Please note the course details apply to 2025 entry. Details for 2026 entry for our undergraduate courses will be published from September 2025.
This European Studies (French Pathway) BA will teach you about the history and politics of Europe and give you the French language skills to truly understand this topic. You’ll get to study in Paris for a year and graduate as a French speaker with a detailed knowledge of European Studies.
“As someone who lived and studied in France for high school, one of the reasons I applied for this course was the opportunity for a year abroad at Science Po Paris. I’ve met students from Asia, Africa, America, and the rest of Europe during my seminars and lectures which has greatly expanded my mind. ”
You’ll begin your first year of this European Studies (French Pathway) BA by learning about the making of modern Europe, before studying an introduction to modern French history. You will also pick up your French studies with core modules that are tailored to your language ability – and if you’ve never studied French before, you can catch up with the ab-initio pathway. The third year of your European Studies degree will see you spend a year in Paris at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po). You’ll get to fully immerse yourself in student life, as you’ll be taught and assessed in French. When you return to King’s for your final year, you’ll have only one more language module to complete before finishing your studies by focusing on your optional modules. Throughout your European Studies (French Pathway) BA, you can build your own curriculum by choosing from a long list of interdisciplinary modules. You’ll get to study a range of topics, from history, politics and economics to linguistics or culture, and more. For example, you could study International Economics one year, then The French Novel after 1700 or Resisting Racial Capitalism the next, followed by Recent French Thought or Murder Mysteries in French Literature. There are also a number of extracurricular opportunities to enhance your European Studies (French Pathway) BA studies, in the form of guest lectures, student societies, and more.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
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.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
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.
There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade B in French for the standard pathway. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.
BBB There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade B in French for the standard pathway. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.
35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels.
There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level French for the standard pathway. Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
32 points overall or an aggregate score of 15 from three Higher Levels. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level French for the standard pathway. Notes: The total point score of 32 includes TOK/EE.
Alternative ways of meeting the French subject requirement
If you do not have the required academic study of French, we are able to accept pass at B2 in the DELF (French Studies Diploma) and DALF (Advanced French Studies Diploma), issued by the French Ministry of Education, as evidence of proficiency in French. You should ensure that this is clearly listed on your application if you have completed, or will be completing, one of these qualifications.
We are also able to waive the language requirement for applicants who have completed their schooling or a higher qualification (e.g. degree) in an institution which teaches in French.
If you are not studying the required language, you will be considered for the Ab Initio (language beginners) pathway.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities, or similar - to be considered. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must meet the French language subject requirement for the standard pathway.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit, and 3 at Pass. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities, or similar - to be considered. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must meet the French language subject requirement for the standard pathway.
Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above
English language band: B
Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Contextual consideration
We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.
Deferrals
Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.
If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.
Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.
Foundation courses
Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.
We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.
Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.
The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.
Graduates
Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.
Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.
Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subjects across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.
Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans, as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.
Resits
We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications.
Transfers
Transfers into this programme are not permitted.
If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.
If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.
Teaching
Check out further information about our European Studies course including our teaching team, exclusive videos and more on our hub page.
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.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Location
The Strand Campus, where most of the teaching takes place, is located in the heart of London adjacent to the Thames and close to Covent Garden. No other destination in the United Kingdom can compete with London with regards to the opportunities on offer for the study of modern Europe. The library and research facilities available, as well as the range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms, journalists, clubs and government agencies, far outstrip anything available elsewhere. Foreign language film showings, exhibitions, political talks and other cultural events take place continually.
Year 3 is spent at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po) in Paris.
The primary methods of assessment for this course typically are coursework, assessed essays, oral and written examinations and individual and group presentations. Your practical exam in your third year will be taken once you return to King’s College London following your study abroad year.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Courses are divided into modules.You will normally take modules totalling 450 credits.
You are required to take the following modules:
You are also required to take one of the following language modules based on your language ability:
In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules which may typically include:
From the list of modules provided, you must choose an additional 30 optional credits from any area of the programme.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
As a European Studies (French Pathway) BA graduate, your level of French will allow you to work in a French-speaking role – or in France.
You’ll also have developed analytical and presentational skills that you can apply to a number of roles.
Previous European Studies BA graduates have taken roles in the Foreign Office, with lobbying firms at the European Commission, in public and private agencies and think tanks, and with leading financial institutions. Some have worked as far afield as Bosnia and Japan.
Recent European Studies (French Pathway) BA graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
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.
The UK tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.
The International tuition fee for the 2025-2026 academic year is £30,000 per year.
Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 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.
If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling. Please see the Study Abroad web pages for details of the relevant partner universities and detailed information on the fees that apply under the Course Essentials tab.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
You’ll begin your first year of this European Studies (French Pathway) BA by learning about the making of modern Europe, before studying an introduction to modern French history. You will also pick up your French studies with core modules that are tailored to your language ability – and if you’ve never studied French before, you can catch up with the ab-initio pathway. The third year of your European Studies degree will see you spend a year in Paris at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po). You’ll get to fully immerse yourself in student life, as you’ll be taught and assessed in French. When you return to King’s for your final year, you’ll have only one more language module to complete before finishing your studies by focusing on your optional modules. Throughout your European Studies (French Pathway) BA, you can build your own curriculum by choosing from a long list of interdisciplinary modules. You’ll get to study a range of topics, from history, politics and economics to linguistics or culture, and more. For example, you could study International Economics one year, then The French Novel after 1700 or Resisting Racial Capitalism the next, followed by Recent French Thought or Murder Mysteries in French Literature. There are also a number of extracurricular opportunities to enhance your European Studies (French Pathway) BA studies, in the form of guest lectures, student societies, and more.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
Please note that locations are determined by where each module is taught and may vary depending on the modules you study.
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.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
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.
There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade B in French for the standard pathway. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.
BBB There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade B in French for the standard pathway. Notes: If you are taking linear A-levels in England, you will be required to pass the practical endorsement in all Science subjects. This is with the exception of private candidates who are unable to take the practical component. We do not consider the EPQ at any point of the assessment process.
35 points overall or an aggregate score of 17 from three Higher Levels.
There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level French for the standard pathway. Notes: The total point score of 35 includes TOK/EE.
32 points overall or an aggregate score of 15 from three Higher Levels. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must include grade 5 in Higher Level French for the standard pathway. Notes: The total point score of 32 includes TOK/EE.
Alternative ways of meeting the French subject requirement
If you do not have the required academic study of French, we are able to accept pass at B2 in the DELF (French Studies Diploma) and DALF (Advanced French Studies Diploma), issued by the French Ministry of Education, as evidence of proficiency in French. You should ensure that this is clearly listed on your application if you have completed, or will be completing, one of these qualifications.
We are also able to waive the language requirement for applicants who have completed their schooling or a higher qualification (e.g. degree) in an institution which teaches in French.
If you are not studying the required language, you will be considered for the Ab Initio (language beginners) pathway.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total.
Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 33 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities, or similar - to be considered. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must meet the French language subject requirement for the standard pathway.
The Access to Higher Education Diploma must be 60 credits in total. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits overall: 30 credits must be from units awarded at Distinction, with 12 at Merit, and 3 at Pass. The Access to Higher Education Diploma should be in a relevant subject - Humanities, or similar - to be considered. There is no required subject for the Ab Initio pathway. Must meet the French language subject requirement for the standard pathway.
Course specific subject requirements are indicated in subject requirements above
English language band: B
Please note that nationals of Majority English Speaking Countries (as defined by UKVI) who have successfully completed high school in the respective country, are not required to complete an English language test. For information on our English requirements and whether you need to complete an English language test, please see our English Language requirements page.
Contextual consideration
We make contextual offers for this programme, which can be found in the entry requirements. As part of the assessment process, we take into account contextual information to gain a more complete picture of each application. More information can be found on the Contextualised admissions website.
Deferrals
Applications can be submitted for deferred entry by choosing the appropriate year of entry on the UCAS application.
If your circumstances change and, therefore, you need to request a deferral after an offer has been made, then we can generally permit these for this programme. However, each deferral request will be considered on a case-by-case basis and we reserve the right to decline any post-offer deferral request. Requests should be submitted via a message on King’s Apply with an explanation of the reason for making the request.
Please note, second deferral requests will only be considered where the request is due to extreme unforeseen extenuating circumstances, for example, health reasons. We are unable to permit deferral requests that go beyond two years and you would need to apply again. This is with the exception of deferrals which are due to military/national service.
Foundation courses
Applicants studying Foundation Year programmes in the UK are welcome to apply for this programme. Foundation programmes from other universities and further education providers in the UK are considered on a case-by-case basis. Whether or not we can consider a particular foundation year as suitable for study at King's depends on the content of the syllabus and modules studied. In the past we have accepted foundation programmes from a number of other institutions.
We are unable to accept Foundation programmes that are integrated as part of a main degree at another institution. These may be called Year 0 or Integrated Foundations. We are also unable to accept non-UK Foundation courses.
Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your qualification, such as a list of modules and course specifications.
The King's International Foundation Programme has guaranteed pathways available for progression onto our King's undergraduate degree programmes, and information can be found on the website.
Graduates
Our general entry requirements are based on A-level or equivalent. However, where an applicant is completing/has completed a degree, we are able to consider the degree study as part of the assessment of the application.
Generally, we would consider a minimum of a UK Bachelor degree with a 2:1 grade profile (or overseas equivalent) as meeting the entry requirements for our undergraduate degrees. However, those who have achieved/are predicted a high 2:1 or a First may be considered more competitive.
Where a programme has subject requirements, these will still need to have been met. If you have not met the subject requirements via A-level (or equivalent) then we may be able to consider the content within your degree. We would be looking for significant study of the subjects across the degree programme with a 2:1 or above grading on those modules.
Once you have submitted an application, the Admissions Office may contact you via King's Apply to ask for further details on your degree study.
Personal Statement
Your personal statement is one of the many factors in the overall assessment of your application, and is your opportunity to introduce yourself to the university and inform us of your commitment to the programme and how the programme fits into your career plans, as well as any work experience or extracurricular activities you have done.
Resits
We are able to consider applicants who have retaken or are retaking their qualifications.
Transfers
Transfers into this programme are not permitted.
If you don't have a suitable qualification for direct entry to a UK university, we can help with our Foundation year courses.
If you have an offer from King's, but English isn't your first language, we have courses to help you.
Teaching
Check out further information about our European Studies course including our teaching team, exclusive videos and more on our hub page.
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.
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Location
The Strand Campus, where most of the teaching takes place, is located in the heart of London adjacent to the Thames and close to Covent Garden. No other destination in the United Kingdom can compete with London with regards to the opportunities on offer for the study of modern Europe. The library and research facilities available, as well as the range of contacts with cultural institutes, libraries, international firms, journalists, clubs and government agencies, far outstrip anything available elsewhere. Foreign language film showings, exhibitions, political talks and other cultural events take place continually.
Year 3 is spent at the Institut d’Etudes Politiques (Sciences Po) in Paris.
The primary methods of assessment for this course typically are coursework, assessed essays, oral and written examinations and individual and group presentations. Your practical exam in your third year will be taken once you return to King’s College London following your study abroad year.
The study time and assessment methods detailed above are typical and give you a good indication of what to expect. However, they are subject to change.
Courses are divided into modules.You will normally take modules totalling 450 credits.
You are required to take the following modules:
You are also required to take one of the following language modules based on your language ability:
In addition, you are required to take 15 credits from a range of optional modules which may typically include:
From the list of modules provided, you must choose an additional 30 optional credits from any area of the programme.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
As a European Studies (French Pathway) BA graduate, your level of French will allow you to work in a French-speaking role – or in France.
You’ll also have developed analytical and presentational skills that you can apply to a number of roles.
Previous European Studies BA graduates have taken roles in the Foreign Office, with lobbying firms at the European Commission, in public and private agencies and think tanks, and with leading financial institutions. Some have worked as far afield as Bosnia and Japan.
Recent European Studies (French Pathway) BA graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:
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.
The UK tuition fee for the 2025-26 academic year is currently £9,535 per year. This is based on the UK Government's cap.
The International tuition fee for the 2025-2026 academic year is £30,000 per year.
Please note that the International tuition fee is subject to annual increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King's terms and conditions.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2000 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.
If you choose the study abroad option with one of King’s partner universities, you will not be charged tuition fees by the host university (although some partners do charge a small administration fee for applying). King’s will continue to invoice for a proportion of King's tuition fees. You should also budget to pay for the associated subsistence costs, such as travel, visas, accommodation and food as well as any vaccination/immunisations required by the country to which you are travelling. Please see the Study Abroad web pages for details of the relevant partner universities and detailed information on the fees that apply under the Course Essentials tab.
Additional Costs
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
To find out more about bursaries, scholarships, grants, tuition fees, living expenses, student loans, and other financial help available at King's please visit the Fees and Funding section.
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