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Our MA in International Conflict Studies provides you with a critical, in-depth and nuanced understanding of international conflict and security. It aims to combine theory and practice, providing advanced engagement with the theoretical aspects of the subject as well as training in the investigation and analysis of specific cases of conflict, violence and security. It enables you to engage critically in developing an understanding of the origins, dynamics and governance of international and transnational conflict and political violence.
You will have the chance to meet and hear about the career paths and trajectories of International Conflict Studies MA alumni through a number of career panels organised throughout the year.
War Studies Graduates go on to work for NGOs, the FCO, the MOD, the Home Office, NATO, the UN, or pursue careers in journalism, finance, academia, the diplomatic services, the armed forces, and more. Recent posts held by our alumni include Threat Analyst, Director of Political Violence Forecasting, Research Advisor at NATO Defence College, Foreign Policy Fellow.
Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.
Where can a degree like this take you? Hear from 2017 graduate Chelsea McManus:
In my current role, I am the advisor to the Chief of Staff to the CEO. The purpose of my role is to ensure that the office of the Chief of Staff is delivering on the goals of the CEO, which combines developing strategy, setting key priorities, and driving continuous operational effectiveness. My education at King's taught me to think critically, to understand and decipher complex ideas, and to think creatively about solutions. My top career achievement to date has been having the opportunity to shape company strategy in a way that drives change and solves complex problems.
My advice would be to keep an open mind, and to consider both what you are interested in, as well as how you like to work, when considering your career.
You will have the chance to meet and hear about the career paths and trajectories of International Conflict Studies MA alumni through a number of career panels organised throughout the year.
War Studies Graduates go on to work for NGOs, the FCO, the MOD, the Home Office, NATO, the UN, or pursue careers in journalism, finance, academia, the diplomatic services, the armed forces, and more. Recent posts held by our alumni include Threat Analyst, Director of Political Violence Forecasting, Research Advisor at NATO Defence College, Foreign Policy Fellow.
Curious to find out more? Access on-demand content including taster lectures and talks, and meet our current staff and students on our subject hub page.
Where can a degree like this take you? Hear from 2017 graduate Chelsea McManus:
In my current role, I am the advisor to the Chief of Staff to the CEO. The purpose of my role is to ensure that the office of the Chief of Staff is delivering on the goals of the CEO, which combines developing strategy, setting key priorities, and driving continuous operational effectiveness. My education at King's taught me to think critically, to understand and decipher complex ideas, and to think creatively about solutions. My top career achievement to date has been having the opportunity to shape company strategy in a way that drives change and solves complex problems.
My advice would be to keep an open mind, and to consider both what you are interested in, as well as how you like to work, when considering your career.
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