Global Political Economy MA Information Webinar

Explore the benefits of studying Global Political Economy online with King’s, ranked 5th in the UK for Politics.

Our online Global Political Economy MA connects research with real-world challenges, preparing graduates for impactful careers in policy, development, and research.

What to expect:

  • Meet Programme Director Dr Roberto Roccu. He'll share insights into the programme’s focus on global transformations, policy challenges, and the analytical frameworks shaping today’s world.
  • An Enrolment Advisor will be on hand throughout the event to answer questions about applications, admissions, and what it’s like to study online with King’s.
  • An overview of KEATS, our online learning platform, from our Student Success Team
  • Application guidance and requirements
  • Interactive pop-ups linking directly to blogs, brochures, and other resources
Reserve your spot today
Why study with King’s Faculty of Social Science and Public Policy?
  • King’s is ranked 5th for Politics (The Guardian University Guide 2026).
  • We’re also ranked 13th in Europe for Development studies (QS World University Rankings 2025).
  • Our world-leading expertise spans across social science disciplines. We have recognised strengths in areas ranging from security studies and political economy to global health and social justice.

Your Presenter

Dr Roberto Roccu
Programme Director
King's College London
A reader in international political economy, Roberto joined King’s College London in 2012. He’s published extensively on the political economy of countries on both shores of the Mediterranean. He’s contributed articles to the international press, including The Guardian, OpenDemocracy, and Il Post (in Italian). He’s also given interviews on major television networks like the BBC and Al Araby.
  • Dr Roberto Roccu
    Programme Director
    King's College London
    A reader in international political economy, Roberto joined King’s College London in 2012. He’s published extensively on the political economy of countries on both shores of the Mediterranean. He’s contributed articles to the international press, including The Guardian, OpenDemocracy, and Il Post (in Italian). He’s also given interviews on major television networks like the BBC and Al Araby.