BA (Hons) Conflict, War and Society Bachelor's degree at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David
BA (Hons) Conflict, War and Society at University of Wales Trinity Saint David. You'll study core theory and research methods alongside specialist options and applied practice, culminating in an independent project.
About this course
BA (Hons) Conflict, War and Society is a Bachelor's degree (BA (Hons)) at the University of Wales Trinity Saint David. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Academic SkillsCore20 credits
- Conflict and War: Theory, Ethics, PracticeCore20 credits
- Age of Extremes: A World at War, c. 1914-1991Core20 credits
- 'Pathways to Evil': Genocide - History, Theory and DenialCore20 credits
- Power and InequalityCore20 credits
- Introduction to EthicsCore
Year 2 14 modules
- The Ethics of ViolenceOptional
- Britain and the Great WarOptional20 credits
- Crusading in the Middle AgesOptional20 credits
- Heritage and Archaeology of ConflictOptional20 credits
- Cinema and WarOptional20 credits
- Civil Disobedience and the StateOptional20 credits
- Sun Tzu's Arts of WarOptional20 credits
- The Ethics of Life and DeathOptional20 credits
- Armies and Navies: Studies in Ancient WarfareOptional20 credits
- Concepts of Peace: Movements, Ideas, PracticesOptional
- Enemies Within and Without: Thatcher, Reagan and the End of the Post - War ConsensusOptional
- Tyranny and Revolution in the Ancient WorldOptional
- The Irish Question 1886-1998: from Charles Parnell to the Good Friday AgreementOptional
- Gwlad, gwlad: Aspects of Welsh History 1200 to the presentOptional20 credits
Year 3 2 modules
- DissertationCore60 credits
- Heritage & Archaeology of ConflictOptional20 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This degree combines historical, political and sociological perspectives to examine conflict and warfare across time and societies. You'll typically begin with foundational concepts and research skills, alongside core modules that introduce the programme's main strands, history, politics, society, side by side. Year 2 develops your intermediate knowledge of how these themes connect, often through applied projects on real cases or briefs, whilst optional modules let you broaden your study across the university's offerings. In the final year, you'll pursue specialist options in areas of particular interest, undertake professional skills and placement work, and complete an independent research project that draws your learning together. Throughout, a course like this normally emphasises working with evidence and digital tools to analyse conflict in its cultural, institutional and human dimensions.
Who it's for
You're suited to this course if you're curious about how societies experience and respond to conflict, and you want to understand the historical and social forces that shape global events. You'll thrive if you enjoy reading widely, thinking critically about competing interpretations, and tackling nuanced questions without easy answers. Part-time study works well if you need flexibility around work or other responsibilities, and if you're motivated to learn at your own pace. You should be comfortable with independent research and ready to develop skills applicable beyond academia.
Careers & job market
Graduates of General Studies courses nationally show mixed labour-market outcomes: 85% are in work or further study 15 months after graduating, though only 65% of working graduates are in highly skilled roles or further study. Starting salaries typically fall between £24,000 and £30,000; after five years, this range is £25,075 to £35,400. Earnings and progression vary significantly by career path and sector. Your own outcomes will depend on the roles you pursue, additional skills you develop, and how you apply your learning in practice.
University & format
This BA (Hons) is delivered by University of Wales Trinity Saint David, a university recognised as a UK degree-awarding body whose degrees are nationally recognised. The course is studied part-time and taught in English. As a nationally recognised degree, upon completion you will receive a degree that meets UK qualification standards. For current information on course length, teaching arrangements and any professional recognition specific to this programme, contact the university directly or consult their course page.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at University of Wales Trinity Saint David →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
General PractitionerMatchMedicsGeneral ManagerParkside RecruitmentGeneral ManagerThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG)General ManagerBite TalentGeneral ForemanCONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDGeneral PractitionerFlexzo AiWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Is General Studies right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to University of Wales Trinity Saint David from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by University of Wales Trinity Saint David; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with University of Wales Trinity Saint David and gov.uk before you apply.
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