BA (Hons) War, Strategy and Security
University of HullCottingham Road, Hull, HU6 7RX
Course overview
We focus on the most important events and debates in politics and security. British political history after World War II. The causes of conflict in modern times.
Land, air and sea power. Culture wars. Terrorism and cyberwarfare.
Brexit, American politics, and foreign policy. And by examining them, you’ll gain critical insights into the domestic and global significance of war, politics and security. All our 3-year courses give you the option to study abroad for a trimester, whether in Europe, the USA or Hong Kong.
And through our unique internship opportunities, you’ll get access to Parliament or another politics-related placement. Our Westminster placement scheme has been running for over 35 years, and is one of the most extensive of its kind in the UK. You get the chance to work with an MP or peer.
Our links with a large pool of MPs mean we can likely match you with a politician whose role reflects your area of interest. While on placement, you'll enjoy access to our exclusive seminar series presented by senior Parliamentary officials including Black Rod and the Speaker. Don't just learn politics.
Live it.
Key highlights
- Westminster placement scheme running over 35 years, working with an MP or peer
- Placements matched to politicians reflecting your area of interest
- Exclusive seminars from senior Parliamentary officials including Black Rod and the Speaker
- Option to study abroad for a trimester in Europe, USA or Hong Kong
- Topics include land, air and sea power, terrorism and cyberwarfare
- Explore Brexit, American politics, foreign policy and post-war British history
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — For this course, you'll need 112 UCAS points.
- BTEC: DMM — Additional entry requirements for this course TYPICAL OFFER 112 UCAS points A LEVELS BBC BTEC DMM Use UCAS’s calculator to work out your estimated points
Scholarships
Norman and Sheila Andrew Engineering Scholarship
UG International Fee Waivers - South Asia and Sub-Saharan Africa
his award offers a £2,000 tuition fee discount for each year of study on a full-time undergraduate program.
Up to £2,000University of Hull Asia Studentship
This award is given as a £2,000 tuition fee discount against the cost of a full-time.
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Defence analyst
- Security and intelligence analyst
- Parliamentary researcher
- Policy officer
- Civil Service fast streamer
- Armed forces officer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year | International: £19,305 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hull, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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