War Studies & History King's College London

Overview

During this War Studies & History programme offered at King's College London, you will approach the subjects from a variety of unique angles including politics, international relations, sociology and strategic studies to develop your critical analysis and independent thought processes. The comprehensive range of study options throughout the course ensures you can choose a diverse variety of modules to create an exciting programme of study. 

Key benefits

• King's is amongst the world's leading universities for the study of war and conflict.

• Teaching is delivered by leading international experts who work in close collaboration with governments, armed forces and NGOs across the world.

• Frequent guest lectures throughout the year by high profile international speakers.

• Located in the heart of London, giving unparalleled access to government, the media, museums, and major libraries and research institutes.

• We offer a dedicated focus on employability skills, assisting you to careers in defence, foreign affairs, humanitarian aid, risk analysis, journalism, and banking.

• Outstanding flexibility, allowing you to focus on your fundamental interests of war and conflicts in addition to covering key historical events from medieval Europe to modern India.

Career prospects

Recent graduates have found employment within the following job roles and companies:

• Accounts assistant, IJS Global
• Army officer, British Army
• Consultant, Ernst & Young
• Creative writer, Groupon
• Defence analyst, Vision Gain
• Parliamentary assistant, House of Commons