MA (PGCert PGDip) War: History and Politics
Course Overview
This MA in War: History and Politics provides a critical, interdisciplinary examination of modern conflict, moving beyond traditional military history to explore its causes, experiences, and legacies. The program adopts a global perspective, analyzing case studies from across the world to challenge dominant narratives and understand the forces that both promote and resist war. You will develop the analytical tools to deconstruct the normalization of warfare and engage with cutting-edge theories from history, politics, and philosophy.
Key Program Highlights
- Critical, interdisciplinary curriculum combining history, politics, and cultural theory
- Global case studies from Yugoslavia and Vietnam to Palestine and Iraq
- Focus on challenging dominant war narratives and studying anti-war resistance
- Small seminar groups with close supervision from specialist researchers
- Prepares for careers in NGOs, the civil service, and international bodies
Course Overview
This MA in War: History and Politics provides a critical, interdisciplinary examination of modern conflict, moving beyond traditional military history to explore its causes, experiences, and legacies. The program adopts a global perspective, analyzing case studies from across the world to challenge dominant narratives and understand the forces that both promote and resist war. You will develop the analytical tools to deconstruct the normalization of warfare and engage with cutting-edge theories from history, politics, and philosophy.
Key Program Highlights
- Critical, interdisciplinary curriculum combining history, politics, and cultural theory
- Global case studies from Yugoslavia and Vietnam to Palestine and Iraq
- Focus on challenging dominant war narratives and studying anti-war resistance
- Small seminar groups with close supervision from specialist researchers
- Prepares for careers in NGOs, the civil service, and international bodies
