DEPARTMENT OF WAR STUDIES

Welcome to the

Dr Huw DylanDirector of MA Programmes

WAR STUDIES• The only university department in

the world devoted exclusively to the study of war, conflict, and security

• Taught by world experts in the history of war and modern conflict and international relations.

• Guest speakers, who are leaders in their field, address our students on current topics, sometimes highly controversial and even classified.

• London location enables connections to national and international networks.

MA PROGRAMMES• Conflict Resolution in Divided Societies • Conflict, Security & Development• History of War• Intelligence & International Security • International Conflict Studies • International Peace & Security • International Relations• International Relations & War • National Security Studies• Science & International Security• Strategic Communications• Terrorism, Security & Society• War, History and Diplomacy• War Studies• Online: War, History and Diplomacy• Online: International Relations & War

RESEARCHRESEARCH GROUPS• Africa • Arts & Conflict Hub• Asian Security & Warfare • Conflict & Health• Conflict Records Unit• Conflict, Security & Development• Cyber Security Research Group • Environmental Security Research Group• Freeman Air and Space Institute• Intelligence and International Security• Contemporary British History• Laughton Naval Unit• Migration Research Group• Russian & Eurasian Security• War Crimes• Wargaming Network

RESEARCH CENTRES

• Centre for Defence Studies

• Centre for Grand Strategy

• Centre for Military Ethics

• Centre for Science & Security Studies

• Centre for the Study of Divided Societies

• International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation

• Cybersecurity Centre

• King’s Centre for Strategic Communications

• Marjan Centre for the Study of Conflict and the Environment

• Research Centre in International Relations

• Sir Michael Howard Centre for the History of War

KEY BENEFITS1. Challenging, current and

controversial subject areas

2. Wide selection of programmes and modules to choose from

3. Taught by experts and pioneers of their field

4. Develop skills to enhance your employability

5. Opportunities to network and link globally

TYPICAL PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

• Required (core) module(s) • Optional modules • 12,000-word dissertation (due late

August)

• Two terms (semesters): Sep-Dec & Jan-Mar

• Exam periods: January and April/May

OPTIONAL MODULES• Over 50 options modules covering a

wide variety of topics, for example: Complex Political Emergencies, Health and Security, Open Source Intelligence, Seapower and National Strategy, The Occupied Territories Since 1967.

• List of available modules will be finalised in August.

King’s College London reviews the modules offered on a regular basis to provide up-to-date, innovative and relevant programmes of study. Therefore, modules offered may change. We suggest you keep an eye on the course finder on our website for updates.

TEACHING & LEARNING IN WAR STUDIES• Lectures• Seminars• Online resources• Discussions & online forums

• Simulations• Group projects

STUDENT VOICE & SUPPORT• Dedicated MA Programme Officers• Dedicate Student Experience Officer• Personal tutor• Careers liaison officer

• Online resources on KEATS• KEATS Student Hub• War Studies Society

• Student-Staff Consultative Committee

WHAT SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE WILL I ACQUIRE?

Academic knowledge and understanding

Analytical skills Conceptual skills

Professional skillsProject management

Skills to enhance employability and aid professional career development

Organisational skills Research skills

CommunicationTeam-working

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT: GLOBAL REACH• NATO Engages: Innovating the Alliance 2019 –

30 Department of War Studies students volunteered at the event

• David Miliband masterclass

• The State of UN Peace Operations: With Nobel Peace Prize President José Ramos Horta

• The National Security Adviser: A role in Transition? Panel discussion, speakers including former Cabinet Secretary and Head of Civil Service Lord Butler, the first National Security Adviser Lord Ricketts, and former Cabinet Office Security and Intelligence Coordinator Professor David Omand

• Andrew Clapham on ‘War: How relevant is the concept today’?

• Saki and Michael Dockrill Memorial Lecture: chievements, Failures, or Crimes? The Kissinger legacy in American Foreign Policy

EXTRACURRICULAR OPPORTUNITIES• Crisis Simulations• War Studies Society• KCLSU• Talks, events, conferences, seminars

• Podcasts• Strife Journal• Student Ambassadors

• King’s Talent Bank• Internships

CAREERS• Careers Forums and Networking Events

with Alumni

• Career Spotlights by employers from each sector

• A dedicated War Studies careers officer, offering specialist advice notes on career options for War Studies students

• War Studies destinations include:• Government, public service• Military• International Organisations: NATO, UN,

European Commission• Think Tanks (e.g. RAND, Centre for

European Reform)• Non-Governmental Organisation• Management consultancy, risk advisory,

business intelligence

OUR ALUMNI• Private sector cyber security

capability lead at Cabinet Office • Head of Defence Analysis for Middle

East at Outsourced Defence Intelligence Services Ltd (ODIS)

• Director of Political Violence Forecasting at Exclusive Analysis

• Research Advisor at NATO Defence College

• Open-Source Intelligence Analyst at European Commission

• Strategic analyst at HQ Supreme Allied Commander Transformation

• Open-Source Intelligence Analyst at European Commission, Joint Research Centre

MA SCHOLARSHIPS• The Department of War Studies offers

prospective students a unique scholarship to support their MA studiesin History of War programme.

• The WCB scholarship is worth £2000 and will be awarded on the basis of academic record and potential, though the financial need of the applicant will also be considered. The subject area is open, but preference may be given to students intending to write a dissertation on medieval English history.

• The Alexandros Petersen Scholarship for MA in Conflict, Security and Development.

• For more information visit https://www.kcl.ac.uk/warstudies/study-with-us/ma-scholarships

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This presentation was produced in 2021. Although it was up-to-date at the time it was produced, some changes to courses and teaching staff may occur. Please make sure you check our website (www.kcl.ac.uk/ug) or contact us directly for the very latest information before you commit yourself to any of our courses.

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