Overview

Be a part of the nation's premier graduate-level Master of Arts programme in War and Society at Chapman University for studying the global interrelationships between war, diplomacy, and societies in the modern era.

Why Get an MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society?

Establish an intellectual foundation for a career in education or government by interpreting and solving the problems of war and its impact.

Explore topics such as the influence of societal and cultural beliefs on warfare and national military policies, and the impact of war on social and cultural institutions and values.

Examine the firsthand impact of war on soldiers, veterans, and civilians through handwritten manuscripts at Chapman's Center for American War Letters.

Understand the relationship between war, identity, and historical memory through resources such as the Rodgers Center for Holocaust Education.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

War and Grand Strategy in the Modern Era

Memoirs of War and Resistance

Migration and War

The Soldier’s War

U.S. Presidents and War

Just War Ethics: Conflict in the Contemporary World

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

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Applications received after these deadlines will be considered on a rolling basis as space is available.

Language

English

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Credits

30 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Los Angeles, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.5

3 _{(recommended)}

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150 _(verbal)

145 _{(quantitative)}

4 _(analytical)

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General requirements

Official transcripts must be submitted from all degree-granting (bachelor’s or master’s degrees) colleges and universities attended. An official transcript submitted in a sealed envelope which you have received from your college or university is acceptable.

A 500-word essay stating reasons for pursuing the MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society. What are your personal and career goals, and how will this particular degree from Chapman University help you reach those goals? Your essay should be double spaced and size 12 font.

A writing sample of 12-15 pages that demonstrates competency in scholarly writing. The writing sample should be critical and argumentative, informed by primary research. Your sample should be double spaced and size 12 font.

Two letters of recommendation that speak to academic preparation and aptitude for graduate study.

Your resume or curriculum vitae.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

36150 USD / year

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Out-of-State

36150 USD / year

≈ 36150 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

36150 USD / year

≈ 36150 USD / year

Living costs

Los Angeles

United States

1520 - 2570 USD / month

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Overview

Why Get an MA in War, Diplomacy, and Society?

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Los Angeles

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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