War Studies BA (Hons)
King's College London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 30 graduates of War Studies BA (Hons) at King's College London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Politics & International Relations.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Politics & International Relations
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Politics & International Relations at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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| Median salary | £30000 | £27500 | £35000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £26000 - £36000 | £20500 - £33500 | £26000 - £46500 |
All Politics & International Relations courses of King's College London
Salary of all UK Graduates of Politics & International Relations
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25651 | £24571 | £30295 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £22016 - £30312 | £19077 - £31076 | £22913 - £40577 |
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Course Description
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.
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.
- Intellectually and physically located close to government; our campus is just ten minutes' walk from Whitehall in the heart of London amongst the media, museums, and major libraries and research institutes of the capital.
- Department has established relationships and links with major London institutions such as Chatham House, IISS, RUSI, Janes Defence, Visiongain and AKE.
- We offer a dedicated focus on employability skills, assisting you to careers in defence, foreign affairs, humanitarian aid, risk analysis, journalism, and banking.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of War Studies BA (Hons) at King's College London
| 30% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 20% | Elementary occupations |
| 15% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Teaching and Childcare Associate Professionals |
| 5% | Customer service occupations |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
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| IELTS (Academic) | 7.0 overall with a minimum of 6.5 in each skill |
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| PTE Academic | 69 overall with a minimum of 62 in each skill |
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| TOEFL (iBT) | 100 overall with a minimum of 25 in writing and 23 in each of the other skills |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill |
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| Cambridge English Proficiency | 185 overall with a minimum of 176 in each skill |
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| Trinity ISE | Level III (ISEIII) with merit in each skill |
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| Institution's Own Test | Pass the King's Pre-Sessional English Language Programme with Band 7 |
Costs
Tuition Fees War Studies BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees stated are for entry in the forthcoming September. If you are applying for deferred entry, to commence the following September, fees may be subject to change.
All International applicants to Undergraduate programmes are required to pay a deposit of £2,000 against their first year’s tuition fee. This deposit is payable when you firmly accept an unconditional offer to study with us, and will be offset against your tuition fees when you join King’s.
Average student cost of living in London
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
University Rankings
Positions of King's College London in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of King's College London in related subject specific rankings.
Social Studies & Humanities
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- #33
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THE World University Rankings by Subject
[Published 19 October, 2023]
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- #5
- #33
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- Social Sciences
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
See all 38 university rankings of King's College London
About King's College London
King’s College London (KCL) was established in 1892 and is located in the very centre of London. International students can start by taking KCL’s International Foundation, a one-year course intended to improve your knowledge on a particular subject while bringing your English to a level where you’re comfortable studying and communicating. The famous city of London offers innumerable advantages to young students, including myriad work opportunities, reliable and extensive public transport, and abundant entertainment options.
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Student composition of King's College London
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Total number of students enrolled at King's College London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 22110
- postgraduates:
- 13810
- Total:
- 35920
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “War and Peace Studies”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Ranking publishers
THE Times Higher Education, UK
- Published:
- 19 October, 2023
- Criteria used in ranking -THE World University Rankings by Subject:
- 37.4% Teaching (the Learning Environment)
37.6% Research (Volume, Income and Reputation)
15% Citations (Research Influence)
7.5% International Outlook (Staff, Students and Research)
2.5% Industry Income (Knowledge Transfer)
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023
