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Located in the heart of London, we offer the chance to explore the economic, political, social and cultural dimensions of key contemporary issues, ranging from European integration and globalisation to the financial crisis and its effects on our economies and everyday lives.

We offer a range of masters programmes covering International Political Economy, European Studies, Asian and International Affairs, and Policies and Governance in Europe. 

MA awards

Duration: Two years full-time, one year China, one year London

Study Double Masters in Asian & International Affairs in the Department of European & International Studies at King's College London, and Renmin University of China.

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Duration: Full-time: two years (one year at Luiss, one year at King’s College London)

Study the Double Masters in Policies & Governance in Europe in the Department of European and International Studies at King's College London and Luiss University in Rome.

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Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time

Our European Studies MA course will give you a detailed understanding of the politics, history, economy and societies of Europe. As a full-time student, you may also take either a French or German pathway, which offers you the opportunity to complete a master’s degree within a year while taking modules abroad. Places on these pathways have separate capacity restrictions.

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Duration: One year full-time, September to September; 2 years part-time

Study MA International Political Economy in the Department of European & International Studies at King's College London.

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MPhil/PhD awards

European Studies Research

Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Expected to be PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four-six years PT. September to September, January to January or April to April.
MPhil/PhD from the Department of European & International Studies Research at King's College London. More information here.

International Political Economy

Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: Expected to be PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four-six years PT. September to September, January to January or April to April.
MPhil/PhD in International Political Economy from the Department of European & International Studies Research at King's College London. More information here.

Politics Research

Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil: 2 years full-time/3 years part-time. PhD: 3 years full-time/4-6 years part-time. Research degree registration may begin in September or January.
MPhil/PhD in Politics Research hosted by the School of Politics and Economics and managed by the Department of Political Economy at King's College London. More information here.

European and International Studies (blended distance learning)

Qualification(s): MPhil PhD
Duration: Expected to be PhD (initial registration for MPhil), three years FT, four-six years PT. September to September, January to January or April to April.
MPhil/PhD in European and International Studies from the Department of European & International Studies at King's College London. Find out more at the King's Apply portal here.

 

Meet some of our Postgraduate Alumni

Read what some of past students enjoyed most about their postgraduate courses offered by the Department of European and International Studies.

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Double Master's in Asian & European Affairs MA

Study the politics, economics and societies of Asia and Europe with our double master’s degree, spending one year at Renmin University of China in Beijing and one year at King’s College London.

Find out more about what the programme offers and how you study Asian, European and global politics in two of the most dynamic cities.

European Studies MA

Find out more about our European Studies masters at King's.

Professor Simona Talani talks about the programme which covers policy making and the policies of the EU, cultural studies, migration, welfare state, politics, history and society. Current students also talk about what they love about this wide-ranging programme.

International Political Economy MA

Dr Robyn Klingler-Vidra gives an overview of the programme which covers today's political economy issues including environment, finance, trade and government.

Also hear from current students and graduates about why they chose King's and what they've gone on to do.

Information for current PGT students

The EIS Student Handbook is designed to provide you with essential information to help you with your academic studies.

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