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International and Military History MA

International and Military History MA

Different course options

Full time | Main Campus | 1 year | OCT

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

OCT

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Military History

Course Summary

Study the only degree in the UK to combine international and military history at Master’s levelGain a truly global perspective with modules that cover Africa, Asia, the Americas, Europe, and the Middle EastJoin our supportive research community and work alongside scholars who are experts in their fieldEngage with world-leading specialists, as well as politicians, diplomats and military leaders through Lancaster University’s Centre for War and DiplomacyBoost your expertise and prepare to take your career in a new direction.From the rise and fall of great powers to peace-making and weaponry, join us to explore the major themes of international and military history from the Middle Ages to the modern day. By the end of the course, you’ll be ready for exciting opportunities in research, the Civil Service and more.Discuss, debate and discoverStudy a course that uniquely combines two fascinating areas. The field of international history is transforming as it moves away from a western-centric perspective, while military history covers the different dimensions of war. You’ll go beyond the strategy and battles, looking at political, economic and social factors.Our international outlook means this course suits students from anywhere in the world. You’ll explore the making of war and peace on the global stage – one day you could be discussing the increasing militarisation of the Asia-Pacific, the next you could be debating the military resurgence of Russia.

Modules

In this module you will have the opportunity to research and write on a topic of your own choosing in the fields of International and/or Military History broadly defined. This supervision will be provided through one-to-one meetings between you and your supervisor, offering you the guidance to carry out independent research and writing, building on the knowledge and skills learned through the degree's taught modules, to develop a specific area of expertise in International and/or Military History, to engage with specific historical approaches and methods, and to work with substantial corpora of primary and secondary sources.

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£11,960

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£24,830

Entry requirements

Students need to have 2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in History, a related combined major or a degree in other related humanities disciplines. We may also consider non-standard applicants.