Political Economy
About this course
BA/BSc in Political Economy, an interdisciplinary degree combining political science and economics. Students may choose to take an optional year abroad.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA. Required subjects: No required subjects.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 15 UCAS decisions for Political Economy (L200) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far: 15 offers. The published offer is A*AA at A level. The first offer was posted on 5 October.
What students say
Based on about 39 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 92%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 97%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 35%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 10%
- Quality and Regulatory Professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 60 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 83%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 115 students who started
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 7%
- Foundation course: 6%
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 Political Economy at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £36,500 after 15 months, £37,000 after 3 years, £48,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £33,000 and £73,500. The £48,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Economics.
What do graduates of 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 Political Economy at King's College London?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Political Economy at King's College London?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 172 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 Political Economy?
For 2027 entry, applicants have posted 15 decisions for this course on UniScout. The first offer was posted on 5 October, and the most decisions so far arrived in October.
Does Political Economy at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Political Economy at King's College London?
97% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.