Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our postgraduate courses will be published from mid-October 2025.
International Political Economy MA
Key information
Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September; 2 years part-time
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
The International Political Economy MA will give you an in-depth knowledge of the political and economic forces that are transforming our world. You will explore at an advanced level the main theories and issues concerning the interaction of governments, business and other societal actors within different regions and across the globe. It is one of the most international courses in its field in the UK, currently attracting students from over 30 countries, offering you a rich diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.
Key benefits
- Develop an in-depth understanding of the major interests, institutions and ideas that shape the global political economy.
- Explore the interaction of politics and economics at the international level from a variety of perspectives in an interdisciplinary programme hosted by an interdisciplinary department.
- Study at a world-class institution, ranked 12th in the world, and 5th in Europe, for politics and international relations by the 2024 QS World University Rankings.
- Learn from world-leading scholars who contributed greatly to King’s College London being ranked first in the United Kingdom for research power in the field of politics and international relations in the 2021 Research Excellence Framework according to Times Higher Education.
This course offers an in-depth analysis of the major scholarly debates in international political economy. We will give you an understanding of global issues from a variety of perspectives, including critical and heterodox. You will examine a wide range of interdisciplinary approaches on the required module - International Political Economy: Theory and Issues - and then choose from a wide range of modules covering specific regions or issues to allow you to pursue your own interests in greater depth. In addition, they would be gaining invaluable first-hand working experience in London, which will enhance their employability as well as support their academic and intellectual development. The course is ideally suited to anyone with a degree in International Relations, Economics, Politics, International Political Economy and European & International Studies. We also welcome graduates from other disciplines in the humanities, the social sciences and law, as well as those from a professional background, as more diversity will enrich your experience. This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary.
Base campus
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
Regulating bodies
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Programme-Specific Requirements
A Bachelors degree with 2:1 is usually required in a relevant subject area within the Humanities or Social Sciences.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band:
B
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Selection process
Applications must be made online using King’s Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.
Due to the large volume of applications, this programme operates a partial “gathered-field” approach to decision making for applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements. This means that for some of these applicants, a decision may not be reached until after February and where possible, will be made by May. You will be informed via King’s Apply if your application is being held.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
| Personal Statement | Yes |
A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). In the personal statement, students should outline a likely dissertation topic, and try to provide a breakdown of the courses/modules studied at undergraduate level. They should also explain fully their motivation for applying to the MA in International Political Economy here at King's, and how they believe it will contribute to their own intellectual and professional development. |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Academic Study | Yes | A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
| References | Yes | One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you. |
| Other | Optional | Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. |
Teaching methods - what to expect
Lectures
Seminars
Self-Study
Check out further information about our European & International Studies courses including our teaching team, exclusive videos and more on our hub page.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face-to-face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
You will have regular contact with our staff, who are world-leading experts in their fields, through lectures, seminars and supervision.
Full-time study
| Lectures, seminars and feedback | Self-study |
|---|---|
| 6-8 hours per week | 32-34 hours per week |
Part-time study
| Lectures, seminars and feedback | Self-study |
|---|---|
| 2-4 hours per week | 17 hours per week |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
You will typically have six-to-eight hours per week of teaching per 10-week term, as well as 32-to-34 hours of self-study per week.
Location
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Examinations
- Dissertation
Your performance is assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. The majority of European and International Studies modules are assessed by various types of coursework rather than a final unseen written examination, although optional modules offered by other Departments might differ. The dissertation module is assessed by a 10,000-word essay.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Structure
Required modules
Courses are divided into modules, and all students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits. Part-time students are required to take the 45 credit required module in Year 1, and the 15 credit Research Design module and the 60 credit dissertation in Year 2.
International Political Economy: Theories & Issues (45 credits)
Research Design (15 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules
In addition, you will take a range of optional modules totalling 60 credits offered by both European & International Studies and other departments. Grouped here to give prospective students a sense of the breadth of our teaching offer, optional modules in this programme may typically include: Themes
Democratic Legitimacy of International Cooperation (15 credits)
Capitalism, liberalism and democracy (15 credits)
The Political Economy of International Migration (15 credits)
Introduction to Economics for International Political Economy (15 credits)
International Political Economy of Energy Markets (15 credits)
The Political Economy of Europe (15 credits)
Platform capitalism: platform firms and the state (15 credits)
The International Political Economy of Production (15 credits)
The Middle East In The Global Political Economy (15 credits)
The European Union & Global Capitalism (15 credits)
Power and Poverty in Africa-EU Relations (15 credits)
Global Governance & International Organisations (15 credits)
The Political Economy of Development (15 credits)
The Political Economy of the Financial Crisis (15 credits)
The Politics of Economic Inequality (15 credits)
China’s Global Rise: “Great Power Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics” (15 credits)
Quantitative Research Methods (15 credits)
Macroeconomics of demand distribution and finance (15 credits)
Lived Democracy (15 credits)
Postcolonial Political Economy (15 credits)
Multinational Corporations and Global Supply Chains (15 credits)
Evaluating Public Policy (15 credits)
The Political Economy of Corruption (15 credits) [Political Economy]
The New Political Economy of the Media (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Causal Inference (15 credits) [Political Economy]
Ethics and Public Policy (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Comparative Political Economy (15 credits) [Political Economy]
The Political Economy of Organised Crime (15 credits)
The Political Effects of Climate Change (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Gender, Society and Development (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
Industrial Economics and International Development (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
Displacement and Development in the Contemporary Era (15 credits)
Environment and Development: Crises, Power, and Transformations (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
Theories and Methods
Introduction to Economics for International Political Economy (15 credits)
The Politics of Economic Inequality (15 credits)
Quantitative Methods in Political Economy (15 credits) [Political Economy]
Quantitative Research Methods (15 credits)
Liberty, Equality and Justice: Political Theory and Public Policy (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Advanced Quantitative Methods for Causal Inference (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
Advanced Qualitative Methods (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
People, Protest and Mobilisation: Exploring Social Movement Theory (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Ethics in International Relations (15 credits) [School of Security Studies]
Regional focus: Europe
Global Politics: Transatlantic, Transpacific and Eurasia (15 credits)
Global Labour and Development (15 credits)
Lobbying and Policy Making in the EU (15 credits)
International Political Economy of Energy Markets (15 credits)
The European Union & Global Capitalism (15 credits)
Russia and the EU (15 credits) [King's Russia Institute]
Britain & Europe Since 1945 (15 credits)
Election Campaigning Public Opinion and Politics in Britain (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Anglo-American Relations Since 1945 (15 credits) [Political Economy]
Africa
Power and Poverty in Africa-EU Relations (15 credits)
Russia
Oil, Gas & Modernisation In Russia (15 credits) [King's Russia Institute]
Energy Security and Energy Transition in Eurasia (15 credits) [King’s Russia Institute]
Governance and Economic Growth in Transition (15 credits) [King’s Russia Institute]
New & Emerging Security Threats in Post-Soviet Eurasia (15 credits)
Russia and the European Union (15 credits)
Clandestine Side of Globalisation: Organised Crime, Terrorism and Corruption (15 credits)
Middle East
The Middle East In The Global Political Economy (15 credits)
Islam, Politics & Society (15 credits) [Political Economy]
Political Economy of Authoritarianism in the Middle East (15 credits) [Political Economy]
East Asia
Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change in China (15 credits)
Doing Business in China (15 credits)
China's International Relations, 1949-Present (15 credits)
Contemporary Chinese Society: Change and Transformation (15 credits)
You may choose to take optional credits from level 7 modules outside of the programme’s approved module list, subject to approval by the Programme Director. You may also take up to 30 extra credits, in addition to the required 180 credits. Students may take an additional non-assessed credit language module for free. This option is available in addition to the required 180 credits. King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to- date, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates. Please note, we cannot guarantee spaces on modules listed that are run by other departments outside of European & International Studies.
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 updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Employability
Graduates from this programme have gone on to prestigious positions, including in UK government departments such as the Foreign Office, Department for International Development, Department for International Trade, and the Treasury; global governance bodies such as the World Bank, United Nations, the World Federation of Exchanges, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the African Development Bank and the International Telecommunication Union; major business media organisations such as Argus and Bloomberg, major financial institutions such as Citi, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and HSBC; research and consultancy firms such as McKinsey & Co, Ipsos and the Boston Consulting Group; and lobbying groups within the European Union and beyond. Overall, our graduates have embarked on highly successful careers in the public, private and third sector in the United Kingdom, the European continent, as well as in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.
Tuition Fees
UK:
Full time: £19,550 per year (2025/26)
Part time: £9,775 per year (2025/26)
International:
Full time: £35,800 per year (2025/26)
Part time: £17,900 per year (2025/26)
The tuition fees for the 2024-25 academic year are available on the course web page. Please note that the tuition fees for subsequent years of study may be subject to increases in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Deposit
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.
- If you receive an offer before January, payment is due within two months of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 1 January and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.
If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
- Library fees and fines.
- Personal photocopies.
- Printing course handouts.
- Society membership fees.
- Stationery.
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.
- Graduation costs.
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
This course offers an in-depth analysis of the major scholarly debates in international political economy. We will give you an understanding of global issues from a variety of perspectives, including critical and heterodox. You will examine a wide range of interdisciplinary approaches on the required module - International Political Economy: Theory and Issues - and then choose from a wide range of modules covering specific regions or issues to allow you to pursue your own interests in greater depth. In addition, they would be gaining invaluable first-hand working experience in London, which will enhance their employability as well as support their academic and intellectual development. The course is ideally suited to anyone with a degree in International Relations, Economics, Politics, International Political Economy and European & International Studies. We also welcome graduates from other disciplines in the humanities, the social sciences and law, as well as those from a professional background, as more diversity will enrich your experience. This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary.
Base campus
Strand Campus
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
Regulating bodies
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
UK applicants
Standard requirements
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification, or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Masters or PGDip).
Programme-Specific Requirements
A Bachelors degree with 2:1 is usually required in a relevant subject area within the Humanities or Social Sciences.
International applicants
Equivalent International qualifications
English language requirements
English language band:
B
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For information on our English language requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Selection process
Applications must be made online using King’s Apply, the Admissions portal, and a non-refundable application fee of £130 applies.
Due to the large volume of applications, this programme operates a partial “gathered-field” approach to decision making for applicants who meet our advertised academic entry requirements. This means that for some of these applicants, a decision may not be reached until after February and where possible, will be made by May. You will be informed via King’s Apply if your application is being held.
Personal statement and supporting information
You will be asked to submit the following documents in order for your application to be considered:
| Personal Statement | Yes |
A personal statement is required. This can be entered directly into the online application form (maximum 4,000 characters) or uploaded as an attachment to the online application form (maximum 2 pages). In the personal statement, students should outline a likely dissertation topic, and try to provide a breakdown of the courses/modules studied at undergraduate level. They should also explain fully their motivation for applying to the MA in International Political Economy here at King's, and how they believe it will contribute to their own intellectual and professional development. |
|---|---|---|
| Previous Academic Study | Yes | A copy (or copies) of your official academic transcript(s), showing the subjects studied and marks obtained. If you have already completed your degree, copies of your official degree certificate will also be required. Applicants with academic documents issued in a language other than English, will need to submit both the original and official translation of their documents. |
| References | Yes | One academic reference is required. A professional reference will be accepted if you have completed your qualifications over five years ago. In some cases, we may request an additional reference from you. |
| Other | Optional | Applicants may wish to include a CV (Resume) or evidence of professional registration as part of their application. |
Teaching methods - what to expect
Lectures
Seminars
Self-Study
Check out further information about our European & International Studies courses including our teaching team, exclusive videos and more on our hub page.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face-to-face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
You will have regular contact with our staff, who are world-leading experts in their fields, through lectures, seminars and supervision.
Full-time study
| Lectures, seminars and feedback | Self-study |
|---|---|
| 6-8 hours per week | 32-34 hours per week |
Part-time study
| Lectures, seminars and feedback | Self-study |
|---|---|
| 2-4 hours per week | 17 hours per week |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
You will typically have six-to-eight hours per week of teaching per 10-week term, as well as 32-to-34 hours of self-study per week.
Location
This course is primarily taught at the King’s College London Strand Campus. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Examinations
- Dissertation
Your performance is assessed through a combination of coursework and written/practical examinations. The majority of European and International Studies modules are assessed by various types of coursework rather than a final unseen written examination, although optional modules offered by other Departments might differ. The dissertation module is assessed by a 10,000-word essay.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Structure
Required modules
Courses are divided into modules, and all students on this course take modules totalling 180 credits. Part-time students are required to take the 45 credit required module in Year 1, and the 15 credit Research Design module and the 60 credit dissertation in Year 2.
International Political Economy: Theories & Issues (45 credits)
Research Design (15 credits)
Dissertation (60 credits)
Optional modules
In addition, you will take a range of optional modules totalling 60 credits offered by both European & International Studies and other departments. Grouped here to give prospective students a sense of the breadth of our teaching offer, optional modules in this programme may typically include: Themes
Democratic Legitimacy of International Cooperation (15 credits)
Capitalism, liberalism and democracy (15 credits)
The Political Economy of International Migration (15 credits)
Introduction to Economics for International Political Economy (15 credits)
International Political Economy of Energy Markets (15 credits)
The Political Economy of Europe (15 credits)
Platform capitalism: platform firms and the state (15 credits)
The International Political Economy of Production (15 credits)
The Middle East In The Global Political Economy (15 credits)
The European Union & Global Capitalism (15 credits)
Power and Poverty in Africa-EU Relations (15 credits)
Global Governance & International Organisations (15 credits)
The Political Economy of Development (15 credits)
The Political Economy of the Financial Crisis (15 credits)
The Politics of Economic Inequality (15 credits)
China’s Global Rise: “Great Power Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics” (15 credits)
Quantitative Research Methods (15 credits)
Macroeconomics of demand distribution and finance (15 credits)
Lived Democracy (15 credits)
Postcolonial Political Economy (15 credits)
Multinational Corporations and Global Supply Chains (15 credits)
Evaluating Public Policy (15 credits)
The Political Economy of Corruption (15 credits) [Political Economy]
The New Political Economy of the Media (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Causal Inference (15 credits) [Political Economy]
Ethics and Public Policy (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Comparative Political Economy (15 credits) [Political Economy]
The Political Economy of Organised Crime (15 credits)
The Political Effects of Climate Change (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Gender, Society and Development (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
Industrial Economics and International Development (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
Displacement and Development in the Contemporary Era (15 credits)
Environment and Development: Crises, Power, and Transformations (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
Theories and Methods
Introduction to Economics for International Political Economy (15 credits)
The Politics of Economic Inequality (15 credits)
Quantitative Methods in Political Economy (15 credits) [Political Economy]
Quantitative Research Methods (15 credits)
Liberty, Equality and Justice: Political Theory and Public Policy (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Advanced Quantitative Methods for Causal Inference (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
Advanced Qualitative Methods (15 credits) [Department of International Development]
People, Protest and Mobilisation: Exploring Social Movement Theory (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Ethics in International Relations (15 credits) [School of Security Studies]
Regional focus: Europe
Global Politics: Transatlantic, Transpacific and Eurasia (15 credits)
Global Labour and Development (15 credits)
Lobbying and Policy Making in the EU (15 credits)
International Political Economy of Energy Markets (15 credits)
The European Union & Global Capitalism (15 credits)
Russia and the EU (15 credits) [King's Russia Institute]
Britain & Europe Since 1945 (15 credits)
Election Campaigning Public Opinion and Politics in Britain (15 credits) [Department of Political Economy]
Anglo-American Relations Since 1945 (15 credits) [Political Economy]
Africa
Power and Poverty in Africa-EU Relations (15 credits)
Russia
Oil, Gas & Modernisation In Russia (15 credits) [King's Russia Institute]
Energy Security and Energy Transition in Eurasia (15 credits) [King’s Russia Institute]
Governance and Economic Growth in Transition (15 credits) [King’s Russia Institute]
New & Emerging Security Threats in Post-Soviet Eurasia (15 credits)
Russia and the European Union (15 credits)
Clandestine Side of Globalisation: Organised Crime, Terrorism and Corruption (15 credits)
Middle East
The Middle East In The Global Political Economy (15 credits)
Islam, Politics & Society (15 credits) [Political Economy]
Political Economy of Authoritarianism in the Middle East (15 credits) [Political Economy]
East Asia
Environment, Sustainability and Climate Change in China (15 credits)
Doing Business in China (15 credits)
China's International Relations, 1949-Present (15 credits)
Contemporary Chinese Society: Change and Transformation (15 credits)
You may choose to take optional credits from level 7 modules outside of the programme’s approved module list, subject to approval by the Programme Director. You may also take up to 30 extra credits, in addition to the required 180 credits. Students may take an additional non-assessed credit language module for free. This option is available in addition to the required 180 credits. King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to- date, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates. Please note, we cannot guarantee spaces on modules listed that are run by other departments outside of European & International Studies.
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 updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Employability
Graduates from this programme have gone on to prestigious positions, including in UK government departments such as the Foreign Office, Department for International Development, Department for International Trade, and the Treasury; global governance bodies such as the World Bank, United Nations, the World Federation of Exchanges, the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, the African Development Bank and the International Telecommunication Union; major business media organisations such as Argus and Bloomberg, major financial institutions such as Citi, Morgan Stanley, Credit Suisse and HSBC; research and consultancy firms such as McKinsey & Co, Ipsos and the Boston Consulting Group; and lobbying groups within the European Union and beyond. Overall, our graduates have embarked on highly successful careers in the public, private and third sector in the United Kingdom, the European continent, as well as in Asia, Africa, and the Americas.
Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.
Tuition Fees
UK:
Full time: £19,550 per year (2025/26)
Part time: £9,775 per year (2025/26)
International:
Full time: £35,800 per year (2025/26)
Part time: £17,900 per year (2025/26)
The tuition fees for the 2024-25 academic year are available on the course web page. Please note that the tuition fees for subsequent years of study may be subject to increases in line with King’s terms and conditions.
Deposit
If you receive an offer for this programme, you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. Deposit payments are credited towards the total tuition fee payment.
The Home deposit is £500. The International deposit is £2000.
- If you receive an offer before January, payment is due within two months of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 1 January and 20 May, payment is due within one month of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 21 May and 15 July, payment is due within two weeks of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer between 16 July and 10 August, payment is due within one week of receiving the offer.
- If you receive an offer from 11 August onwards, payment is due within three days of receiving the offer.
If you are a current undergraduate King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary this academic year, you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
- Books if you choose to buy your own copies.
- Library fees and fines.
- Personal photocopies.
- Printing course handouts.
- Society membership fees.
- Stationery.
- Travel costs for travel around London and between campuses.
- Graduation costs.
Funding
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
Application closing date guidance
We encourage you to apply as early as possible so that there is sufficient time for your application to be assessed and we may need to request further information from you during the application process.
The final application deadlines for this programme are:
· Overseas (international) fee status: 25 July 2025 (23:59 UK time)
· Home fee status: 25 August 2025 (23:59 UK time)
If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications. Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline.
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Study mode:
Full time
Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, September to September; 2 years part-time
Credit value (UK/ECTS equivalent):
UK 180/ECTS 90
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
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