BA (Hons) War Studies and History at York St John University

Investigate how wars start, how they are fought and how they can change the course of history. This joint honours degree combines War Studies and History to give you a deep insight into the nature of war, and how it fits into historical contexts. Explore how wars have been fought through the ages, along with the wider social, cultural and political implications of conflict. On this course you will study war through the varied lenses of history, politics, sociology, philosophy and more.

Faculty: School of Humanities  |  Duration: 3 years full time, 6 years part time  |  Study mode: full-time/part-time  |  Intake: September 2027, September 2028  |  Location: York, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Introduction to War Studies; Why Wars Begin; War and the Media; Researching and Presenting the Past; A World in Crisis; War and Society; Dissertation in History OR Dissertation in War Studies; The American Way of War. Optional modules include Cutting Edge: Current Developments in Warfare and International Security; Virtual Battlefields: Conflict Simulation and Modelling; Battle; Making History; Tyranny and Majesty: Kingship in Late Medieval England; Lives and Experiences of Sixteenth-Century Women.

Career pathways

Studying these two subjects together gives you the option to progress onto a wide variety of different career paths. This course teaches you to solve complex problems through independent critical thinking, use varied sources of information to form conclusions, and present your arguments both verbally and in writing. Example roles include Historical research; The armed forces; Civil service; International aid; Journalism; Heritage and Tourism.

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