Skip to main content
PostgraduateMA

Military History

University of Birmingham
Location not specified
Visit University Website
2 yearsDuration
£5,625Per Year (Home)
£5,625Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University of Birmingham, the MA Military History provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 2-year full-time structure. Explore military history to understand how cultures enter conflict, leaders make decisions and individuals experience war. Examine the deeper human, ethical and strategic dimensions of warfare. Gain insights into leadership, tactics, technology, ethics and personal experiences of war. Benefit from Birmingham’s expertise in the history of the two World Wars and air power. Home/uk fees are £5,625 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 91% student satisfaction rating, and a 95% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Warfare and Society in the Twentieth Century
Leadership and Military Decision-Making
Technology
Tactics and Strategic Innovation
Personal Narratives and Experiences of War
Ethical Dimensions of Conflict and Warfare
Research Methods in Military History
World Wars: Causes
Conduct and Consequences
Independent Research Project in Military History
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic67

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

Check official site for fee

View on university website

Home Student Fee

£5,625

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

We charge an annual tuition fee. Fees for 2026 entry are above. The fees quoted are for one year only. For those studying courses that are longer than one year, tuition fees will also be payable in subsequent years of your programme. Paying your tuition fees Tuition fees can either be paid in full or by instalments. You can check whether you are eligible for UK or international fees with our admissions team. Learn more about postgraduate tuition fees and funding. Tuition fee deposits for interna

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
95%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Scholarships

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

No matched scholarships

No university scholarships matched your course and profile right now. Try these national programmes:

University of Birmingham

About University of Birmingham

University of Birmingham offers Military History as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#68QS World
#11UK Ranking
40,025+Students
350+Courses
Russell GroupTEF Silver
View University Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses