Dr. Laura Montecchio

Instructor

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Biography

Laura joined King’s College London in October 2021. She holds an MA in International Journalism from Brunel University London, an MA in Gender Studies from University College Dublin, and a double BA degree in History from Université Paris Diderot (Paris 7) and German Studies from Université La Sorbonne Nouvelle (Paris 3). Her research interests include far-right parties, elitism, gender, sexuality, immigration, religion, discourse analysis, comparative politics, and Western Europe. Laura’s doctoral research focuses on exploring the paradox of elitism in radical right populist parties in France, Germany, and Italy, linked to gender-related issues using feminist critical discourse analysis. She is actively involved in academic discussions related to changing identities and capabilities that shape contemporary Europe through her research group, European Politics Society.

Research Interests

Courses

5AAOB213 Modern French State 4AAOB114 French Political Thought

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.