty & Virtue
- Game Theory & Strategic Decision Making
- Varieties of Capitalism
- Democracy & Development
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Australia
Tertiary Entrance Ranking
97+ ATAR, or an OP of band 2 for Queensland. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Austria
Reifezeugnis (Matura)
Reifezeugnis with 1. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Belgium
Certificat D
Certificat D’Enseignement Secondaire Superieur/Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs with 8 or 18 . At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Brazil
Brazil
High School Leaving Certificate (Certificado de Ensino Médio) with 8 OR B OR Muito Bom PLUS at least one year of Bacharel/Licenciado at a Brazilian University with a GPA of at least 8.0 OR the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAA. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Bulgaria
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie with the majority of subject marks of 5.5. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Canada
Secondary School Certificate/Diploma
High School Certificate/Diploma with 90% OR Ontario University Preparatory Course with 90% at five grade 12 4U subjects. The sixth subject may be at 4U or 4U/C level. OR the Quebec CEGEP Cote R with an overall R score of 33. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Chile
Chile
Licencia de Educación Media with 6 PLUS at least one year of the Licenciatura at a Chilean university with a mark of 5 OR the Kings College London International Foundation Programme OR 3 A-levels with grades of AAA. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
China
Gao Kao (University Entrance Examination)
University Entrance Examination plus an accredited Access/Foundation Year at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Chinese university with at least 80%. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Cyprus
Apolytirion
Apolytirion (School Leaving Certificate) with 19 plus at least an additional foundation/Access year. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Czech Republic
Maturita
The Maturita with 1 overall. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Denmark
Studentereksamen or Hjere Forberedelseseksamen
Studentereksamen or Højere Forberedelseseksamen with 11. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Estonia
Gmnaasiumi lputunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with majority marks of 5. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Finland
Ylioppilastutkinto/Studentexamen (National Matriculation)
Ylioppilastutkinto with 6 . At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
France
Baccalaureat (including the option internationale baccalaureat)
The Baccalaureat with 14 overall . At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Germany
Abitur
Abitur with 1.3 overall . At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Ghana
School Leaving Certificate
the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 international Cambridge-board A levels at AAA. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Greece
Apolytirion
Apolytirion with 19. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Hong Kong
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE)
Three elective subjects at minimum Levels 5, 5, 5 plus Level 4 in each of the four core subjects.
Hungary
Erettsegi
Erettsegi with 5. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
India
School Leaving Certificate
School Leaving Certificate with 85% overall OR School Leaving Certificate with 75% with at least a foundation/Access year or year of undergraduate study at an Indian university. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Iran
School Leaving Certificate
Pre-University Certificate (Peeshdaneshgahe) OR the National Entrance Exam (Kunkur) with 17 OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAA. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Ireland
Irish Leaving Certificate (Higher level unless otherwise stated)
A1 A1 A1 A2 B1 B1. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Italy
Esame di Stato
Esame di Stato with 90 with high marks. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Japan
School Leaving Certificate
Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate (Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho) PLUS 3 Cambridge Board International A-levels at AAA OR an Associate degree or Diploma from a Junior College (Jun-Gakushi) with a GPA of 3.3 or B+ or 4 OR a foundation year. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Latvia
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education)
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu with 9 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Latvian university. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Lithuania
Brandos Atestatas (Maturity Certificate)
Brandos Atestatas with 9 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Lithuanian university. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Luxembourg
Diplome de Fin D
Diplome de Fin D’Etudes Secondaires with tres Bien. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Malta
Matriculation Certificate - Advanced level
Matriculation Certificate with AAA. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Mexico
Mexico
The Bachillerato with a mark of 8 PLUS the King’s College London International Foundation Programme OR at least one year of the Licenciado study with an overall average mark of at least 8/10 OR A-levels with grades of AAA. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Moldova
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9 . At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Netherlands
Diploma Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO)
VWO with 8.0. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
New Zealand
National Certificate of Educational Achievement Level 3 (NCEA)
The NCEA level 3 with E in the majority of standards/modules in four subjects. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Nigeria
School Leaving Certificate
The Senior School Certificate (SSC/SSCE) OR the West African Senior School Certificate (WASSC/WASSCE) PLUS 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAA. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Norway
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering (Upper Secondary Leaving Certificate)
Vitnemal-videregaende opplaering grade 5. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Pakistan
High School Certificate (HSSC)
High School Certificate with A1 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Pakistani university. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Poland
Matura
Matura with 85% in extended level subjects. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Portugal
Diploma de Ensino Secundário
Diploma de Ensino Secundário with 18. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Romania
School Leaving Certificate
Diploma de Bacalaureat with 9. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Russia
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obrazovanii (Certificate of Secondary Education)
Attest o (Polnom) Srednem Obshchem Obrazovanii with an average of 4.5 and at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Russian university. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Saudi Arabia
School Leaving Certificate
College of Technology Diploma OR Higher Technical Institute Diploma OR Junior Health College Diploma OR Undergraduate Diploma with 85% OR 3 Cambridge International A levels at AAA. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Singapore
Singapore A Level
AAA in three content-based H2 subjects. Knowledge and Inquiry is not considered as part of the offer. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Slovakia
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuska/Maturita
Vysvedcenie Maturitnej Skuske/Maturita with 1. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Slovenia
Maturitetno Spricevalo (Secondary School Leaving Certificate)
Maturitetno Spricevalo with 5. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
South Africa
South African Senior Certificate/National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement
The National Senior Certificate with Matriculation endorsement with AAAAB. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Spain
Titulo de Bachiller
Titulo de Bachiller with 9 overall. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Sweden
Fullständigt Slutbetyg (School Leaving Certificate)
Fullstandigt Slutbetyg with MVG. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Switzerland
Federal Maturity Certificate
Federal Maturity Certificate with an overall mark of 5. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Turkey
Lise Diplomasi (High School Diploma)
Lise Diplomasi with an overall mark of 4 with at least a foundation/Access year or one year of undergraduate study at a Turkish university. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
United Kingdom
A levels
AAA
Compulsory subjects
At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Access to HE Diploma
Access Diploma with 36 Level 3 credits from units awarded at Distinction, with the remaining credits at Merit. Supplementary information and achievement e.g marks for certain credits/subjects may be required depending on course content. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
Cambridge Pre-U
3 Pre-U principal subjects with grades of D3 D3 D3 . At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma
Considered on an individual basis
Scottish Highers & Advanced Highers
AAAAB in Highers and AA at Advanced Higher. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
International Baccalaureate
35 points and HL 666. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
European Baccalaureate
85% overall. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
USA
Advanced Placement Tests and/or SAT/ACT (SAT/ACT acceptable only where stipulated)
Three AP subjects with 555 OR SAT with a total score of 1900 with at least 600 in each section or the ACT with a score of 28 plus 3 SAT-S with a score of 600 in each. At least one essay focussed subject preferred.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
If you are interested in coming to King’s, you should apply through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) and apply online via the UCAS website (click on 'apply'). If you are applying through a school or college, you will need to obtain a 'buzzword' from the centre you are applying through. Alternatively, you can apply as an individual, independent of a school or college. Please see the UCAS website for instructions. The UCAS institution code name for King’s is KCL, and the institution code is K60.
There are a few programmes which require direct application to King's, this will be stated above
Our admissions team carefully reviews all applications. They are looking for applicants who can achieve high academic standards. They are also keen to see evidence that the applicant has taken care in producing their personal statement and that they have thought about why our degree is best for them. All students who receive an offer are invited to an open day, where they have the opportunity to meet staff and current students to find out more about the programme.