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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: LV22

History and Political Economy

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,100Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by King's College London, University of London, the BA (Hons) History and Political Economy provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study history and political economy from the fall of Rome right up to the present day. You’ll cover the evolution of the world economy as well as the history of Western political ideas from Plato to the present. Develop research skills and gain knowledge of different methodological approaches (quantitative and qualitative) used in the fields of History, Political Science and Economics. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £29,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medieval and Early Modern European History
History of Western Political Thought
Fundamentals of Political Economy
Research Methods in History and Social Sciences
Economic History of the Modern World
Global Politics and International Relations
Quantitative Methods for Historical Analysis
Contemporary Political Economy and Policy
UCAS Code:LV22
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

History is desirable but not compulsory. Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,100

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£96,300

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£29,000£33,500
3 years£23,500£29,000£35,000
5 years£28,500£37,000£50,500

UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£27,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 37% above UK average salary
This course
£37,000
UK average
£27,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
84%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
74%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers History and Political Economy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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