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30 June 2026

King's Faculty of Arts & Humanities announces partnership with IE University

New academic collaboration establishes a pathway for students at IE University, School of Arts & Humanities to study for a Master's at King's.

Sophia Sampaio Teixeira Do Amaral, Executive Director, IE School of Arts & Humanities, Professor Catherine Wheatley, Vice Dean, Education, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, King's College London, Victoria Bamond Lozano, Executive Director of the IE School of Humanities
Sophia Sampaio Teixeira Do Amaral, Executive Director, IE School of Arts & Humanities, Professor Catherine Wheatley, Vice Dean, Education, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, King's College London, Victoria Bamond Lozano, Executive Director of the IE School of Humanities

The new partnership between King's and IE means students will complete their first three years at IE University and, in their fourth year, pursue an eligible Master's degree at King's on a '3+1' model. Through this pathway, students will benefit from a pan-European, multi-institutional experience and will graduate as alumni of IE University and King's, significantly expanding their academic and professional networks while specialising in programs aligned with their career goals.

King’s Arts and Humanities is delighted to welcome students from IE and to support them as they immerse themselves in life and study in London, develop new perspectives, and build connections that will shape their future careers and ambitions. This programme reflects our shared commitment to academic excellence and cultural exchange.

Professor Catherine Wheatley, Vice Dean, Education, Faculty of Arts & Humanities

The partnership reflects the strong alignment between King's College London and IE University. Both institutions share a commitment to academic excellence, innovation, global engagement, and preparing students to create positive impact in society.

It also reflects IE School of Arts & Humanities' commitment to supporting students throughout their employability journey by creating tailored academic pathways that connect undergraduate and postgraduate education. Through a personalized academic experience aligned with their interests and future goals, students develop the knowledge and skills needed to pursue a wide range of master's degrees at King's.

This partnership with King's College London marks a significant step forward in expanding global pathways for our Bachelor in Humanities students. Through this agreement, students can tailor their academic journey, whether they aim to deepen their expertise through research or prepare for dynamic careers in the global job market, while gaining international perspective and a clear competitive edge for their future.

Catalina Tejero, Dean of IE School of Arts & Humanities

Through this accelerated 3+1 pathway, students gain access to a master's degree from a top-ranked global university while benefiting from a year in London, one of the world's leading centers for culture, innovation, and global business. The experience offers access to new professional networks, international career opportunities, and a dynamic environment that enhances students' global perspective and employability.

Students may apply to a wide range of master's degrees at King's, spanning both academic, research-oriented pathways and industry-facing degrees designed to prepare graduates for evolving professional sectors. These programs include:

  • MA Arts & Cultural Management
  • MA Cultural & Creative Industries
  • MA Global Media Industries
  • MA Digital Asset & Media Management
  • MA Big Data in Culture & Society
  • MA Digital Culture & Society
  • MA Digital Humanities
  • MSc Digital Economy
  • MA Theatre, Performance and Critical Culture
  • MA Shakespeare Studies
  • MA Contemporary Literature, Culture & Theory
  • MA Early Modern English Literature: Books That Matter
  • MA Modern Literature and Culture
  • MA Global Religion and Society
  • MA Theology, Bible, and the Arts

 

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Catherine Wheatley

Professor of Film and Visual Culture