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The only academic department of its kind in the UK

The Department is a part of the largest concentration of scholars in the field of politics, public policy and international studies in Europe, with over 150 scholars. Our teaching and research recognises that the disciplines of Politics and Economics are inextricably linked.

International expertise

Our teaching is facilitated by an internationally recognised team of experts; our central government-partnered modules bring together practioners, such as Tony Blair, David Cameron and more. We have partnerships with organisations such as the UK Foreign & Commonwealth Office, HM Treasury, the Governments of India and Brazil and the United Nations. 

Training the next generation of leaders

Through our courses, we aim to train the next generation of leaders in scholarship, government, business, diplomacy, journalism and public affairs—people who will be prepared to consider fresh perspectives on political ideas, institutions, processes and challenges. 

MSc/MA awards

Duration: 1 year FT/2 years PT

The Economics & Policy MSc at King's College London offers strong disciplinary and methods training on Economics with an eye to applying key methodological tools in the analysis of economic policy making.

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

Study MA Political Economy in the Department of Political Economy at King's College London.

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

Study MA Politics and Contemporary History in the heart of London with the Institute of Contemporary History at King's College London.

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

Study the Political Economy of the Middle East in the Department of Political Economy at King's College London

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

Study MA Public Policy in the Department of Political Economy at King's College London.

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MPhil/PhD awards

Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil: two years full-time, three years part-time. PhD: three years full-time, four to six years part-time. Research degree registration may begin in September or January.

MPhil or PhD Political Economy Research in the Department with Political Economy, with the option of a join PhD with NUS, at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil: two years full-time, three years part-time. PhD: three years full-time, four to six years part-time. Research degree registration may begin in September or January.

MPhil/PhD Contemporary History at King's College London.

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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 in Department of Political Economy at King's College London.

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Qualification(s): MPhil  PhD 
Duration: MPhil two years FT, three years PT, PhD three years FT, four to six years PT.

MPhil/PhD Public Policy Research at King's College London.

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Information for current DPE PGT students

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Matthew: Public Policy MA

As a student on the Public Policy MA, Matthew met and interacted with many high profile guest speakers from government including Ed Balls, David Cameron and more. After graduating, Matthew went on to work as a researcher at HM Treasury. Hear his story and learn about the student experience at King’s.

Join a thriving department for your postgraduate journey

In the most recent UK Research Excellence Framework, we were ranked 1st in the UK for the power of our research in Politics and International Studies.

Located in the centre of London, minutes away from both the Houses of Parliament and the Bank of England, we offer students the opportunity to interact with the political, governmental and financial institutions of this global capital city.

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