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Our MSc in War & Psychiatry will introduce you to ways of understanding how individuals, both members of the armed forces and civilians, prepare for and cope with psychological trauma. It is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to explore the field of human conflict. Drawing on multidisciplinary expertise from history, psychology and epidemiology, you will have the opportunity to compare the experiences of different nations to explore both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. The course is relevant for careers in military psychiatry and related NGOs, emergency response and anti-terrorist services. We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. Face-to-face teaching will be complemented and supported with innovative technology so that students also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
“For me, undertaking an MSc in War and Psychiatry has been one of the best choices I have ever made. The MSc in War and Psychiatry is such a unique and distinguished programme that it often sets me apart from other people with postgraduate degrees. ”
How do members of the armed forces and civilians cope with the psychological trauma of war? To answer this complex question and more, you’ll explore existing literature, the latest research, and the development and practice of military psychiatry. We’ll help you compare the psychology of different nations and look at the subject from both a theoretical and practical point of view. Then you’ll reflect on how this relates to work in psychiatry, NGOs, emergency, or anti-terrorist services. You’ll complete a dissertation which gives you a chance to personalise the course to your own interests. This will also challenge you to identify, plan and propose solutions to problems at the forefront of the field. Read more about the course on our webpages. “Students hear from guest speakers throughout the year – we bring in a range of experts including counter-terrorism specialists, members of the armed forces, and clinical psychiatrists.” Professor Edgar Jones, Course Leader
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, clinical and teaching facilities for the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences and the Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
War and Psychiatry
Lectures (30 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Self-study time (250 hours)
Advanced Concepts in Military Psychiatry
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Self-study time (275 hours)
Civilians and Extreme Trauma: The Impact of Warfare, Disasters and Political Repression
Lectures (30 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Self-study time (250 hours)
Geographies of trauma: Memory, emotion and place
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Self-study time (125 hours)
Transgenerational and cultural legacies of trauma
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Self-study time (125 hours)
Psychological Dimensions of Conflict
Lectures (30 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Self-study time (250 hours)
Research Dissertation
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours) Self-study time (570 hours)
Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Courses are divided into module. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. Students on this course are required to take:
Full time Year 1 – Required Modules
Part-Time Year 1 – Required Modules
Part-Time Year 2 – Required Modules
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the following modules and will be required to give one presentation:
Full time
Part-time Year-one Part-time students take optional modules in the second year
Part-time Year two
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Much of the course content is of a practical nature designed to inform the assessment and treatment of psychological casualties. In addition, our course has invited speakers from the armed forces, military charities and the emergency services. A presentation is given by the IoPPN’s Careers Consultant and individual meetings with students can be arranged to explore job opportunities.
Full time: £11,040 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £5,520 per year (2022/23)
Full time: £32,940 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £16,470 per year (2022/23)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
The UK deposit is £500.
The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.
If you are a current King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
How do members of the armed forces and civilians cope with the psychological trauma of war? To answer this complex question and more, you’ll explore existing literature, the latest research, and the development and practice of military psychiatry. We’ll help you compare the psychology of different nations and look at the subject from both a theoretical and practical point of view. Then you’ll reflect on how this relates to work in psychiatry, NGOs, emergency, or anti-terrorist services. You’ll complete a dissertation which gives you a chance to personalise the course to your own interests. This will also challenge you to identify, plan and propose solutions to problems at the forefront of the field. Read more about the course on our webpages. “Students hear from guest speakers throughout the year – we bring in a range of experts including counter-terrorism specialists, members of the armed forces, and clinical psychiatrists.” Professor Edgar Jones, Course Leader
Home to the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience, clinical and teaching facilities for the Faculty of Dentistry, Oral & Craniofacial Sciences and the Cicely Saunders Institute of Palliative Care, Policy & Rehabilitation.
Located on the north bank of the River Thames, the Strand Campus houses King's College London's arts and sciences faculties.
King's is regulated by the Office for Students
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
War and Psychiatry
Lectures (30 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Self-study time (250 hours)
Advanced Concepts in Military Psychiatry
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Self-study time (275 hours)
Civilians and Extreme Trauma: The Impact of Warfare, Disasters and Political Repression
Lectures (30 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Self-study time (250 hours)
Geographies of trauma: Memory, emotion and place
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Self-study time (125 hours)
Transgenerational and cultural legacies of trauma
Lectures (10 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (15 hours) | Self-study time (125 hours)
Psychological Dimensions of Conflict
Lectures (30 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (20 hours) | Self-study time (250 hours)
Research Dissertation
Lectures (20 hours) | Seminars / Tutorials (10 hours) Self-study time (570 hours)
Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks. Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work.
Courses are divided into module. Each year you will normally take modules totalling 180 credits. Students on this course are required to take:
Full time Year 1 – Required Modules
Part-Time Year 1 – Required Modules
Part-Time Year 2 – Required Modules
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the following modules and will be required to give one presentation:
Full time
Part-time Year-one Part-time students take optional modules in the second year
Part-time Year two
King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.
Please note that modules with a practical component will be capped due to educational requirements, which may mean that we cannot guarantee a place to all students who elect to study this module.
Much of the course content is of a practical nature designed to inform the assessment and treatment of psychological casualties. In addition, our course has invited speakers from the armed forces, military charities and the emergency services. A presentation is given by the IoPPN’s Careers Consultant and individual meetings with students can be arranged to explore job opportunities.
Full time: £11,040 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £5,520 per year (2022/23)
Full time: £32,940 per year (2022/23)
Part time: £16,470 per year (2022/23)
These tuition fees may be subject to additional increases in subsequent years of study, in line with King’s terms and conditions.
When you receive an offer for this course you will be required to pay a non-refundable deposit to secure your place. The deposit will be credited towards your total fee payment.
The UK deposit is £500.
The INTERNATIONAL deposit is £2,000.
If you are a current King’s student in receipt of the King's Living Bursary you are not required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the programme. Please note, this will not change the total fees payable for your chosen programme.
Please visit our web pages on fees and funding for more information.
In addition to your tuition costs, you can also expect to pay for:
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