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Government Studies - MA

King's College London, University of London

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King's College London, University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

This course goes beyond teaching theory to apply an in-depth perspective of how the British state is run, taught with and by those within government. Our Government Studies MA is the only course of its kind to focus on British Government that goes beyond the theory to apply an in-depth perspective on the personalities, policies and process 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. You’ll study a range of pioneering modules delivered in partnership with organisations like No. 10 Downing Street and HM Treasury and learn from renowned practitioners and policymakers, such as former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls, alongside leading academics at the forefront of their fields. During this Government Studies MA, you’ll develop the practical skills and historical context needed to navigate the complexities of the UK’s uncodified constitution. You’ll follow a curriculum that puts precedent, history and relationships at its core, mirroring the very fabric of governance itself to give you a detailed understanding of the policy-making process.

Tuition fees

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£ 35,800per year

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University information

King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    Main Site, Strand, London, Greater London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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Top-tier outcomes: ranked 14th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2026), King’s empowers global careers.
Global research impact: study at a world top university, home to 14 Nobel laureates and pioneering research across disciplines.
International student support: from visa advice to academic English prep, King’s offers tailored support to help you thrive from day one.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    8th out of 74

  • Entry standards

    / Max 217
    181 84%

    8th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    11th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.96 74%

    66th

    21

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