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Introduction
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.
PATHWAY OPTIONS
Conflict, War and Society
UCAS Code: CWS1
Conflict, War and Society with Foundation Year
UCAS Code: CWS8
Why choose this course?
1. Distance learning offers a flexible approach to studying.
2. 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.
3. The opportunity for online seminars.
4. Support from a personal tutor.
5. Modules based on lecturers' distinctive research expertise.
Overview
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.
Modules
Year One – Level 4 (CertHE, DipHE & BA)
• ‘Pathways to Evil’: Genocide – History, Theory and Denial (20 credits; compulsory)
• Academic Skills (20 credits; compulsory)
• Age of Extremes: A World at War, c. 1914–1991 (20 credits; compulsory)
• Conflict and War: Theory, Ethics, Practice (20 credits; compulsory)
• Introduction to Ethics (20 credits; compulsory)
• Power and Inequality (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Two – Level 5 (DipHE & BA)
Year A Entry
• Britain and the Great War (20 credits; compulsory)
• Concepts of Peace: Movements, Ideas, Practices (20 credits; compulsory)
• Crusading in the Middle Ages (20 credits; compulsory)
• Heritage and Archaeology of Conflict (20 credits; compulsory)
• Studies in Ancient Warfare (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Ethics of Violence (20 credits; compulsory).
Year B Entry
• Civil Disobedience and the State (20 credits; compulsory)
• Sun Tzu's Arts of War (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Ethics of Life and Death (20 credits; compulsory)
• Tyranny and Revolution in the Ancient World (20 credits; compulsory)
• Enemies Within and Without: Thatcher, Reagan and the End of the Post-War Consensus (20 credits; compulsory)
• War and Cinema (20 credits; compulsory).
Year Three – Level 6 (BA)
Year A Entry
• Britain and the Great War (20 credits; optional)
• Concepts of Peace: Movements, Ideas, Practices (20 credits; optional)
• Crusading in the Middle Ages (20 credits; optional)
• Dissertation (40 credits; compulsory)
• Heritage and Archaeology of Conflict (20 credits; optional)
• Studies in Ancient Warfare (20 credits; optional)
• The Ethics of Violence (20 credits; optional).
Year B Entry
• Civil Disobedience and the State (20 credits; optional)
• Dissertation (40 credits; compulsory)
• Enemies Within and Without: Thatcher, Reagan and the End of the Post-War Consensus (20 credits; optional)
• Sun Tzu's Arts of War (20 credits; optional)
• The Ethics of Life and Death (20 credits; optional)
• Tyranny and Revolution in the Ancient World (20 credits; optional)
• War and Cinema (20 credits; optional).
Level 3 (Foundation Year)
• Academic Skills (20 credits; compulsory)
• The Humanities (20 credits; compulsory)
• Writing for University (20 credits; compulsory)
• Knowledge and Belief (20 credits; compulsory)
• People across time (20 credits; compulsory)
• Language and Culture (20 credits; compulsory)
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.
Entry Criteria
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.
ENTRY REQUIRED DOCUMENTS
Home Office Share Code
For EU students only.
IF no Qualification
Please provide CV with at least 2 years of work experience, and employee reference letter.
Assessment
ASSESSMENT METHODS
1. INTERNAL ENGLISH TEST if you don't have an English accredited certificate
2. Academic Interview
Assessment
Assessment will primarily be via coursework assignments.
Career Opportunities
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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