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Congratulations on your offer to study in the Department of Political Economy!
Welcome!
This is where your journey as a King's Political Economy student starts.
The current subject area information is for 2025 entry, we will be updating the pages for 2026 entry in due course.
Welcome to your on demand offer holder hub - where you can access the information and insight you need, whenever you need it. From your course overview to taster lectures to videos from current students - it's all here!
Don’t forget you can contact your Unibuddy at any time with questions you might have:
- Tanisha, Political Economy BA/BSc
- Shruti, Philosophy, Politics and Economics BA / BSc
- Simran, Politics BA / BSc
- Rania, Politics BA / BSc
* Although this page was up-to-date at the time it was produced, some changes to courses and teaching staff may occur. Please make sure you check the specific course page or contact us directly for the very latest information before you commit yourself to any of our courses.
“Online information sessions and content on the website as well as other social media platforms helped me gain a grasp of the welcoming and diverse atmosphere that was present at King’s. The faculty of Social Science and Public Policy at King’s greatly enhanced my experience at the university.”
Next Steps
- Explore our content below to find out more about our Political Economy courses.
- Watch a recording of our virtual offer holder event below where teaching staff and current students answered your questions about studying Political Economy at King's.
- Chat 1-2-1 with one of our current Political Economy students via Unibuddy.
- Take an online tour of our Bush House & Strand Campus - home of the Department of Political Economy.
- Join us in-person for the Undergraduate Offer Holder Event on Strand Campus on Saturday 12 April 2025. More details to come!
Understanding your offer
I've received an offer - what next?
You might have received one of two types of offer.
- Unconditional Offer: An offer made without any prerequisites or requirements that must be fulfilled.
- Conditional Offer: An offer granted on the condition that specific criteria or requirements are met before you can secure your place on the selected course.
Step 1
Read your offer letter carefully. If there is anything you don't understand or want to question, please contact the Admissions Office through your King's Apply account.
You then need to decide whether or not you wish to accept the offer from King's. The UCAS system allows you to respond to an offer in three ways:
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Firm acceptance
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Insurance acceptance
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Decline
For a detailed explanation of these responses, and deadlines to respond, see UCAS guidance.
In your UCAS Hub account you will be able to see the deadline for responding to your offer.
Step 2
If you decide to accept an offer from King's, in the spring and summer you will receive details of offer-holder webpages and events to help you make your decisions and prepare for your start at King’s.
You can continue to contact the Admissions Office with any queries though King's Apply.
Tuition fees and funding
More information about fees can be found on our fees and funding pages.
International
If you are an international student, you can find more information about Visas and support here.
For more information, visit our advice pages.
About your course
If you are looking for more information about your course, you can find this on the main course pages:
Module lists
Module lists for the next academic year can be found under the 'Teaching & Structure' Section of the page. You can use the drop down to select the year that you would like to see the required and optional modules for.
Assessment information
If you want to know more about how your course is assessed, this can be found under the 'Teaching & Structure' section of the course page.
Study Abroad
Find out more about our study abroad options here
About The Department of Political Economy
Professor Jeremy Jennings talks about what's in store for students at the School of Politics and Economics.
Hear From Our Students
Hear from our graduates!
We spoke to some of our graduates from the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy about their experience and their plans for after graduation. Take a look at the video below and hear about their time at King's.
Want to find out more about what it's like to be a student in the Department of Political Economy?
Chat to our students on Unibuddy:
Why I chose to study Politics at King’s - Undergraduate Politics student Charlie talks a bit about why he chose to study the course at King's.
- Why I chose to study in the department of Political Economy at King’s - Zuzanna talks about why she chose to study in DPE. Find out more here.
- How King's makes studying outstanding - read Zuzanna's February blog about why she loves King's. Find out more here.
Offer Holder Events
Find out more about studying our courses.
Department of Political Economy Offer Holder event
Watch our recent offer holder event where staff and students answered your questions. [CAPTIONS AUTO-GENERATED] These captions have been generated automatically and there may be some discrepancies. These will be reviewed in due course.
Taster Lectures & Talks
Watch our online taster sessions to get a feel for what it's like to study here in the Department of Political Economy here at King's.
Introduction to Political Economy
Dr Elisa Cavatorta delivers a taster lecture on political economy.
Political Economy in the News
- King's alumnus wins seat at UK general election. Read more.
- Insights into the world of technology, consulting and finance were on offer at a careers event hosted by the School of Politics and Economics. Read more.
- Students offered insight into parliamentary life on Westminster visit. Read more.
- King's alum awarded prestigious scholarship. Read more.
- From desktop research to national headlines: Student praises 'amazing opportunity' offered by undergraduate fellowship. Read more.
- Meeting with tennis icon caps outstanding year for King's student. Read more.
- A new project launched by a King’s College London academic will give citizens a say on the big economic issues affecting the UK. Find out more.
- Follow us on X for all the latest research and events from the department.
King's Podcasts:
- Listen to the Centre for the Study of Governance and Society's podcast. Find out more here.
- How Democracies Die - delve deeper into the rise of populism with this episode. Find out more here.
- Brexit and Beyond - Listen to King's Professor Anand Menon on the 'World: We got this' podcast. Find out more here.
Careers
The Department of Political Economy believes in supporting the professional development of our students.
Find out more about Career opportunities here.
Connect With Us
Got a question about one of the courses? Contact spe@kcl.ac.uk
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