Program Overview
The War Studies at King's College London is a MA programme in Humanities over 12 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the War Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 7
- Tuition: GBP 18,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the War Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- ["A compulsory module, \'Approaches to War\'.Please click on the link below for a module description.", \'Optional modules chosen from a range of possibilities\', \'A dissertation\', \'Afghan And South Asian Security Issues\', \'Art and War\', \'Civil War In The US 1861-1865\', \'Comparative Civil Wars (40 Credits)\', \'Complex Political Emergencies, Health & Security\', \'Conflict Prevention & Peace Building\', \'Conflict Simulation\', \'Conflict, Culture and the Postcolonial in International Relations\', \'Conflict, Development And Islam In Russia, The Caucasus And Central Asia\', \'Contemporary British Defence Policy\', \'Counterterrorism in Comparative Perspective\', \'Current Issues In Science & Security\', \'Diplomacy\', \'Diplomacy, Intelligence and Armaments Competition: The origins of the Second World War, 1931-1941\', \'East Asian Security\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
You need the following GPA score:
Applicants for graduate programs must have the equivalent of a bachelor\xe2\x80\x99s degree with a minimum GPA equivalent to Upper Second Class on the UK Honour scale. Admitted applicants typically have an undergraduate GPA of or better on the UK Honour scale. No exam grade should be lower than 4.5 (European grade scale) or D (American grade scale).
Your GPA (Grade Point Average) is calculated using the grades that you received in each course, and is determined by the points assigned to each grade (e.g. for the US grading scale from A-F).
- Bachelors degree with 2:1 honours (or overseas equivalent e.g. US CGPA of 3.3+) in history, international relations, political science, economics or other appropriate subject.
- Successful applicants will generally be achieving grades at mid 2:1 level (or equivalent overseas level) or higher.
Application procedure
An application fee of \xc2\xa340 applies (non-refundable). All applications are assessed by a committee of academic tutors. We aim to process all complete applications within four weeks; during February and March and over holiday periods, applications may take longer to process.
Personal statement and supporting information
Please provide a personal statement explaining why you are interested in this particular programme, and outlining any relevant experience you have. If there are any anomalies in your academic record, please use the personal statement to explain related extenuating circumstances.
English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 18,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 18,750 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; GBP 10,500 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 7
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact King's College London directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About King's College London
King's College London
London, England
King's College London is a public research university in London, England. King's was established by royal charter in 1829 under the patronage of King George IV and the Duke of Wellington. In 1836,...
University Profile- Language English
- Duration 12 months