Dr. Ksenia Kirkham

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Biography

Ksenia Kirkham is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of War Studies at King's College London. Her research primarily focuses on Economic Warfare, with particular emphasis on critical minerals, international sanctions, and the intersection of economic coercion and sustainability. Ksenia has developed and introduced innovative teaching modules at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels, specifically in Economic Warfare and Sanctions, aimed at equipping students with a critical understanding of the strategic use of economic tools in global affairs. She has contributed to various courses including National Security Studies, International Economics, and Energy Security. Ksenia received her PhD from the Department of European and International Studies at King's College London, and holds an MBA. With eight years of work experience in the oil and gas sector, she has held roles ranging from junior economist to senior managerial positions. Her research interests include Economic Warfare, Sustainable Development, Political Economy, and Energy Security.

Research Interests

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.