History and Political Economy BA (Hons)
King's College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 35 graduates of History and Political Economy BA (Hons) at King's College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Economics.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of Graduates in History
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Economics at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £26000 | £30000 | £36500 |
25-75 percentile range | £24000 - £30000 | £24500 - £37500 | £29000 - £51000 |
All History courses of King's College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of History
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £27627 | £26465 | £33463 |
25-75 percentile range | £23025 - £32118 | £20515 - £33932 | £24566 - £44022 |
All History courses in the UK
Course Description
Key benefits
- Study history and political economy in a truly global way, with support from experts in virtually all parts of the world
- Incorporate historical and economic analysis into your consideration of current events, giving you the tools to better understand challenges in today's globalised world
- Develop skills for a career where you can apply your understanding of political, economic and historical issues to the real world in roles where you can make a difference, e.g. civil service, think tanks, finance, consultancy, law, government, business and policy
- This is a cutting edge programme, jointly offered by the Departments of Political Economy and History, each ranking 5th in Europe in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2019). It draws on the best of both departments, and on specialist expertise in the Department of European and International Studies and the Russia Institute
- Our location in the heart of London offers unrivalled access to the museums, libraries, historical sites, archives and cultural resources of the capital
- Excellent employment prospects. King's is ranked 4th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2018)
- Students have the option to study abroad at one of our partner institutions for the second semester of the second year. Current options include the University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore, and Georgetown University
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of History and Political Economy BA (Hons) at King's College London
40% | Sales occupations |
15% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
15% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Design occupations |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Administrative occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
0% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (80 UCAS tariff points)
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
If Mathematics is not taken beyond GCSE, a grade 7, (or A) in GCSE Mathematics, or Core Mathematics grade B is essential
Required subjects: None Preferred subjects: History
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill |
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PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill |
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TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills |
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Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill |
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Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill |
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Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill |
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Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees History and Political Economy BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
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 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.
Average student cost of living in London
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of King's College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of King's College London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
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- History
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #19
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- History
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #5
- #21
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- History
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QS World University Rankings By Subject
[Published 22 March, 2023]
See all 37 university rankings of King's College London
About King's College London
King’s College London (KCL) was established in 1892 and is located in the very centre of London. International students can start by taking KCL’s International Foundation, a one-year course intended to improve your knowledge on a particular subject while bringing your English to a level where you’re comfortable studying and communicating. The famous city of London offers innumerable advantages to young students, including myriad work opportunities, reliable and extensive public transport, and abundant entertainment options.
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Student composition of King's College London
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Total number of students enrolled at King's College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22110
- postgraduates:
- 13810
- Total:
- 35920
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Economic Policy”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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International Political Economy BSc (Hons) | City University London | - | - | - | £9250 | £20860 | - | London | On campus Full-time | |
Economic Policy (Level 3 Entry) BA (Hons) | Glasgow Caledonian University | - | - | - | £9250 £9250 | £14500 £15200 | - | Glasgow | On campus Full-time | |
History and Political Economy BA (Hons) | King's College London | 78% | 0% | 0% | £9250 | - | 160 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Political Economy BA/BSc (Hons) | King's College London | 77% | 5% | 6% | £9250 | - | 179 | London | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
British Quacquarelli Symonds, UK
- Published:
- 22 March, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -QS World University Rankings By Subject:
- Academic Reputation: 50%
Employer Reputation: 30%
Research Citations Per Paper: 10%
H-index: 10%
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023