Politics BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
King's College London, University of London
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The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at global, national, regional and local levels. Our Politics BA/BSc will develop your knowledge and understanding of the relationship between government and society and explore questions of political order and decision making.Key benefits- Our Politics BA/BSc course offers a demanding and stimulating programme of study covering international politics, ...Read more

The interaction of people, ideas and institutions is central to shaping the outcomes of political processes and government decision-making at global, national, regional and local levels. Our Politics BA/BSc will develop your knowledge and understanding of the relationship between government and society and explore questions of political order and decision making.Key benefits- Our Politics BA/BSc course offers a demanding and stimulating programme of study covering international politics, comparative politics, and political theory, with an emphasis on developing your analytical and research skills. - You will learn to think critically and independently about key issues in politics and develop a range of skills to support your intellectual, vocational and personal development.- Given the interdisciplinary nature of the department, you will also have many opportunities to explore the interplay between politics and economics.- Sitting within the Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy, the Department of Political Economy has an interdisciplinary, social science ethos, fostering a stimulating intellectual environment that has attracted leading scholars.- Our research-led curriculum encourages critical analysis and debate on contemporary international political and policy issues.

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Shakera
16 Feb 23

What makes king’s such a great place to study is the opportunities it provides, providing opportunities encourages learning in and out of the classroom and enables me to grow as a..Read more

SR
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12 Feb 23

--BEST-- KCL consistently provides unique opportunities (eg a robotics survey I was able to volunteer for) and chances to supplement one's education (like the environment and..Read more

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£33,450 per year

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What makes king’s such a great place to study is the opportunities it provides, providing opportunities encourages learning in and out of the classroom and enables me to grow as a...
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12 Feb 23
Politics BA (Hons)/BSc (Hons)
--BEST-- KCL consistently provides unique opportunities (eg a robotics survey I was able to volunteer for) and chances to supplement one's education (like the environment and...
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King's College London, University of London
Strand London City Of Westminster WC2R 2LS United Kingdom
Nearest tube station: Temple  0.1 miles away Nearest train station: Charing Cross   0.2 miles away
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