History of War MA

King's College London

United Kingdom, London

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King's College London

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2023

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Go to the official application for the university

Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,100 / year

Next Intake September-2023

History of War MA

About

The History of War MA provides a platform to explore all aspects of the emergence of modern war from its late medieval origins to the present day, equipping you with the critical skills needed for further study or for a variety of careers in a complex and changing world. Our MA embodies the unique educational and military traditions of Kings College London going back to its foundation by the Duke of Wellington in 1829. The MA today is part of the Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War, the largest body of professional historians of war anywhere in the world. It is taught in collaboration with the Department of History and the Liddell Hart Centre for Military Archives at Kings.

An opportunity to study within the unique, multi-disciplinary Department of War Studies, by far the largest and most well-established of its kind, with 60 years of dedicated study to all aspects of human conflict.

It offers a chance to work with the largest group of professional historians of war in the world. Departmental staff are internationally recognised experts in their areas of specialisation; they are active researchers and routinely use their latest findings in their teaching.

The programme is suitable for those already developing a specialist knowledge, just beginning their historical studies on the subject of war, or for those returning to history after an unrelated career.

Your work with detailed, original archives, along with the critical examination of methodological and theoretical issues related to war will equip you with a uniquely wide range of transferable skills, useful in any number of careers. Our graduates demonstrate independent, critical thinking and industry.

You will have the opportunity to complete a major piece of independent work with the freedom to choose whichever topic interests you most, along with developing your communication skills, both written and oral through presenting it

There are opportunities to get involved in the activities of the Department and the Sir Michael Howard Centre and associated research groups, such as the Laughton Naval Unit, these include workshops, guest seminars, research conferences and other events.

You will benefit from the central London location and the ready access to libraries, archives, museums, think tanks, and policy-making bodies.

You can take advantage of the many eminent historians who frequently come to speak in the department along with other high-profile visitors such as government ministers, ambassadors and generals.

Graduates have gone on to enjoy careers in education, government, media, publishing, and more, others have pursued academic research, working in universities, museums, and other types of organisation

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Postgraduate taught courses

Applicants who have completed a Bachelor degree from a recognised institution in Jordan will need to demonstrate the following grades to be considered for a Postgraduate course at King's:

UK degree classification	Jordanian equivalency
High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree (equivalent to 65% overall)	GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0 Overall score of 80%
2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0 Overall score of 75%
High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree	GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 Overall score of 70%

UK degree classification

Jordanian equivalency

High 2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

(equivalent to 65% overall)

GPA of 3.5 out of 4.0

Overall score of 80%

2:1 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.3 out of 4.0

Overall score of 75%

High 2:2 Class Bachelor (Honours) degree

GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0

Overall score of 70%

Postgraduate research courses

A Master's degree from a recognised university with high grades considered for programmes requiring a UK Master's degree.

English Program Requirements

To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate effectively in English and are able to do so in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.

Career

Employability

History of War Graduates go on to work for NGOs, the FCO, the MOD, the Home Office, NATO, the UN or pursue careers in academia, journalism, finance, the diplomatic services, the armed forces, education and more.