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Politics and Economics of the Middle East - MA

King's College London, University of London

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King's College London, University of London

Course options

2 options available

  • Qualification

    MA - Master of Arts

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    29-SEP-25

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

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.

Key benefits

  • Unique in combining political economy and comparative politics with the study of the Middle East.
  • Enables students to analyse the politics and economics of the Middle East from a variety of different perspectives.
  • Located in one of the globally leading Departments on the study of politics and economics.
  • Provides a strong theoretical and methodological foundation in the social sciences.
  • Develop your critical and communication skills by presenting and disseminating research in written and oral forms, to classmates, tutors, and the wider academic community.
  • Opportunity to study regional languages through King’s Language Centre.
  • Enables students to explore political economy themes through specialist modules in the Department of Political Economy.
  • Vibrant Middle East research community at King's College London.
  • Located in the heart of London, the Department of Political Economy has a strong reputation for research-led teaching and links to industry.

Careers:

Employability

This course provides you with the enhanced skills and qualifications which will allow you to excel in future employment and research in an increasingly important field. Our students have transferred the skills they have developed to careers in development organisations, the corporate or financial sector, the diplomatic service, international NGOs, civil society organisations or journalism. Some students have gone on to further research at King’s College.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 31,600per 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, University of London

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    19th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, London, London, 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

    Economics

    13th out of 77 5

    8th out of 74

  • Entry standards

    / Max 235
    176 75%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    95.0 95%

    2nd

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    2.98 75%

    60th

    19

  • 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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