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PostgraduateMA

Government Studies

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA Government Studies at King's College London, University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our brand-new Government Studies MA is the only course of its kind to focus on British Government that goes beyond the theory to provide unique insights into the personalities, policies and process involved in running the British state. You'll delve into real-life case studies and hear from the people who work within government, becoming familiar with the decision-making process in the turbulent 20th and 21st centuries. You’ll study a range of pioneering modules delivered in partnership with organisations like No. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 92% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

British Government and the Uncodified Constitution
Policy-Making Processes in Modern Britain
Government Decision-Making: Case Studies and Analysis
The British Executive: Prime Ministers and Cabinet Governance
Parliament
Legislation and Constitutional Practice
Historical Context of 20th and 21st Century British Politics
Research Methods in Government Studies
Dissertation in Government Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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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£28,000£32,500£36,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£39,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£57,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
10%Studying
10%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers Government Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#31QS World
#6UK Ranking
40,870+Students
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