Overview
The BA/BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a high-quality, interdisciplinary programme that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand, analyse and contribute to the political and economic institutions of the 21st century, both in the UK and globally. This programme is taught jointly by the Department of Political Economy and the Department of Philosophy. The programme is administered by the Department of Political Economy.
Key benefits
- You will learn to think critically and independently about fundamental issues in philosophy, politics, and economics and about the interaction between these disciplines.
- Sitting within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Political Economy has an interdisciplinary ethos that cultivates a highly stimulating intellectual environment, which attracts leading scholars from all over the world.
- King's was ranked 4th in the UK and 12th in the world for Politics in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2025.
- We offer a wide range of optional modules, covering many areas of philosophy, politics and economics, and their interrelations.
- This programme enables you to develop an understanding of the relationship between political and economic processes, institutions and ideas and the broader philosophical questions underlying public policy.
- In your first year, you will learn about core concepts and issues in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Your second and third years will feature a wide range of options including required modules, depending on whether you choose the BA or BSc degree.
Course essentials
Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary international political and policy issues. Your first year will provide you with the foundations for the study of philosophy, politics, and economics. If you wish to carry out independent research, you can opt to complete a 30-credit dissertation in your final year.
The course is primarily taught on the King’s College London Strand and Waterloo campuses. It benefits from a central location with all the facilities offered by King’s readily available and the cultural attractions of the Southbank and Covent Garden on its doorstep. The library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House.
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.
Special features
Optional study abroad
Key Information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-Levels:
A*AA
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026
Application deadline:
08 September 2025
Administrative bodies
Regulating body
Base campus
Strand Campus
Strand Campus feels like the heart of London—historic yet buzzing with energy. Nestled by the Thames, it offers world-class academics, vibrant student life, and endless inspiration from the city’s culture and diversity.