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Conflict, War and Society (Full-time) (BA Hons)

Distance Learning
3 Years Full-time
96 - 112 UCAS Points

This programme explores the many ways conflict and war have shaped societies, from the ancient period to the present day. Conflict, War and Society takes an integrated approach to studying the impact of conflict in a range of chronological and geographical contexts. It includes modules that focus on major conflicts, while also introducing broader topics, such as the ethics of violence.

Students gain exposure to how war is studied in different academic disciplines, including Ancient, Medieval and Modern History, Philosophy, Media Studies, Archaeology and Heritage Studies. As such, the programme gives students a rounded appreciation of the history of warfare and its contemporary significance in the 21stcentury world.

The programme will be attractive to those interested in the history of warfare and the history and perception of conflict. The programme’s ethical dimensions will be of interest to individuals involved in various forms of social activism.

The programme is inherently collaborative with students having many opportunities to work with their peers and lecturers via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) through forums, tasks and seminars.

Course details

Start date:
Study modes:
  • Distance Learning
  • Full-time
Language:
  • English
Institution code:
T80
UCAS code:
CWS1
Course length:
3 Years Full-time
Entry requirements:
96 - 112 UCAS Points

Tuition Fees 2023/24 and 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year

Why choose this course?

01
Distance learning offers a flexible approach to studying.
02
This programme is taught to you via our unique distance-learning platform, so you can carry on working and keep up with your family commitments while you study for your BA degree.
03
The opportunity for online seminars.

What you will learn

BA Conflict, War and Society explores the various ways conflict and war have shaped societies throughout history, from the ancient period to the present day.

The programme takes a holistic approach to studying the impact of conflict in a range of chronological and geographical contexts. It includes modules that focus on major conflicts such as the World Wars, while also introducing students to broader topics such as civil disobedience, peace movements and the ethics of violence.

Students gain exposure to how war is studied in different academic disciplines, including ancient, medieval and modern history but also philosophy, media studies, archaeology and heritage studies. As such, the programme gives students a rounded appreciation of the history of warfare and its contemporary significance in the 21st-century world.

Prospective students should be aware of the following:

  • Not all optional modules are offered every year
  • Optional modules are delivered subject to sufficient student numbers
  • Language modules are optional/compulsory/core according to linguistic ability
  • There are many Level 5 and Level 6 versions of the same module. Students can only take this module once; this depends on which year the modules are offered in.

Compulsory 

Academic Skills

(20 credits)

Conflict and War: Theory, Ethics, Practice

(20 credits)

Age of Extremes: A World at War, c. 1914-1991

(20 credits)

'Pathways to Evil': Genocide - History, Theory and Denial

(20 credits)

Power and Inequality

(20 credits)

Introduction to Ethics

Year A Entry

Compulsory 

The Ethics of Violence
Britain and the Great War

(20 credits)

Crusading in the Middle Ages

(20 credits)

Heritage and Archaeology of Conflict

(20 credits)

Year B Entry

Compulsory 

Civil Disobedience and the State

(20 credits)

Sun Tzu's Arts of War

(20 credits)

The Ethics of Life and Death

(20 credits)

Year A Entry

Compulsory 

Dissertation

(60 credits)

Optional 

Armies and Navies: Studies in Ancient Warfare

(20 credits)

The Ethics of Violence
Britain and the Great War

(20 credits)

Crusading in the Middle Ages

(20 credits)

Heritage and Archaeology of Conflict

(20 credits)

Year B Entry

Compulsory 

Dissertation

(60 credits)

Optional 

Civil Disobedience and the State

(20 credits)

Sun Tzu's Arts of War

(20 credits)

The Ethics of Life and Death

(20 credits)

Course disclaimer

  • We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals. 

    For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.

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Staff

Our People

You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for assessments and feedback (NSS 2023) meaning the comments you get back from your work will help you learn. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students us as Top 10 in the UK for Lecturers and Teaching Quality. Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses. 

Further information

  • Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their chosen subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds.

    To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications.

  • Assessment will primarily be via coursework assignments.

  • The Faculty has estimated on the assumption that students buy new copies of the books. Students may also choose to spend money on printing drafts of work.

    Students may spend up to £300 per year on books and additional related materials.

    Students are expected to submit 2 hard copies of their final project, the estimated cost for binding these is £20.

    Optional Field trip:

    Faculty works to ensure that there are a range of fieldwork and field trip options available both locally and internationally. Thus students can opt to take either more expensive or less expensive placements. The Faculty subsidises these but the cost each year is dependent on airfare, location, and currency exchange rates. Below are the upper end of expected costs based on where students have currently done placements.

    Fieldwork (depending on where student decides to do fieldwork): c. £500 - £1,500

    Individual trips: c. £5 - £50

  • You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available, please visit our Bursaries and Scholarships section.

  • You will develop powers of analysis, logical thought and argument within a supportive and encouraging environment. It will be these skills of communication, understanding, analysis and self-management that provide you with a passport into employment. Types of employment could include museum and archive work, journalism, law, banking, local politics, all types of administrative work, marketing and advertising, and teaching.

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