Dr. Adnan Naseemullah

Associate Professor

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Biography

Adnan Naseemullah is a comparative political scientist who joined King’s College London in September 2014. Prior to this, he taught at Johns Hopkins University and the London School of Economics. His research interests lie at the intersection of political economy, national and international development, state formation, and colonial legacies. He has published notable works, including 'Development Statism' (Cambridge University Press, 2017), which investigates industrial development strategies in the context of neoliberal reform, and 'Patchwork States' (Cambridge University Press, 2022), which examines political violence and competition in contemporary South Asia against a backdrop of governance institutions established during colonial rule. His scholarly work has been featured in various esteemed journals, such as World Quarterly, Journal of Development Studies, Journal of Strategic Studies, and Governance. Adnan's teaching encompasses undergraduate and postgraduate courses on Politics and International Relations, with a focus on South Asia.

Research Interests

Courses

Politics International Relations South Asia

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
  • Official Transcripts
  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.