Air Power in the Modern World
USMC F-18s over the Iraqi desert. (Cody Images)
The fully online two-year part-time MA Air Power in the Modern World builds on the success of our War in the Modern World programme. A Diploma award is also offered. It offers well-designed, engaging and flexible learning for everyone interested in warfare from 1945 to the present day, with special reference to the seemingly ubiquitous role of air power.
For Air Power in the Modern World only there is a reduced fee for Royal Air Force, the UK Ministry of Defence and UK Civil Service employees. To find out if you are eligible see the Fees page.
Over the course of two years, students complete four compulsory 11-week core modules:
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History of Contemporary Warfare 1: The early Cold War, 1945–1975
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History of Contemporary Warfare 2: From Cold War to 'New World Order'
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Air Power Studies 1: The Quest to Remove Battle from War
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Air Power Studies 2: Case Studies of Integrated Air Power
and two option modules, from:
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African Security
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Contemporary Warfare and International Relations
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European Security
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Insurgency and Counter-insurgency
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Intelligence in War and Peace
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International Law and the Use of Force
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Middle Eastern Security
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Seapower
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South Asian Security
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Strategic Dimensions of Contemporary Warfare
All option modules are subject to availability term by term.
If you are studying a masters degree you will complete a 15,000-word dissertation at the end of the taught modules.
For a more detailed outline of the structure you will follow please see our pathway table.
For full details of the programme, please see the online Prospectus.
If you are more interested in warfare in general in the modern world, see our War in the Modern World programme.
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