BA War Studies
About this course
BA in War Studies, an undergraduate degree examining the historical, contemporary, and conceptual dimensions of armed conflict, international relations, and security. Students can optionally include a year abroad as part of their three-year studies. The curriculum incorporates a final-year dissertation on an approved subject of choice alongside departmental optional modules.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA. Required subjects: No required subjects.
Real offers for this course
Applicants have posted 1 UCAS decision for BA War Studies (L252) at King's College London for 2027 entry so far. The published offer is AAA at A level.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 68%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 96%
- Left higher education: 4%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 155 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 67%
- South East: 15%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 83%
- Baccalaureate: 11%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 4%
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 at King's College London earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £52,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Politics.
What do graduates of BA War Studies at King's College London do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA War Studies at King's College London?
94% 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 at King's College London?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 166 UCAS points.
Does BA War Studies 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 at King's College London?
96% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.