Political Economy

Course Overview

The MA Political Economy at King's College London, University of London is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding society. 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. The Political Economy MA is a broadbased multidisciplinary course that will develop your critical understanding of the UK and global political and economic institutions. You will also acquire the theoretical skills necessary to engage with contemporary domestic and world affairs at an advanced level. Key benefits - An interdisciplinary course utilising elements from the fields of politics, philosophy and economics. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £37,000 within three years, a 98% continuation rate, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Tuition Fees & Funding

Home fee status: 25 August 2026 (23:59 UK time) If the programme becomes full before the final application deadlines stated above, we will close the programme to further applications.Please note, you will not be eligible for an application fee refund if we are unable to process further offers because places are filled and we close the course before the final application deadline. Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you st

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

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