Dr. Sofia Vasilopoulou

Professor

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Biography

Sofia Vasilopoulou joined the Department of European and International Studies at King's College London in May 2022 as a Professor of European Politics. She previously served as an Honorary Professor at the University of York and has extensive experience in academia, having held positions at University College London and Aston University. Her research primarily focuses on electoral politics, public opinion, and party politics, particularly studying the causes and consequences of political dissatisfaction and how it is channeled through party strategies and competition. Vasilopoulou has contributed significantly to discussions on democratic legitimacy and representation within the European Union. She has authored and co-authored several books and articles addressing topics such as Euroscepticism and the rise of far-right parties in Europe. Vasilopoulou is also actively involved in supervising PhD students and exploring research applications in various related fields.

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
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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.