BA (Hons) Politics and War Studies

Our typical offer would be 200 UCAS points normally achieved over a minimum of either two or more A levels, an AVCE double award, BTEC National Diploma or other equivalent qualification. This includes any stand alone AS levels,Key Skills at Level 3 and Access to HE Diploma full award (Pass of 60 credits - of which a minimum of 45 credits must be at level 3 including 18 at Merit or Distinction).

All applications are individually reviewed and their skills and experience considered, particularly from mature students who should call 01902 321633 to discuss in more detail.

A satisfactory reference will be required as part of our selection process.

Language entry requirements :

The University accepts the following minimum English language standards for entry to its degree courses.

You must have at least one of the following standards in English to enter a degree or diploma course:

An IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL score of 550 (or 213 for the computer-based test)

Pearson PTE Academic score of 54

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination

A pass in the Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) examination

GCSE/GCE O Level grade C or equivalent British-based examination

For selected countries, a good pass in English in the final year of secondary school (this being the equivalent of year 13 in England and Wales), or

Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the British Council (as listed in the British Council NARIC Guide) or an equivalent body

For entry to the BA (Hons) English Language and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) programmes, you will need a score of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent, since this is a special award which includes an international qualification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.

Year 1 focuses on British politics and the introduction of different theories and methodologies applicable to further studies in Politics and students are introduced to the main theories and debates that underpin the discipline of War Studies.

Year 2 allows student to focus on international politics, political ideologies and the connection between politics and conflict in relation to the Cold War and aspects of counterinsurgency. Students can examine issues such as the use of war gaming for military and recreational purposes; the causes and threat of terrorism and examine the battle for Normandy (including a week-long fieldtrip).

Year 3 provides students with the opportunity to select from a variety of modules including, in-depths studies of particular conflicts and how it is possible to move from overt conflict to `low level’ conflict and democratic negotiation in Northern Ireland and the prospects for a similar evolution in the Middle East, wider issues related to conflict resolution; propaganda; Germany 1929-1949; the barbarisation of warfare; and the American civil war.