Department of War Studies

INTRODUCTION

For a list of MA programmes please select the Programmes tab on above right.

The Department of War Studies is internationally recognised as a global centre of excellence and is highly regarded by the British Academy, the Arts and Humanities Research Council and the Economic and Social Research council as a high calibre training institution. It is one of the only university departments in the world devoted exclusively to the study of war as a human phenomenon. A remarkable diversity of research interests, disciplinary approaches, opinion and background exists in the department among both staff and students, reflecting the variety and complexity of the issues raised by war and the study of war.

Students are taught by the best; experts and pioneers in their fields who are often at the forefront of world events as they happen. Our stellar academic cohort bring not only a wealth of knowledge but also an extensive and continually growing network of links with other departments, think-tanks, organisations, policy-making bodies and institutions.

Situated close to the seat of Government, the City, the Imperial War Museum, the National Maritime Museum, the Royal Courts of Justice and the Inns of Court students have unique opportunities to network with key high profile visitors, from academics to government ministers, ambassadors and generals.

The MA programmes in the Department of War Studies are designed to enhance your analytical, conceptual, research and critical thinking skills which will increase your employability and aid professional career development.

INDUCTION & TRAINING

Our students attend a Department of War Studies induction session one week before the start of term and participate in the School induction programme.

FACILITIES

During the autumn and spring terms the departmental research groups organise numerous public lectures and seminars. The guest speakers discuss in depth a range of specialist issues; former speakers include military personnel, politicians, academics and journalists. The library has a vast collection of relevant material and good IT resources and students also have access to the collections at the Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives based at King's College London. All students are entitled to use the libraries of the other University of London colleges and graduate students can usually also be admitted to the British Library. These facilities provide a rich and stimulating environment for graduate studies.

FUNDING

Please see our website for the latest funding information available from the department and the School of Social Science & Public Policy. Funding may also be available through the Graduate School.