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PostgraduateMA

War Studies

King's College London, University of London
London, England
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1 yearDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£32,500Avg. Graduate Salary
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Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in social sciences with the MA War Studies at King's College London, University of London. Based in London, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Our War Studies MA explores the phenomenon of war and conflict, along with its causes, conduct and consequences, from historical, political, philosophical, military and sociological viewpoints. We have designed this course expressly to enhance your employability and support your professional career development Key benefits - A unique opportunity to study war from a multi-disciplinary perspective. - Designed to provide a postgraduate-level introduction to War Studies for students who have little or no specialist background in the field. A minimum ielts score of 7.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Theories of War and Conflict
History of Modern Warfare
Military Strategy and Operations
Politics of International Conflict
Philosophy of War and Ethics
Sociology of Armed Forces and Society
Conflict Resolution and Peacebuilding
Research Methods in War Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementOverviewOur War Studies MA explores the phenomenon of war and conflict as a key aspect of the human experience, along with its causes, conduct and consequences. Central to the degree is the study of war from a cutting-edge, interdisciplinary perspective - which includes historical, political, sociological, philosophical, artistic, legal, ethical and military viewpoints. War is a deeply complex and contentious phenomenon, and its interdisciplinary study offers an unusually powerful opportunity to

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic76.56.56.56.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

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Graduate Outcomes

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💰 Graduate Salaries — King's College London, University of London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£32,500£36,000
3 years£26,000£32,000£39,500
5 years£32,000£42,500£57,500
Official Data

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💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
20%Work & Study
75%Professional Jobs
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About King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London offers War Studies as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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