War Studies MA

Strand Campus, London, United Kingdom

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12 monthsProgramme duration

35,800 GBPTuition Fee/year

International Relations/Studies/AffairsMain Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Our War Studies MA explores the phenomenon of war and conflict as a key aspect of the human experience, along with its causes, conduct and consequences. Central to the degree is the study of war from a cutting edge, interdisciplinary perspective - which includes historical, political, sociological, philosophical, artistic, legal, ethical and military viewpoints.

War is a deeply complex and contentious phenomenon, and its interdisciplinary study offers an unusually powerful opportunity to sharpen your critical analytical and reflective abilities and develop independent thinking. This prepares you for a wide range of careers and positions of responsibility in which such advanced intellectual skills are highly valued by employers.

Key benefits

Designed to provide a postgraduate-level introduction to War Studies for students who have little or no specialist background in the field.
An introduction to novel and contentious topics, issues, viewpoints and approaches through vigorous, reasoned debate and analysis.
An opportunity to structure your studies around your interests, through a wide range of optional modules and choice of your dissertation topic.
A chance to develop a range of transferable skills at advanced level - such as critical analysis and reflection, intellectual independence, time management, written and verbal communication - that will enhance your employability, aid your professional career development and help prepare you for postgraduate research.
You will be taught by some of the very best academics in the field hailing from all around the world. Departmental staff are internationally acknowledged experts in their areas of specialisation. They are active researchers and routinely use their latest findings in their teaching.
Be part of a vibrant, highly international and multicultural community of students.
Opportunities to network with high-profile visitors, such as government ministers, ambassadors, generals and academics, who frequently give talks in the Department.
As the oldest programme in the Department, you will be welcomed into a long-standing global network of alumni.
An opportunity to study at a global centre of excellence, located in the heart of London, that enjoys close relationships with other academic institutions, think-tanks, non-governmental organisations and policy-making bodies in London and around the world.
A proven record of employability in a wide range of careers, including in academia, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, national civil and military public service, politics, journalism, public advocacy, risk analysis and many others.

Programme overview

Main Subject

International Relations/Studies/Affairs

Degree

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

Designed to provide a postgraduate-level introduction to War Studies for students who have little or no specialist background in the field.
An introduction to novel and contentious topics, issues, viewpoints and approaches through vigorous, reasoned debate and analysis.
An opportunity to structure your studies around your interests, through a wide range of optional modules and choice of your dissertation topic.
A chance to develop a range of transferable skills at advanced level - such as critical analysis and reflection, intellectual independence, time management, written and verbal communication - that will enhance your employability, aid your professional career development and help prepare you for postgraduate research.
You will be taught by some of the very best academics in the field hailing from all around the world. Departmental staff are internationally acknowledged experts in their areas of specialisation. They are active researchers and routinely use their latest findings in their teaching.
Be part of a vibrant, highly international and multicultural community of students.
Opportunities to network with high-profile visitors, such as government ministers, ambassadors, generals and academics, who frequently give talks in the Department.
As the oldest programme in the Department, you will be welcomed into a long-standing global network of alumni.
An opportunity to study at a global centre of excellence, located in the heart of London, that enjoys close relationships with other academic institutions, think-tanks, non-governmental organisations and policy-making bodies in London and around the world.
A proven record of employability in a wide range of careers, including in academia, international organisations, non-governmental organisations, national civil and military public service, politics, journalism, public advocacy, risk analysis and many others.

Admission Requirements

Cambridge CAE Advanced

185+

Bachelor GPA

3.5+

IELTS

TOEFL

100+

PTE Academic

69+

Program Duration

1 Year

Starting Month(s)

Sep

Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic

Starts from

19,550 GBP

International

Starts from

35,800 GBP

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Strand Campus, London, United Kingdom

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