Go to…
The MSc Global Affairs examines the politics, society, economics and history of the world’s non-western, regional and rising powers and their role within a changing world order.
Application status Open
Duration full-time: One year, part-time: two years
Study mode Full-time, Part-time
Course leaders Course director: Louise TillinAdmissions tutor: Anastasia Piliavsky
Course director: Louise TillinAdmissions tutor: Anastasia Piliavsky
Course contact for further information Tel +44 (0)20 7836 5454
Course contact form Postgraduate admissions
Faculty Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy
Department African Leadership Centre India Institute Lau China Institute
Explore campuses
Hear more from our Global Institutes about studying Global Affairs MSc at King's
Watch more videos
Teaching
We use lectures, seminars and group tutorials to deliver most of the modules on the programme. You will also be expected to undertake a significant amount of independent study.
A typical 20 credit module involves 20 hours of lectures and/or seminars, plus 180 hours of self- study to prepare for classes and assignments. The dissertation module involves 20 hours of research methods teaching (lectures/seminars), five hours of dissertation supervision and approximately 560 hours of self-guided learning while researching and writing the dissertation. The capstone project will involve 30 hours of lectures/ tutorials, 18 hours of project work, and 352 hours of self-guided learning.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
Assessment methods will depend on the modules selected. The primary methods of assessment for this course are:
Regulating Body
King's College London is regulated by the Office for Students.
Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits.
Courses are divided into modules, and students on this course take modules totaling 180 credits.
You are required to take the following modules:
You are also required to take either:
or
You are also required to take 40 credits from a range of regional introductory modules that may typically include the following:
In addition, students take 60 credits from a range of optional modules (subject to availability) that may typically include:
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for update.
Minimum Upper Second (2.1) in, but not confined to, Politics, IR, Area Studies, History, Geography, Anthropology, Liberal Arts, PPE or Modern Languages.
In order to meet the academic entry requirements for this programme you should have a minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree with a final mark of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme. If you are still studying you should be achieving an average of at least 60% or above in the UK marking scheme.
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
We recommend that you submit your application as soon as possible. Our first application deadline is the 31 March 2020. After this date, applications will remain open if places are available, but programmes will be closed as soon as they are full. For programmes with spaces remaining, no further applications will be accepted from non-EU (Overseas) nationals after 31July 2020 or from UK/EU nationals after 28 August 2020.
Please note you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if you apply after the first application deadline and places are filled before the final deadlines above and we are unable to process more offers.
If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, or if English isn't your first language, our academic preparation courses can help you get ready for study in the UK.
The following text is added to the Fees & Funding section in the ‘course funding’ field. The text is updated every year and goes live on 1st October. Please note, the majority of PGT courses require a deposit but not all courses.
Students starting their programme in 2020/21 who are eligible to pay EU fees will pay the same rate of tuition fees as UK students. This will apply for the duration of their programme, but may be subject to change by the UK Government for subsequent cohorts from 2021/22.
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Deposit
When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
The UK/EU deposit is £500.
The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition fees, you can also expect to pay for:
Visit the fees and funding webpages to find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans and other financial help available at King's.
"The king’s India Institute provided me a remarkable combination of a rich academic experience, mentorship opportunities and a space where I explored my creative potential. The unique academic experience at the institute not only prepared me for a career in academic research but it also equipped me with skills to work in professional spaces such as governmental organizations.
A turning point, for my academic and professional growth, was my supervisor’s advice to work on the field in India for my master’s dissertation. As I set out in Haryana, thanks to the grant given by the Institute, my world view expanded and this paved the way to work with the Chief Minister’s Office in Haryana upon my return to India."
"King's India Institute provided me with an intellectually fecund and rigorous experience to facilitate a smooth transition from management studies to the Indian politics and history. After my Masters in Contemporary India, I worked as a research assistant to Prof Sunil Khilnani and collaborated with Ashoka University to aid the fieldwork for Gujarat's 2017 assembly election. Currently, I am working as a research assistant to Prof Christophe Jaffrelot as well as conducting a study of my own to understand the Sufi-Shia Muslim support to BJP in Gujarat. My writings feature at the Indian Express, The Wire, and The University of Nottingham's Asia Dialogue."
Full list of student events
Learn more about postgraduate degree programmes at King's. Download or view our guide in PDF format.
Download guide
View online
Receive email updates about our courses, events, fees and funding, studying in London, how to apply and more.
Sign up
Browser does not support script.