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The MA in International Law, Ethics, and Politics will cover the application of International Law, European Law, ethics, and international politics to problems such as poverty reduction; international trade; war and terrorism; climate change; and democracy. This program is ideal for candidates from the NGO world who wish to improve their academic credentials and students from humanities and social sciences who want to take Law courses.

Politics confronts the big issues that affect societies the world over. You’ll get an overview of the British political system as well as examine some of the most complex problems faced by humanity and the ideas that underpin them. The MA degree means you study Politics alongside other subjects from History to Geography and languages to Psychology.

Philosophy explores our existence using critical thinking and argument. If you find yourself thinking about life's big issues and questions, philosophy could be for you. At Levels 1 and 2 you will receive a grounding in ancient and modern philosophy and be introduced to fundamental ideas concerning ethics, epistemology (the nature of knowledge), and metaphysics (the nature of reality).

The International Relations and Politics MA degree means you study Politics alongside other subjects from History to Geography and languages to Psychology. At Levels 3 and 4 you will be able to specialise. During your degree, you’ll develop the ability to understand the barriers and opportunities and strive to find solutions to address international problems.

In Geography and Politics, you'll study both social and physical sciences to analyze and understand major challenges facing the world. You can specialize in human geography or physical geography, or combine elements of both. You will also have the opportunity to go on field trips and to work with partner organizations to help them solve real-world problems.

Combining your English and Politics studies gives you a very wide range of modules to choose from and can lead to a diverse range of careers. You can study the history of English literature from the medieval period right up to the present day. Start with a basic overview of the subject and move towards choosing modules to suit your own interests.

Our brand-new Government Studies MA is the only course of its kind to focus on the British Government that goes beyond the theory to provide unique insights into the personalities, policies and processes involved in running the British state. You'll delve into real-life case studies and hear from the people who work within government, becoming familiar with the decision-making process in the turbulent 20th and 21st centuries.

MSc Russian and Eurasian Politics and Economics - the flagship degree programme of the King’s Russia Institute - equips students with the tools and perspectives needed to understand the processes of political, economic and social change that are continuing to reshape Russia, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Caucasus.

Our Politics and Economics of the Middle East MA explores the intersection of politics and economics in one of the most vital and interesting regions in the world. You will develop solid regional expertise in addition to the theoretical and methodological skills necessary for a career in political and economic analysis.

The International Political Economy MA will give you an in-depth knowledge of the political and economic forces that are transforming our world. You will explore at an advanced level the main theories and issues concerning the interaction of governments, business and other societal actors within different regions and across the globe. It is one of the most international courses in its field in the UK, currently attracting students from over 30 countries, offering you a rich diversity of backgrounds and perspectives.

Our European Studies MA course will give you a detailed understanding of the politics, history, economy and societies of Europe. As a full-time student, you may also take either a French or German pathway, which offers you the opportunity to complete a master’s degree within a year while taking modules abroad. Places on these pathways have separate capacity restrictions.

The Double Master’s in Policies & Governance in Europe (PAGE) will provide you with an in-depth understanding of major political and economic developments in Europe and of the analytical approaches developed to account for them. You will study at two of the most highly ranked universities in Europe in the field of politics and international studies: Luiss, which has currently firmly established itself among the top 25 institutions in this field, and King’s College London, 13th in the world and 5th in Europe in the 2023 QS Elsevier Subject Ranking. 

Our Environment, Politics and Development MSc programme provides an advanced theoretical understanding of the relationship between development problems and environmental issues. You will explore these relationships from the perspectives of political ecology, development geography and environmental governance. To illustrate these relationships, we use relevant case studies drawn from across the globe.

The Political Economy MA is a broad-based multidisciplinary course that will develop your critical understanding of the UK and global political and economic institutions. You will also acquire the theoretical and empirical skills necessary to engage with contemporary domestic and world affairs at an advanced level.