Teaching & Modules
Modules
Year
Courses are divided into modules. You will normally take modules totaling 450 credits.
Year 1 - Required Modules
- The Making of Modern Europe: Historical and Sociological Approaches (30 credits)
- The Emergence of the Modern German State (15 credits)
You are also required to take one of the following language modules based on German language ability:
- German Language and Culture I (30 credits)
- Introductory German (30 credits)
- Intermediate German (30 credits)
In any given year, offering the intermediate stream for German is dependent on sufficient numbers of students.
Year 1 - Optional Modules
In addition, you need to take 15 credits of ‘Europe’ optional modules (except those already compulsory in the chosen language pathway) Optional modules are subject to change in line with staff availability and student demand so there is no guarantee every module listed will run.
- British Politics (15 credits)
- French Political Thought (15 credits)
- European Law (30 credits)
- Understanding Russia (15 credits)
- Revolution & Reaction in Modern France: An Introduction to Modern French History (15 credits)
- From Frontier to Empire: Cultures in Contact in Medieval and Early Iberian Worlds (15 credits)
- Global Iberias Perspectives: An Introduction to the Spanish and Portuguese Speaking Worlds (15 credits)
- Global Iberias Themes: Rethinking the Portuguese and Spanish Speaking Worlds (15 credits)
From the list of optional modules provided, you must also choose an additional 30 optional credits from any area of the programme.
In addition to the list above, modules may typically include:
- Introduction to Politics (30 credits)
- Introduction to International Economics (30 credits)
- Making the Modern World, 1900-present (15 credits)
- Public Law (30 credits)
- Introduction to Management (15 credits)
- Principles of Economics (30 credits)
- The Causes and Consequences of War (Department of War Studies) (30 credits)
Teaching methods - what to expect
We will use a delivery method that will ensure you have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that you also experience elements of digital learning and assessment. You will also undertake a study abroad year in your third year.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Assessed Essays
- Oral Presentations
- Written/practical examinations
- Individual or group presentations
The primary methods of assessment for this course typically are coursework, assessed essays, oral and written examinations and individual and group presentations. Your practical exam in your third year will be taken once you return to King’s College London following your study abroad year.
Key Information
UCAS code:
RR82
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full-time
Required A-Levels:
AAB
Duration:
Four years
Application status:
Start date:
September 2027
Application deadline: