Teaching & modules
Modules
Courses are divided into modules. Over the course of your study you will take modules totalling to 180 credits.
Required modules
Full-time students on this course are required to take:
- Introduction to War & Psychiatry (30 credits)
- Advanced Concepts in Military Psychiatry (30 credits)
- Psychological Dimensions of Conflict (30 credits)
- Civilians & Extreme Trauma: The Impact of Warfare, Disasters & Political Repression (30 credits)
- Dissertation – War & Psychiatry (60 credits)
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the following modules and will be required to give one presentation:
- Seminar discussion group
- Student presentation group
Part-time students on this course are required to take:
Year 1
- Introduction to War & Psychiatry (30 credits)
- Advanced Concepts in Military Psychiatry (30 credits)
- Psychological Dimensions of Conflict (30 credits)
Students are strongly encouraged to attend the following modules and will be required to give one presentation:
- Seminar discussion group
- Student presentation group
Year 2
- Civilians & Extreme Trauma: The Impact of Warfare, Disasters & Political Repression (30 credits)
- Dissertation – War & Psychiatry (60 credits)
Optional modules
There are no optional modules for this course.
Teaching methods - what to expect
You will be taught through a mix of lectures, seminars and tutorials.
| Module name | Lectures (hours) |
Seminars/tutorials (hours) |
Self-study time (hours) |
Total (hours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to War & Psychiatry | 20 | 20 | 250 | 300 |
| Advanced Concepts in Military Psychiatry | 14 | 14 | 275 | 300 |
| Civilians & Extreme Trauma: The Impact of Warfare, Disasters & Political Repression | 40 | 10 | 250 | 300 |
| Psychological Dimensions of Conflict | 20 | 20 | 250 | 300 |
| Dissertation – War & Psychiatry | 20 | 10 | 570 | 600 |
Typically, one credit equates to 10 hours of work. Contact time is based on 24 academic weeks.
We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. A mixture of face to face teaching and discussion groups allows students to cover key concepts and learning and dive deeper into weekly topics. Students will also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.
Location
This course is taught at the Denmark Hill Campus of King’s College London with occasional classes elsewhere, such as the Imperial War Museum and on the battlefield of Ypres.
Assessment
- Coursework
The primary method of assessment for this course is through written coursework. The study time and assessment methods typically give an indication of what to expect. However, these may vary depending upon the modules.
Application closing date guidance
Key Information
Course type:
Master's
Delivery mode:
Classroom & Online / In person
Study mode:
Full time / Part time
Duration:
One year full-time, two years part-time
Application status:
Open
Start date:
September 2026