MA Air Power in the Modern World (APMW)
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“I recommend, without hesitation, Air Power in the Modern World for anyone who wishes to develop their knowledge in Air Power at Masters Level”. – Tim Croydon, current student
Based on the successful War in the Modern World masters degree, Air Power in the Modern World (APMW) is a distance-learning, part-time masters degree from the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. One of the world’s top 25 universities, a degree from King’s College London opens doors.
Air Power in the Modern World addresses the needs of the air forces today to equip their personnel to perform their duties in the new strategic arena. The Royal Airforce in the UK has responded to the ambiguities and uncertainties of the current environment and to its own diminishing size by providing its personnel with structured education that significantly develops their strategic understanding, intellectual dexterity and problem-solving abilities.
This degree has been created, working in partnership with the RAF Centre for Air Power Studies, the Joint Services Command and Staff College’s Defence Studies Department, and the Department of War Studies at King’s. The next start date is 13 September, 2010.
Based on the successful War in the Modern World masters degree, Air Power in the Modern World (APMW) is a distance-learning, part-time masters degree from the Department of War Studies, King’s College London. One of the world’s top 25 universities, a degree from King’s College London opens doors.
Air Power in the Modern World addresses the needs of the air forces today to equip their personnel to perform their duties in the new strategic arena. The Royal Airforce in the UK has responded to the ambiguities and uncertainties of the current environment and to its own diminishing size by providing its personnel with structured education that significantly develops their strategic understanding, intellectual dexterity and problem-solving abilities.
This degree has been created, working in partnership with the RAF Centre for Air Power Studies, the Joint Services Command and Staff College’s Defence Studies Department, and the Department of War Studies at King’s. The next start date is 13 September, 2010.
A masters degree you can study wherever you are
Air Power in the Modern is delivered to your computer, any computer, wherever you happen to be. Open to any applicant anywhere in the world – you do not have to be a member of the Royal Air Force – the instructions on how to apply can be found under 'Applications'.
High standards and expert teaching
Air Power in the Modern World is a rigorous, academically testing degree. The programme gives you a unique educational experience and access to a global information network. As a student of Air Power in the Modern World you will be taught expertly by lecturers from the Department of War Studies, and by Dr Joel Hayward and Dr Andrew Conway, both from the Centre for Air Power Studies, Royal Air Force College, Cranwell.
You will have individual feedback and guidance throughout your course.
Current student Tim Croydon says: “I have been particularly struck by the comprehensive range of study material and by the engaging and enthusiastic contribution of my tutor.”
Enquiries of an academic nature may be directed either to Dr Joel Hayward, or Dr David Betz.
Contact details:
Dr Joel Hayward
Dean of the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire, NG34 8HB
Tel: + 44 (0) 14 0026 8020
DFTS: 95712 8020
Fax: +44 (0) 14 0026 6265
Email: jhayward-kcl@cranwell.raf.mod.uk
Dr David Betz
Academic Director, War in the Modern World
Department of War Studies
King’s College London
Strand
London WC2R 2LS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7848 1528
Email: david.betz@kcl.ac.uk
You will have individual feedback and guidance throughout your course.
Current student Tim Croydon says: “I have been particularly struck by the comprehensive range of study material and by the engaging and enthusiastic contribution of my tutor.”
Enquiries of an academic nature may be directed either to Dr Joel Hayward, or Dr David Betz.
Contact details:
Dr Joel Hayward
Dean of the Royal Air Force College, Cranwell, Lincolnshire, NG34 8HB
Tel: + 44 (0) 14 0026 8020
DFTS: 95712 8020
Fax: +44 (0) 14 0026 6265
Email: jhayward-kcl@cranwell.raf.mod.uk
Dr David Betz
Academic Director, War in the Modern World
Department of War Studies
King’s College London
Strand
London WC2R 2LS
Tel: +44 (0) 20 7848 1528
Email: david.betz@kcl.ac.uk
Engagement
Air Power in the Modern World students are invited to attend the frequent extracurricular Department of War Studies seminars and lectures in London if commitments allow. We encourage involvement with the Department and our students are always welcome to visit us in London: many do.
You will be invited to attend the graduation ceremony if you can be in London for it. See some photos of the recent War in the Modern World July 2009 and January 2010 graduations.
You will be invited to attend the graduation ceremony if you can be in London for it. See some photos of the recent War in the Modern World July 2009 and January 2010 graduations.
Student body
Air Power in the Modern World students are in mixed tutor groups with War in the Modern World students for the first two core modules, and for your option. Your fellow students are a diverse, wide-ranging and international group employed as lawyers, consultants, journalists, bankers, serving military officers: they work in business, non-governmental organizations, and for governments. All of them bring to the study of modern war a unique blend of experience and insight.
Current student Andrew Tidmarsh says: “The online, networked nature of the course means that interaction with other students and your tutor can take place at any time of day at the touch of the button - there is no need to wait for a group tutorial. I have found the discussions generated by the course material extremely stimulating and thought-provoking.”
Current student Andrew Tidmarsh says: “The online, networked nature of the course means that interaction with other students and your tutor can take place at any time of day at the touch of the button - there is no need to wait for a group tutorial. I have found the discussions generated by the course material extremely stimulating and thought-provoking.”
Flexibility
Designed for students who want a first-class academic experience, and who need the flexibility that e-learning provides, Air Power in the Modern World has been created to allow you to study while you are working. The majority of our students lead very busy lives, often involving frequent travel so designed-in flexibility is critical.
The programme assessment pattern has been created with this in mind. You can do your online seminar presentation working around particularly busy times at work, or in your personal life.
The programme assessment pattern has been created with this in mind. You can do your online seminar presentation working around particularly busy times at work, or in your personal life.
Accessible 24/7/365
Because our students are living, working and studying across many time zones, it is a special feature of Air Power in the Modern World that it is always ‘on’ – 24/7/365 (except for notified maintenance downtimes).
How long?
Air Power in the Modern World is a two-year, part-time programme. Exceptionally, and if student numbers allow, it may be possible to study two modules concurrently.