Bachelor Programme
War Studies
The War Studies BA examines war, armed conflict, violence and coercion from historical, political, philosophical, sociological and strategic angles. First year covers the causes and consequences of war, the history of modern war and contemporary security issues, and later years let students specialise through a broad choice of modules taught by the Department of War Studies. Entry is through UCAS (course code L252).
University
King's College London
Country
United Kingdom
Level
Bachelor
Field
International Relations
Duration
3 years (optional year abroad)
Language
English
Campus
Strand Campus and Waterloo Campus
Degree
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Intake
September
Application Deadline
13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time (UCAS equal consideration deadline)
Tuition Information
2027/28 tuition: £34,000 per year for international students (subject to annual increases in later years) and £10,050 per year for UK students (based on the government cap). International applicants pay a £2,000 deposit, offset against first-year fees, when they firmly accept an unconditional offer.
Admission Requirements
- A levels: AAA, no required subjects (contextual offer: ABB)
- IB Diploma: 36 points overall or 18 points from three higher level subjects
- English language (King's Band B), if required: IELTS Academic 7.0 overall with at least 6.5 in each skill, TOEFL iBT 5 overall with at least 4.5 in each skill (tests from 21 January 2026; earlier tests 100 overall with 25 in writing and 23 in the other skills) or PTE Academic 69 overall with at least 62 in each skill
- Other UK and international qualifications: see the King's course entry requirements page