MA Strategic Studies
Course Overview
This MA Strategic Studies programme provides a deep and critical engagement with the use of force and other means to achieve political objectives, blending classical strategic theory with contemporary security challenges. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of the field while tailoring your studies to your personal interests through a range of specialized modules. The programme is uniquely positioned through the University of Reading's renowned expertise and its direct, long-standing partnership with the UK armed forces and defence sector.
Key Program Highlights
- Critical analysis of foundational strategic texts and their modern relevance, including the works of Clausewitz
- Direct access to expertise through visiting fellows from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and senior military officers
- Opportunity to pursue a specialized 15,000-word research dissertation supervised by an expert in your chosen field
- Unique partnership with the UK armed forces, providing unparalleled insight into defence and security practice
- Ideal preparation for careers in the military, civil service, defence, and international security sectors
Course Overview
This MA Strategic Studies programme provides a deep and critical engagement with the use of force and other means to achieve political objectives, blending classical strategic theory with contemporary security challenges. You will develop a sophisticated understanding of the field while tailoring your studies to your personal interests through a range of specialized modules. The programme is uniquely positioned through the University of Reading's renowned expertise and its direct, long-standing partnership with the UK armed forces and defence sector.
Key Program Highlights
- Critical analysis of foundational strategic texts and their modern relevance, including the works of Clausewitz
- Direct access to expertise through visiting fellows from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst and senior military officers
- Opportunity to pursue a specialized 15,000-word research dissertation supervised by an expert in your chosen field
- Unique partnership with the UK armed forces, providing unparalleled insight into defence and security practice
- Ideal preparation for careers in the military, civil service, defence, and international security sectors
