European Politics

King's College London

Bachelor's degree

In London

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    3 Years

Our European Politics BA degree is an intellectually challenging study programme designed for students who want to gain an in-depth knowledge of politics and government with a particular emphasis on Europe. You will research the domestic politics of European countries as well as the integration of the European Union and the effect that this has had on governance in member states. You will also analyse the position of Europe in the international system.

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London
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On request

About this course

Multi-national teaching faculty with a passion for their subject and a wealth of knowledge in the major fields of European politics.
Our degree programme combines in-depth study with flexibility, allowing you to pursue your interests in areas of politics and government.
Optional overseas study in the second semester of the second year. Current partner institutions located across Europe, the USA and South-East Asia.
You will gain an in-depth perspective on the governments, politics and histories of European countries.
Benefit from close links with the university's nationally-focused political studies departments.
Opportunities to be part of fundamental research and discussions. The department is a founding member of the Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence, which regularly invites high-profile scholars and practitioners to events at King’s.
European Politics at King’s provides a firm grounding for a wide-range of careers, including in EU institutions and national government, but also journalism, public relations, consultancies, think tanks and charitable organisations or NGOs.

• Trade Policy Analyst, Organisation for Economic Co-operation & Development

• Communications Consultant, Kreab Gavin Anderson

• Event Coordinator, Reed Exhibitions

• Individual Giving Administrator, Tate

Our graduates go on to work in a range of professions including in EU institutions and national government, but also journalism, public relations and consultancies for various kinds. While some choose to continue their studies at graduate level.

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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. However, if offered the grade achieved may be taken into account when considering whether or not to accept a candidate who has just fallen short of the conditions of their offer.

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Subjects

  • Politics
  • European Politics
  • Modern Europe
  • German Politics
  • Politics & Society
  • Political Thought
  • Political analysis
  • Political Science
  • Cold War Germany
  • Politics and Culture

Course programme

1st Year

Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

  • Introduction to Politics (30 credits)

  • The Making of Modern Europe (30 credits)

Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 60 credits from a range of optional modules from European Politics. 30 credits must focus on at least two different European countries. Some modules have a language requirement. Optional modules may typically include:

  • An Introduction to German Politics (15 credits)

  • Politics & Society in Britain 1780-1945 (30 credits)

  • Spin in the Twientieth Century, 1939 to 2000 ( 15 credits)
  • French Political Thought I (15 credits)

2nd Year

Required Modules

You are required to take the following modules:

  • The Integration of the European Union (30 credits)

  • Political Analysis (15 credits)

  • Research Methods in Political Science (15 credits)

Optional Modules

In addition, you are required to take 60 credits from a range of European Politics optional modules, each worth 15 or 30 credits. 30 credits must focus on one or more European country. Optional modules may typically include:

  • Politics and Culture in Cold War Germany (15 credits)
  • Foreign Policy Analysis (30 credits)
  • Italian Politics (15 credits)
  • The Politics of Central and Eastern Europe (15 credits)
  • Nationalism in Spain (15 credits)
  • Introduction to French Politics and Society (15 credits)
  • Society and Popular Culture in Germany (15 credits)
  • Institutions, Identity and Society in Russia and Eurasia (15 credits)
  • The Economics of Politics (15 credits)
  • Political Theory of Capitalism (15 credits)
  • Government and Business (15 credits)

You will have the opportunity to study abroad in the second semester of the second year. Partner universities currently include:

  • National University of Singapore
  • University of North Carolina
  • Sciences Po
  • Maastricht University
  • University of Oslo
  • University of Copenhagen
  • Libera Università Internazionale degli Studi Sociali (LUISS)
  • University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
3rd Year

Required Modules

There are no required modules for this course in year three.

Optional Modules

You are required to take at least 30 credits from a range of European Politics optional modules, each worth 15 or 30 credits. 30 credits must focus on one or more European country.

Optional modules available may typically include:

  • Extended Essay (30 credits)
  • Contemporary German Politics (15 credits)
  • German Foreign Policy (15 credits)
  • Contemporary French Politics (30 credits)*
  • Contemporary Spanish Politics: Institutions & Actors (15 credits)
  • Contemporary Spanish Politics: Issues & Public Policy (15 credits)

Note: these modules require that students have an A in A-Level French or equivalent.

You will then choose a number of modules from a wide range of European & International Studies modules to take your total up to 120 credits for the year. You can select further credits from other optional modules from other departments (approved by the course leader) to bring your total for the year to 120 credits.

Additional information

International tuition fee - £18,900 per year

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