International Relations and War

Overview

The International Relations and War MA at King's College London will give you an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the historical evolution of the international system, conflict, how to understand it, the leading ideas that underpin it, its relationship to conflict, how it is evolving, and the current challenges it faces.

Processes of globalisation, including the movement of monies and peoples, the impact of new technologies, the rise of identity politics, the rise of transnational or non-state actors and transformations in the character of contemporary war all pose direct challenges to the state, the international system and global politics. These themes are considered in depth.

The course is structured so that you will first develop an understanding of international relations, ways of thinking about its structures and concepts, and issues of conflict and security. You can then choose optional modules and write your dissertation on a subject of your choice, giving you the opportunity to concentrate on those aspects of war and international relations that interest you most.

Key benefits

• An entirely web-delivered degree course that is available anytime, anywhere.
• Be part of a world-leading department, a vibrant research community and an international student body, drawn from a wide variety of academic and professional backgrounds.
• An academically rigorous course on which lecturers provide support and guidance.
• You will develop the skills of in-depth and critical analysis, and become familiar with the latest research in the discipline.
• Course materials include specially-written content, video, audio, images, maps, intensively used discussion forums and full access to the resources of our library’s extensive electronic holdings.
• Maximum flexibility for you: access content and respond to discussion postings in your own time for each study unit.
• If your own circumstances (time commitments, visa, accommodation, etc.) allow, you may choose, for one term, to take one or two residential modules in our campus in London.
• As with many of our graduates, this MA enables you to prepare for a career in sectors relating to international, security, and military affairs, or helps you upskill yourself for promotion or career change.