Department of European & International Studies

Undergraduate

Never before has the study of Europe seemed so pertinent. But the recent vote to leave the European Union is just one more chapter in the political story of the continent. We're ranked 5th in the UK for Politics & International Studies (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2018) and offer exciting courses including European Politics BA and European Studies BA.

Based in the centre of London, minutes away from the Houses of Parliament, you will interact with the political and cultural institutions of this global capital city.

European Studies allows you to combine the study of a language with the politics, history and contemporary culture of France, Germany or Spain. No prior knowledge of German or Spanish is required for the ab initio version of these pathways, you will learn the language from scratch.

European Politics BA

UCAS Code L241
Duration Three years

Our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in European Politics is an intellectually challenging course offering an in-depth knowledge of politics and government.

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European Studies (French pathway) with a year abroad BA

UCAS Code RR81
Duration Four years

Study for a BA European Studies (French pathway) in the Department of European and International Studies at King's College London.

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European Studies (German pathway) with a year abroad BA

UCAS Code RR82
Duration Four years

Study for a BA European Studies (German pathway) in the Department of European and International Studies at King's College London.

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European Studies (Spanish pathway) with a year abroad BA

UCAS Code RR84
Duration Four years

Study for a BA European Studies (Spanish pathway) in the Department of European and International Studies at King's College London.

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BA European Studies (French, German, Spanish)

Find out more about studying European Studies BA courses specialising in either French, German or Spanish here at King's. Watch the video and find more information at the links above.

Key benefits

King's ranked fourth in the UK for Politics and 13th globally (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2022)
In-depth study across the disciplines of history, politics, culture and language of your chosen country
Based in the heart of London, with your third year spent in your chosen country for European Studies, providing excellent opportunities to engage in culture and society.
Study abroad in your country of study at one of the following prestiguious institutions during your third year of European Studies: Institut d'Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po) in Paris; Humboldt University in Berlin; or Complutense University of Madrid (UCM).
King’s has the largest concentration of scholars in the field of politics, public policy and international studies in Europe.
Opportunities to take part in a broad range of extra-curricular events, from lectures by visiting speakers to the student-organised annual ‘European Week’ where you will debate contemporary issues.