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Master of War Studies and Contemporary Military History

The University of Buckingham

  • London, United Kingdom
  • 0.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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About the program

A one-year research master's degree in War Studies and Contemporary Military History completed through supervised original research.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (2): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Demonstrate understanding of War Studies and Contemporary Military History
  • Interpret disciplinary concepts and source material critically
  • Build coherent arguments supported by evidence
  • Communicate interpretations and ethical considerations clearly.

Career outcomes

  • Further study
  • Roles related to War Studies and Contemporary Military History

Curriculum

  • Research master's built around an original supervised project on a six-month discounted research MA for officers who graduated from the Advanced Command and Staff Course or an international equivalent
  • Based in London. Students work with supervisors to define the project and complete a substantial dissertation or thesis in one year full-time
  • or two years part-time.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 or above (course pages: first or second-class honours
  • Some accept five or more years of senior work experience)
  • Research proposal and interview or Teams contact
  • Normally a 2:1 (upper second) undergraduate degree or equivalent
  • or substantial relevant experience
  • No GPA published.

Accepted academic background

Undergraduate degree in a relevant discipline at 2:1 or above (course pages: first or second-class honours, Some accept 5+ years of senior work experience), Research proposal and interview/Teams contact.

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • English Language Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Review the program admission requirements and intake deadlines. Prepare academic transcripts
  2. Identification
  3. any required supporting documents. Complete the institution application and provide language results if applicable. Pay any required application fee
  4. Submit the application
  5. await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year£5,493 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£1,100 GBP

Program details

CampusLondon
Faculty or schoolSchool of Humanities and Social Sciences
DepartmentHumanities and Communication
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay2
Scholarship noteUniversity scholarships exist, Awards are course- and eligibility-specific.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    7 Dec 2026

    23 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.5 years.