Study at King's
Explore the big questions at a top 5 UK University (QS 26)
Can economic policies ever really be fair? At King's you'll explore the big questions to shape global change. Learn from world-leading expertise across the social science disciplines to find solutions to urgent global challenges.
Explore our Social Sciences and Public Policy subject areas
Conflict, Peace & Security - Develop analytical, research, and critical thinking skills while gaining practical insight into global conflict, security, and development - at one of the only academic departments in the world focused solely on the complexities of conflict and security.
Education - Shape education policymaking and address inequalities in access to learning by joining The School of Education, Communication and Society who have been at the forefront of teacher education and education research for over 130 years.
Geography, Environment & Sustainability - Join one of the largest and most interdisciplinary geography departments in the UK, founded in 1922 and ranked 14th in the world (QS 2026).
International Affairs & Development - Examine some of the most pressing issues facing global society today, from social development to emerging economies.
Languages - Join a globally influential centre of research in language education, sociolinguistics, and discourse studies, taught by internationally renowned academics.
Policy & Society - Enhance your critical and interdisciplinary understanding of policies to solve society’s challenges, at a department ranked the 3rd in the UK for Sociology and Social Policy (The Guardian University Guide 2025).
Politics & Economics - Join the only dedicated Department of Political Economy in the United Kingdom, ranked 4th in the UK for Politics (QS 2026).
Join our undergraduate online information sessions to discover more about our degrees and what student life at King's is like. You'll meet with students and staff and have the chance to ask any questions you may have.
Why study a degree at the Faculty of Social Sciences & Public Policy?
- Study at a UK top #10 university for Social Sciences (THE 2026) with world leading teaching expertise and a research community that includes politicians, business leaders, policy makers, activists and teachers.
- Join the next generation of scholars who seek to tackle some of the most important social, political and ethical issues of our time.
- Benefit from the interdisciplinary nature of many of our degrees – enabling flexibility to build around your interests.
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Hear from our students
Growing up I always had an interest in developing nations. Studying at King’s enables me to explore what I can do to bring change and promote equality.
I like how I can tailor my course to what I am interested in - I focus primarily on the EU, foreign policy, and Russia and Eastern Europe.
As a MSc Global Affairs student, I had the opportunity to explore my interests by tailoring the course to my goals, with a comprehensive list of modules. I have also been taught by experts who foster discussions and support us in the development of key skills.
Learning from each other and getting knowledge from debates and dialogues creates the total package for a good start in reaching your personal and professional goals in life. And last but not least, I got the best friendships for a lifetime.
The teaching and tutorial support far exceeded my expectations, and I relished being part of such a diverse and intellectually engaged cohort. A year later I began teaching at a university, where I have continued to grow professionally and reflect on the ideas we explored on the MA.
I am fortunate to have found a home at King’s College London. In short, I am placed at the epicentre of intellectual discourse at the King’s College London, studying with international students and thriving in a conducive environment that furthers my professional and voluntary experience.
We study a diverse range of topics, taking multifaceted approaches to develop more detailed understandings of what can change the social world.
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