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European Politics BA
UCAS code: L241
Key information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
AAA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
31 January 2025
This European Politics BA will give you an in-depth knowledge of politics and government with an emphasis on Europe. Over the course of three years, you’ll research the domestic policies of European countries, get a detailed knowledge of the integration of the European Union and its impact on governance in member states, and analyse the position of Europe in the international system.
Key benefits
- Learn from a multi-national faculty with a wealth of knowledge in the major fields of political science, international relations, and international political economy.
- Pursue your own interests in the areas of politics and international studies by choosing from a wide range of optional modules covering countries from Europe and around the world.
- Gain an in-depth perspective on the governments, politics and histories of European countries.
- Benefit from close links with departments and institutes across KCL, including the Department of International Development, War Studies, Department of Political Economy, and the Dickson Poon School of Law.
- Enhance your studies by learning key skills in research methodology to enable you to conduct your own research.
- Choose to study abroad in Europe, Canada, the USA and South-East Asia in your second semester of your second year.
- We rank 4th in the UK for Politics (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023).
Employability
Your European Politics BA will give you a firm grounding that opens up a range of careers, including in EU institutions and national governments, in journalism or public relations, or in consultancies, think tanks and charitable organisations or NGOs. Recent European Politics BA graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- UK Civil Service
- Schuman Trainee, European Parliament
- Campaign Strategist, Shape History
- Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
- KYC Analyst, Credit Agricole CIB
- Chargée de Mission Section Euratlantique, chez Etat-Major de l’Armée de Terre
Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.
Our professional network
Where can a degree like this take you? Hear from 2019 graduate Anna Vondrakova:
Role: Community Fundraising Assistant at Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice
As the Community Fundraising Assistant at Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice, my primary purpose is to play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability of our institution. In a formal capacity, I am entrusted with the responsibility of organising and coordinating various events, including the prestigious Open Gardens and the lively Summer Salsa gathering. One of my most significant career achievements as a Fundraising Assistant has been successfully securing gifts in kind worth £6,000 from local businesses to support our Hospice events. Without a doubt, King's College London has been instrumental in shaping my unexpected yet immensely fulfilling career as a fundraiser. During my time at King's, I delved deep into the world of EU Politics, developing skills in research, communication, and critical analysis. These skills, though initially tailored for politics, have been invaluable in my fundraising role. Beyond academia, King's College London provided me with access to a rich network of alumni and dedicated career services.
Anna's top career tip:
My advice to prospective students who may be interested in pursuing a career path similar to mine as a fundraiser would be as follows; embrace diverse learning, cultivate soft skills, leverage the resources available at your university, gain practical experience, stay up-to-date with trends and best practices in fundraising, find an organisation whose mission aligns with your values and fuels your commitment, be open to continuous learning and professional development.
Employability
Your European Politics BA will give you a firm grounding that opens up a range of careers, including in EU institutions and national governments, in journalism or public relations, or in consultancies, think tanks and charitable organisations or NGOs. Recent European Politics BA graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
- UK Civil Service
- Schuman Trainee, European Parliament
- Campaign Strategist, Shape History
- Parliamentary Assistant, House of Commons
- KYC Analyst, Credit Agricole CIB
- Chargée de Mission Section Euratlantique, chez Etat-Major de l’Armée de Terre
Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.
Our professional network
Where can a degree like this take you? Hear from 2019 graduate Anna Vondrakova:
Role: Community Fundraising Assistant at Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice
As the Community Fundraising Assistant at Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice, my primary purpose is to play a pivotal role in ensuring the financial stability of our institution. In a formal capacity, I am entrusted with the responsibility of organising and coordinating various events, including the prestigious Open Gardens and the lively Summer Salsa gathering. One of my most significant career achievements as a Fundraising Assistant has been successfully securing gifts in kind worth £6,000 from local businesses to support our Hospice events. Without a doubt, King's College London has been instrumental in shaping my unexpected yet immensely fulfilling career as a fundraiser. During my time at King's, I delved deep into the world of EU Politics, developing skills in research, communication, and critical analysis. These skills, though initially tailored for politics, have been invaluable in my fundraising role. Beyond academia, King's College London provided me with access to a rich network of alumni and dedicated career services.
Anna's top career tip:
My advice to prospective students who may be interested in pursuing a career path similar to mine as a fundraiser would be as follows; embrace diverse learning, cultivate soft skills, leverage the resources available at your university, gain practical experience, stay up-to-date with trends and best practices in fundraising, find an organisation whose mission aligns with your values and fuels your commitment, be open to continuous learning and professional development.
Key information
Course type:
Single honours
Delivery mode:
In person
Study mode:
Full time
Required A-level:
AAA
Full entry requirements, including contextual requirements
Duration:
Three years
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2025
Application deadline:
31 January 2025
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