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Contemporary British History and Politics MA

King's College London

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King's College London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    Professional Masters

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

Our course offers you the chance to study Contemporary British History and Politics in the centre of London, in close relationship with Westminster and Whitehall. You will study at one of the top ranked History departments in Europe, with some of the worlds leading scholars of contemporary British history and politics. Options cover British economic, social, cultural, political, military, imperial, and diplomatic history, as well as the history of British science, technology and medicine. Our course leads to careers in research, journalism, the civil service, politics, teaching and finance.

Key benefits

  • One of the best history departments in the world, ranked 3rd in the UK for Research Power (REF2021) and in the top 10 history departments in Europe (QS World University Rankings 2024).
  • Kings graduates enjoy one of the best employment rates and starting salaries in the UK. Ranked 7th in the UK for graduate employability (Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2023).
  • The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
  • You will have the opportunity to take Strand Group modules co-taught with leading figures in British politics and government.
  • You will be taught by scholars who have shaped our understanding of contemporary British history who are active participants not only in historical research, but in writing for the press and appearing on television and radio
  • Unique course ranging widely across contemporary history, historiography and research methods.

Course essentials:

Our Contemporary British History and Politics course will provide you with training in and experience of the historical analysis of issues that are central to understanding contemporary Britain. While we focus on the study of British history and politics over the past century, we also recognise that you cant understand British history without reference to other countries and regions, in particular the Empire/Commonwealth, Europe and North America.

Careers: Employability

Our graduates develop the skills and knowledge to pursue further research in our Department or transfer them to careers elsewhere, such as the civil service, teaching, in journalism and politics.


Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 30,000per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

King's College London

King's College London

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, London, London, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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As London's most central university, King's gives students easy access to one of the most dynamic and best-connected cities in the world.
The university's multicultural, welcoming community of staff and students represent over 190 nations.
Recognised for the global reach and impact of its research, King’s ranks 8th in the UK for Research Quality in the Complete University 51ÊÓƵ.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    History

    10th out of 91 2

    8th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    172 84%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    79.0 79%

    12th

    6

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.03 76%

    77th

    3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    186 87%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    45th

    6

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