Overview

Strategy, Leadership and Military History at Maynooth University provides an introduction to the discipline of military history, with a particular focus on the theory and practice of military strategy and military leadership. It is designed to build the students knowledge and understanding of war and warfare in the modern world (with a focus on the period since 1789) and to develop their intellectual, methodological and practical skills and knowledge through a programme of study informed by historical research. Concepts, ideas relating to strategy and leadership run through all course elements and are addressed explicitly in dedicated modules.

The programme will

Provide students with a grounding in the methodologies required for postgraduate study in the field of military history, strategy and leadership.
Address relevant history within the context of appropriate theory
Introduce key concepts, theories, debates and issues within these fields
Develop a critical approach to the study of military history and to strategic studies
Introduce students to the wide range or resources available for the study of these topics
Equip students with the knowledge understanding and skill required to use available sources effectively.
Prepare students for future research in these areas.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Military Leadership
Modern Warfare 2
Modern Warfare I
Skills And Methods In History
Strategy

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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90

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4.5

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Maynooth, Ireland

Disciplines

Military Science History View 40 other Masters in History in Ireland

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

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120

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90

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4.5

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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General requirements

Applicants must hold a minimum of a Bachelor Honours degree (NFQ Level 8) or equivalent with a high Second-Class Honours, Grade 2 (58%) in History or a cognate discipline. Arts and Social Sciences disciplines may be considered. Applicants who hold a minimum of a lower Second-Class Honours, Grade 2 (2:2) may be considered on a case-by-case basis.

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5180 EUR / year

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Living costs

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650 - 1000 EUR / month

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