BA War, Strategy and Security
Entry requirements
Most importantly, you need ambition. Together with our support and opportunities, you can go further than you ever thought possible. Our typical offer for this course is 96–112 UCAS points . Our contextual offer is 96 points. But there’s no ceiling on ambition. At least 80 points must come from A levels, BTEC, or other equivalent qualifications . Remember, we look at your whole application – not just grades. Achievements, work experience, extracurricular activities: they all count here. We also consider qualifications and experience from the UK and worldwide that may not exactly match those listed. Not sure if you’ll meet the entry requirements? Talk to our Admissions team today . We’ll look at your circumstances, give you personalised guidance and help you understand your options, one of which could be a Foundation Year . Alternative qualifications IB Diploma: 28 points Pass Access to HE Diploma overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points
About this course
BA (Hons) in Politics and International Relations, examining the causes and conduct of war alongside political history and international theory. Core topics include Data Analysis, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Global & Comparative Perspective. A one trimester internship and study abroad option are available. The course culminates in a Final Year Project or 10,000-word dissertation.
Modules
- Preparing for Learning in Higher Education
- Introduction to Study in the Humanities
- Research in the Humanities, Social Sciences and Education
- Group Challenge (Humanities)
- Foundation in Data Analysis
- Academic Writing Skills
- British Political History since 1945
- Introduction to War and Politics
- Introduction to International Politics
- Introduction to Political Ideologies
- Introduction to Policy-Making
- Introduction to Global Political Economy
- Land Power
- Sea Power
- Air Power
- Research Methods and Ethics
- International Relations Theory
- The Global South and Development
- Understanding Terrorism
- The United Nations and Global Security
- Understanding America
- Final Year Project
- Dissertation
- One Trimester Internship
- One Trimester Abroad
- War in the 21st Century
- Small Wars: Irregular Warfare in Theory and Practice
- UK Politics in an Age of Decline and Renewal
- Maritime Security in the Maritime Globalised Century
- Single Trimester Project
- Brave New World: The Internet
- Troubled History: Irish Politics and Anglo-Irish Relations
- Defeating Nazi Germany: Strategy in Total War