MA Double Masters in Policies & Governance in Europe at King's College London

Programme overview

Double master's with Luiss University in Rome giving an in-depth understanding of the policies and political economy of the European Union and European states from a political science, law and economics perspective. Students spend one year at King's and one at Luiss, in either order (Track 1 starts at King's, Track 2 at Luiss).

Faculty: Faculty of Social Science & Public Policy | Department: Department of European & International Studies (School of Politics & Economics) | Duration: Two years full-time (one year at Luiss, one year at King's College London); UK 210 / ECTS 105 credits | Intake: September 2026 (as listed on the page) | Study mode: full-time; study abroad year | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

One year at King's and one at Luiss on courses agreed by both universities, combining political sciences, law and economics.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A bachelor's degree with 2:1 honours (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject area; applicants still studying should be achieving an average of at least 60% in the UK marking scheme. Applicants with a bachelor's degree from an Italian university other than Luiss must pass the Luiss admission test (April). Application needs a personal statement, official transcripts and one academic reference; a CV is optional. International applicants (English language Band B): IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each skill, or PTE Academic 69 overall with at least 62 in each communicative skill. Deadlines: Track 1 first deadline 9 March 2026 (earlier, by 1 March 2026, for Luiss or other Italian university graduates); final deadlines 25 July 2026 (overseas fee status) and 25 August 2026 (home fee status); Track 2 final deadlines 1 March 2026 (visa required for Italy) and 9 April 2026 (no visa required).

Domestic applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). First year of study at King's (Track 1). Source

International applicants: GBP 18,150 a year (2026/27). First year of study at King's (Track 1). Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: Full-time: two years (one year at Luiss, one year at King’s College London)

Apply through the official page: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-taught/courses/double-masters-in-policies-governance-in-europe

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