BA War Studies & History
About this course
BA in War Studies & History, a politics and international relations and history degree centred on the academic study of war, conflict, and historical perspectives. The three-year joint honours programme divides its 360 credits evenly between the Department of War Studies and the Department of History, with 120 credits taken in each year. Students may also take a language module free of charge as additional credit or as part of optional history choices.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: No required subjects.
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What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Sales occupations: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Finance Professionals: 10%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 57%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA War Studies & History at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £29,000 after 3 years, £37,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £50,500. The £37,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA War Studies & History at King's College London do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA War Studies & History at King's College London?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA War Studies & History at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 156 UCAS points.
Does BA War Studies & History at King's College London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA War Studies & History at King's College London?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.