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Department of War Studies
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War Studies Online

War Studies Online offers two-year part-time degree programmes from the highly-respected Department of War Studies in a fully online format. Our innovative courses are designed for flexibility, enabling you to combine study and work. 
Flexible
  • Our online delivery enables you to study wherever you are in the world.
  • Teaching and learning is through authored content, discussion forums and asynchronous activities.
  • You will have access to a wide range of online reading resources.
  • You can apply for any War Studies Online degree at any time.
Supportive
  • You will receive high level support from our experienced Professional Services team and Academics throughout the course.
  • Your learning is developed through interaction with your tutors and other students throughout each course and by personalised feedback from the tutors on your coursework.

MA Programmes

We currently offer two masters-level programmes for applicants interested in international relations, military history, conflict and politics. Please note that our term dates differ from other MA Programmes.
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  • MA International Relations and Contemporary War
    This course provide you with a deep and systematic understanding of the historical evolution of the international system and contemporary war, and critical awareness of current problems and new insights. You will start with advanced training in the main conceptual and theoretical debates within the discipline of international relations and apply them to current problems and issues in contemporary war.
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  • MA War in the Modern World
    This course provides you with an understanding of the evolution of contemporary conflict and warfare from 1945 to the present day, including security issues and geo-political changes.
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War Studies Online in Practice

Dr David Easter, Academic Director of War Studies Online explains the programme

Voice of an Alumna

Anne-Lucie Norton, Executive Director for War Studies Online and previous graduate Robyn Kriel talk about the programmes, what the lecturers and fellow students are like and how it works in practice.

War Studies Online Staff