Dr. Kenneth Payne

Professor

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Biography

Professor Kenneth Payne's research focuses on political psychology and strategic studies. His latest book, Warbot, examines how Artificial Intelligence is transforming strategy and was chosen as a book of the year by The Economist and featured in leading international relations journals. His previous works explore the evolution of strategy from primates and early humans to the integration of Artificial Intelligence. Professor Payne has advised governments in the United Kingdom and the United States, has appeared before parliamentary committees in the UK and the Netherlands, and has been a NATO research fellow as well as a visiting fellow at Oxford University. He is currently investigating the role of empathy and personality in shaping strategic decision-making, using the Kennedy administration as a case study.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

2015-01-01 — Present

King's College London • London, United Kingdom

Leading research in Political Psychology and Strategic Studies.

Awards

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Impact Awards

2024-01-01

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
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  • 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.