History and Political Economy Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Study history and political economy from the fall of Rome right up to the present day. You’ll cover the evolution of the world economy as well as the history of Western political ideas from Plato to the present.

Develop research skills and gain knowledge of different methodological approaches (quantitative and qualitative) used in the fields of History, Political Science and Economics. Develop a deep understanding of history and its impact on today’s world to equip you for a range of careers.

Depending on the modules you choose, you can graduate with either a BA or a BSc degree.

Key benefits
• Study history and political economy in a truly global way, with support from experts in virtually all parts of the world.



• Excellent employment prospects. King’s is ranked 6th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education Global University Employability Ranking 2025).



• Incorporate historical analysis into your consideration of current political and economic events, giving you the tools to better understand challenges in today’s globalised world.



• Develop skills for a career where you can apply your historically-grounded understanding of political and economic issues to the real world in roles where you can make a difference (e.g. civil service, think tanks, finance, consultancy, law, government, business, and policy).



• This is a cutting-edge programme, jointly offered by the Departments of Political Economy and History, each in the top 10 in Europe in the QS World University Rankings by Subject (2025). It draws on the best of both departments, as well as on specialist expertise in the Department of European and International Studies and the Russia Institute.



• Our location in the heart of London offers unrivalled access to the museums, libraries, historical sites, archives and cultural resources of the capital.



• Students have the option to study abroad at one of our partner institutions for the second semester of the second year. Current options include the University of Hong Kong, National University of Singapore, and Georgetown University.



Please see our online prospectus for further details on this programme: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/courses/history-political-economy