Strand Campus
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Overview
Our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political Economy is a high- quality, interdisciplinary course 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.
Depending on the modules you choose, you can graduate with either a BA or a BSc degree.
Key benefits
- Academic study of advanced, cutting-edge economics and political science concepts and methods.
- With over 150 members, the Department of Political Economy is one of the largest multi-disciplinary concentration of scholars with a focus in the field of political economy.
- Key research and teaching areas of the department include subjects and topics from economics, political science, public policy, and political theory.
- Your learning will be supported by an internationally recognised team of experts and leaders in their fields.
- The degree features a wide range of required and optional modules covering theory and empirics in the field of political economy and will develop your qualitative and quantitative analytical skills.
- You can choose to take a number of optional modules offered through our other Programmes (e.g., Politics BA/BSc, PPE), in addition to those offered as part of the main Political Economy degree course.
- We rank 4th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2025).
Course essentials
The course is primarily taught on the King’s College London Strand and Waterloo Campuses. The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Political Economy puts you close to all the facilities offered by the College and within easy reach of the cultural attractions of Southbank and Covent Garden. 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:
23 November 2025
Administrative bodies
Awarding body
King's College London and Affiliates
Regulating body
Base campus