Teaching & Modules
Teaching methods - what to expect
You will have regular and varied contact with staff and other students in lectures, seminars and supervisions. You will also spend an extensive amount of time on written work and independent study. Most teaching takes place in seminars, which usually have between 15 and 25 participants and are a forum for debate in which students are encouraged to refine their discussion and presentation skills.
From the beginning of the degree, you will analyse primary sources as well as secondary material, such as the writings of contemporary historians and political economists. You will be exposed to many different approaches, and supported in developing the skills for comparative analysis, looking at the connections and contrasts between various times and places. In your final year, you will have the option to conduct supervised research resulting in a dissertation in either history or political economy.
Assessed internship placements are not included as part of this course. However, King’s Careers & Employability can help you to find a range of different work experience options, including internships, placements and shadowing opportunities.
|
Course stage |
Percentage of time in scheduled learning and teaching activities |
Percentage of time in guided independent study |
Percentage of time on placements |
|
Year 1 |
11% |
89% |
- |
|
Year 2 |
13% |
87% |
- |
|
Year 3 |
10% |
90% |
- |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Assessment
- Coursework
- Written/practical examinations
- Essays
- Group projects
- Portfolios
- Dissertation
Your performance will be assessed through a combination of varied types of coursework and written/practical examinations. Forms of assessment typically include examinations, essays, group work, portfolios, a dissertation, and seminar presentations. Coursework will contribute approximately 50% and examinations approximately 50% to your final mark.
Modules
Year
History Required Modules
You are required to take the following History modules:
- Historical Skills, Sources & Approaches (30 credits)
Political Economy Required Modules
You are required to take the following History and Political Economy modules:
- The World Economy & its History (30 credits)
- Principles of Economics (15 credits)
History Optional Modules
You are required to take 30 credits of optional modules. Choose from a range of options, which may typically include:
- Medieval Worlds: Connection, Comparison and Transformation (300-1500 AD) (30 credits)
- Early Modern World (30 credits)
- Making the Modern World, 1780-1900 (15 credits)
- Making the Modern World, 1900-present (15 credits)
There are no optional modules for Political Economy in Year 1
Key Information
Course type:
Joint honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
AAA
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
10 September 2025