The BA/BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics is a high-quality, interdisciplinary programme that will equip you with the skills and knowledge to understand, analyse and contribute to the political and economic institutions of the 21st century, both in the UK and globally. This programme is taught jointly by the Department of Political Economy and the Department of Philosophy. The programme is administered by the Department of Political Economy. **Key benefits** - You will learn to think critically and independently about fundamental issues in philosophy, politics, and economics and about the interaction between these disciplines. - Sitting within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Political Economy has an interdisciplinary ethos that cultivates a highly stimulating intellectual environment, which attracts leading scholars from all over the world. - King's was ranked 4th in the UK and 12th in the world for Politics in the QS World Rankings by Subject 2025. - We offer a wide range of optional modules, covering many areas of philosophy, politics and economics, and their interrelations. - This programme enables you to develop an understanding of the relationship between political and economic processes, institutions and ideas and the broader philosophical questions underlying public policy. - In your first year, you will learn about core concepts and issues in Philosophy, Politics and Economics. Your second and third years will feature a wide range of options including required modules, depending on whether you choose the BA or BSc degree. - Course essentials - Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary international political and policy issues. Your first year will provide you with the foundations for the study of philosophy, politics, and economics. If you wish to carry out independent research, you can opt to complete a 30-credit dissertation in your final year. The course is primarily taught on the King’s College London Strand and Waterloo campuses. It benefits from a central location with all the facilities offered by King’s readily available and the cultural attractions of the Southbank and Covent Garden on its doorstep. The library and computing facilities are readily accessible together with the opportunity to use the University of London library at Senate House. We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face to face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment. **Special features Optional study abroad** On this programme, you will have the opportunity to apply to study abroad, supported by the Study Abroad Tutor in your department and King’s Global Mobility Office. Together with partner organisations around the world, you will be supported in navigating your international, educational journey, developing new skills and competences and learning to apply different perspectives to your chosen discipline.
A Level: A*AA | 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. | Scottish Higher: AAB | Must be a combination of three Scottish Highers and two Scottish Advanced Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. | Access to HE Diploma: 39 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 6 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. | GCSE/National 4/National 5 All applicants must obtain or have obtained grade 7 or A in GCSE Mathematics | Scottish Advanced Higher: AA | Must be combined with three Scottish Highers. We do not count the Higher and Advanced Higher in the same subject. Applicants must also hold Standard Credit Grade 1 or 2/Intermediate 2/grade A National 5 in Maths or equivalent. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 38 UCAS points | 38 points overall or an aggregate score of 19 from three Higher Levels. Note: The total point score of 38 includes TOK/EE. GCSE/IGCSE Mathematics requirement can be met via Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation achieved at Standard Level/Higher Level grade 2 or Middle Years Mathematics grade 5. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | Please see our online prospectus for further details on our BTEC entry requirements. | Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017): H1H1H1H2H2H2 | Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal: D2D3D3 | Please note that Global Perspectives is not accepted by King’s as one of your Pre-U Principal subjects. Combinations of Pre-U principal subjects and other qualifications (such as A-levels) will be considered.
7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7
For International fees and information, please see the course details on our online prospectus: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change. All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 (£5,000 for Medicine and Dentistry) against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s. — UG programmes
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