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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 11th in the world for Politics in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2026.
  • 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.

Special features

Optional study abroad

Key Information

UCAS code:

L0V0

Course type:

Single honours

Delivery mode:

In person

Study mode:

Full-time

Required A-Levels:

A*AA

Duration:

Three years

Application status:

Start date:

September 2026

Application deadline:

Optional study abroad

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Strand Campus

Strand Campus sits along the Thames at London's cultural heart. Alongside world-class teaching spaces, students enjoy access to the pedestrianised Strand Quad, with Somerset House and iconic landmarks just steps away.

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