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PostgraduateDoctor of Philosophy

Modern War Studies

University of Buckingham
London, England
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Course Overview

The PhD Modern War Studies at University of Buckingham is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about developing versatile expertise. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time and part-time structure. The University of Buckingham is: - Home of the two-year degree, the University of Buckingham, based in the South East of England, is ranked 6th for Student Satisfaction in the UK (National Student Survey, 2020). - We are proudly independent and not-for-profit, and offer courses in Allied Health, Business, Computing, Education, Humanities, Law, Medicine, Psychology and Security and Intelligence. We are one of the few universities in the UK that offer September and January start dates for almost all of our courses. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Contemporary Warfare Theory and Practice
Military Strategy and Geopolitical Analysis
Armed Conflict and International Relations
Advanced Research Methods in War Studies
Defence Technology and Modern Militarism
Counterinsurgency and Asymmetric Warfare
War
Society and Political Change
Doctoral Thesis in Modern War Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

35%Working
25%Studying
10%Work & Study
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