Politics
King's College London, University of LondonPolitics BA/BSc (H) is an undergraduate degree at King's College London, University of London, based in London, taught full-time over 3 years. 82% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £32,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is A*AA.
A-Level Entry
A*AA
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
81.92%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£32,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at global, national, regional and local levels. Our Politics BA/BSc will develop your knowledge and understanding of the relationship between government and society and explore questions of political order and decision making.
Key benefits
- Our Politics BA/BSc course offers a demanding and stimulating programme of study covering international politics, comparative politics, and political theory, with an emphasis on developing your analytical and research skills.
- You will learn to think critically and independently about key issues in politics and develop a range of skills to support your intellectual, vocational and personal development.
- Given the interdisciplinary nature of the department, you will also have many opportunities to explore the interplay between politics and economics.
- Sitting within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Political Economy has an interdisciplinary, social science ethos, fostering a stimulating intellectual environment that has attracted leading scholars.
- Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary international political and policy issues.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) or Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BA/BSc (H)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 3 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- London
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Politics
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £32,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ