War Studies

Our War Studies MA explores the phenomenon of war and conflict, along with its causes, conduct and consequences, from historical, political, philosophical, military and sociological viewpoints. We have designed this course expressly to enhance your employability and support your professional career development

Key benefits

A unique opportunity to study war from a multi-disciplinary perspective.

Designed to provide a postgraduate-level introduction to War Studies for students who have little or no specialist background in the field.

A chance to develop a range of transferable skills 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. Departmental staff are internationally acknowledged experts in their areas of specialization; they are active researchers and routinely use their latest findings in their teaching.

An opportunity to study at a global centre of excellence that enjoys close relationships with other academic institutions, with think-tanks, non-governmental organizations and policy-making bodies around the world.

Opportunities to network with high-profile visitors, such as government ministers, ambassadors and generals, who frequently give talks in the Department.