War Studies
Bachelor's degree
In London
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School of Arts - Birkbeck University of London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Bright Futures
A Level OnlinePrice on request -
University of Dundee
Master Distance Learning£ 7,620 -
University of Oxford
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
King's College London
Postgraduate Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000
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Description
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Type
Bachelor's degree
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Location
London
Overview
Our War Studies BA degree course is a long-established course that focuses on the key human challenges of war and conflict. Instead of adopting a single disciplinary viewpoint, you will approach the topics from a variety of distinctive angles including politics, international relations, philosophy, sociology, history and strategic studies.
The course information sheet is a printable version of the information on this web page, which you can download here.
Key benefits
King's is amongst the world's leading universities for the study of war and conflict.
Teaching by leading international experts who work in close collaboration with governments, armed forces and NGOs across the world.
Outstanding flexibility, allowing you to focus on your fundamental interests of war and conflicts.
Frequent guest lectures throughout the year by high-profile international speakers.
Located in the heart of London, giving unparalleled access to government, the media, museums, and major libraries and research institutes.
We offer a dedicated focus on employability skills, assisting you to careers in defence, foreign affairs, humanitarian aid, risk analysis, journalism, and banking.
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Start date
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Subjects
- Conflict
- International
- University
Course programme
Year 1
Year 1
Courses are divided into modules. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 120 credits.
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide upto-date, innovative and relevant courses of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on this webpage for updates.
Required Modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- The Causes of War (30 credits)
- The Conduct of War (30 credits)
- The Experience of War (30 credits)
- Art of War Studies (15 credits)
- Contemporary Security Issues (15 credits)
There are no optional modules in your first year.
Year 2
Year 2 Required Modules
You are required to take the following module:
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War in the 20th Century (30 credits)
In addition, you are required to choose 90 credits from a wide range of optional modules, which may typically include:
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Intelligence in War Studies (30 credits)
- War in International Order (30 credits)
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World War II in Europe (30 credits)
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Empires, Imperialism and the History of the Modern World (30 credits)
- Military Strategy (30 credits)
You will also have the opportunity to study abroad for your second year. Partner universities currently include:
- Georgetown University
- Hong Kong University
- Sciences Po, Paris (basic French language required)
- University of California
- University of North Carolina
- University of Sydney
- Ca'Foscari University of Venice
- Yonsei University
- Keio University
- Korea University
Year 3
Year 3
Required Modules
You are required to take the following modules:
- 10,000-word dissertation (30 credits)
- State, Society & Strategy (30 credit)
Optional Modules
In addition, you are required to choose 60 credits from a range of optional modules, which may typically include:
- War & Strategy in East Asia (30 credits)
- Warfare in the Ancient World (30 credits)
- British Strategy 1815 - 1856 from the Congress of Vienna to the Peace of Paris (30 credits)
- Pirates off the Starboard Bow: Crime & Violence on the High Seas (30 credits)
- Security Issues in the Middle East since World War II (30 credits)
- War on Terror (30 credits)
- Guerrillas in the Mist (30 credits)
War Studies
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School of Arts - Birkbeck University of London
Master London / Classroom-basedPrice on request -
Bright Futures
A Level OnlinePrice on request -
University of Dundee
Master Distance Learning£ 7,620 -
University of Oxford
Master OnlinePrice on request -
Canterbury College
Course OnlinePrice on request -
King's College London
Postgraduate Onlinehigher than £ 9000 -
University of the Highlands and Islands
Master Onlinehigher than £ 9000
See all