History & Political Economy
About this course
BA/BSc in History & Political Economy, a degree across Economics and History centred on the evolution of the world economy and Western political thought from the fall of Rome to the present day. Students can choose to study abroad at partner institutions such as the University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore, and Georgetown University during the second semester of the second year. Depending on module choices, students graduate with either a BA or a BSc degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA.
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Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 13 UCAS decisions for History & Political Economy (LV22) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 13 offers. The published offer is AAA at A level. The first offer was posted on 11 October.
What students say
Based on about 27 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 78%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 57%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started
- A levels: 86%
- Baccalaureate: 11%
- Foundation course: 3%
- A degree: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of History & Political Economy at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £50,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £11,500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of History & Political Economy at King's College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on History & Political Economy at King's College London?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for History & Political Economy at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 154 UCAS points. Applicants who posted offers on UniScout for 2027 entry were most often predicted A*A*A*.
When does King's College London send offers for History & Political Economy?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 13 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 11 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
How many students continue on History & Political Economy at King's College London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.