History and Political Economy

Study history and political economy from the fall of Rome right up to the present day. You'll cover world economy and its history as well as the history of Western political ideas from Plato to the present. Develop quantitative skills and political insights as well as a deep understanding of history and its impact on today's world to equip you for a range of careers.Depending on the modules you choose, you can graduate with either a BA or a BSc degree.

Key benefits

Study history and political economy in a truly global way, with support from experts in virtually all parts of the world

Incorporate historical and economic analysis into your consideration of current events, giving you the tools to better understand challenges in today's globalised world

Develop skills for a career where you can apply your understanding of political, economic and historical issues to the real world in roles where you can make a difference, e.g. civil service, think tanks, finance, consultancy, law, government, business and policy

This is a cutting edge programme, jointly offered by the Departments of Political Economy and History, each ranking 5th in Europe in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2019). It draws on the best of both departments, and on specialist expertise in the Department of European and International Studies and the Russia Institute

Our location in the heart of London offers unrivalled access to the museums, libraries, historical sites, archives and cultural resources of the capital

Excellent employment prospects. King's is ranked 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018)

Students have the option to study abroad at one of our partner institutions for the second semester of the second year. Current options include the University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore, and Georgetown University

Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/history-political-economy