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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: L252

War Studies

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,100Per Year (Intl)
£33,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the BA (Hons) War Studies at King's College London, University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Our Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in War Studies (first offered in 1991) focuses on the global human challenges of war and conflict. In this three-year undergraduate course, you will approach the study of war and conflict from a variety of distinctive angles, including history, politics, international relations, philosophy, sociology, diplomacy, and strategic studies, preparing you for a wide range of career choices. You will develop the ability to collect and evaluate a broad range of evidence, analyse complex, challenging, and important issues, and present arguments in a clear, concise and effe... Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

History of Warfare and Military Strategy
International Relations and Global Conflict
Philosophy of War and Ethics
Politics of International Security
Conflict Resolution and Diplomacy
Sociology of Armed Conflict
Strategic Studies and Defence Policy
Dissertation in War Studies
UCAS Code:L252
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

Please note that A-level General Studies, Critical Thinking, Thinking Skills and Global Perspectives are not accepted by King's as one of your A levels

International Baccalaureate

36 points

36 points overall or an aggregate score of 18 from three Higher Levels. Note: The total point score of 36 includes TOK/EE.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,100

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£96,300

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£33,000£36,000
3 years£24,500£30,500£36,500
5 years£32,000£40,000£52,000

UK subject average: £28,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£28,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 43% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£28,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £9,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-03-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
79%
Academic support
91%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
89%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers War Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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