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    BA (Hons) Military History
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    BA (Hons) Military History

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    United Kingdom, Canterbury

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    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    V391

    Campuses

    Canterbury

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 3 year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    BA (Hons) Military History

    About

    Discover how conflict has shaped nations, societies and ideology throughout history. Explore what drives nations to go to war and people to fight them, understand how technology and propaganda has changed not only warfare, but societies as a whole. Study war and its effects in the inspiring location of historic Canterbury, with Roman forts and Cold War nuclear bunkers on your doorstep, as well as the battlefields of the First and Second World Wars close by. Cover hundreds of years of history, or focus on particular eras that fascinate you. Military History is so much more than just battle tactics; you'll delve into history from the fifth century to present day, and develop an understanding of the wider social, ethical and political contexts of warfare, and how these shape our world today.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    International students

    If you are an international student, visit our International Student website for further information about entry requirements for your country, including details of the International Foundation Programmes. Please note that international fee-paying students who require a Student visa cannot undertake a part-time programme due to visa restrictions.

    Please note that meeting the typical offer/minimum requirement does not guarantee that you will receive an offer.

    English Language Requirements

    This course requires a Good level of English language, equivalent to B2 on CEFR.

    Details on how to meet this requirement can be found on our English language entry requirements web page.

    Examples:

    IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component

    GCSE Grade 4/C or above in English Language

    IB Standard Level Grade 5 or above in English A: Language and Literature

    A Level Grade C or above in English Language or English Literature.

    Career

    Your future

    As a Kent graduate, you will be ready to construct and lead engaging arguments, be quick to recognise context and skilled to propose alternative solutions. And your wide-ranging work with historical sources will improve your ability to think critically, take part in debate and make informed decisions, allowing you to effect change in the places you want to see it.

    Career prospects for history graduates are wide ranging, with our students launching careers in everything from teaching to business, research to politics. For Military History, your specialisation helps boost your prospects, with natural routes into the armed forces, archives, or organisations such as the Commonwealth Graves Commission.

    The creative problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills you develop at Kent can prepare you for a career in any field. The study of History at Kent equips you with the adaptability to thrive in an exciting career in whatever area you are passionate about. This means Kent’s History graduates are ready to step into a career of limitless opportunities, from education to business, charity to government; you’ll have the talent and insight to build the career you want.

    Employability boost
    Second-year Military History student has article on Field Marshal Montgomery Published in the magazine Britain at War.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 0 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of Kent

    BA (Hons) Military History

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