Master of War Studies
Exploring the causes and consequences of warfare.
For domestic and international students.
An understanding of war, the good and the bad, isÌýcrucialÌýinÌýexaminingÌýhow states and societies have evolved.ÌýBy exploringÌýthe phenomenon of war and conflict from historical, political, philosophical and sociological viewpoints, we can better understand the causes, conduct and consequences of warfare from a variety of perspectives.ÌýÌý
Degree type
Postgraduate coursework
Duration
1 year full-time
Commencing terms
Semester 1, Semester 2
Program code
8571
Delivery mode
Online
Overview
The Master of War Studies at UNSW Canberra is an interdisciplinary degreeÌýdesigned to broaden and deepen your understanding of the nature of war, and its place in history.ÌýYou'll beÌýintroduced to different conceptual and methodological approaches and will learn how to apply political, social and cultural perspectives to the study of war.ÌýThis degree is suited to history teachers and postgraduate scholars from a range of disciplines who have an interest in military history or armed conflict.ÌýÌý
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Find out more
For more information on this degree, see theÌý.
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Students undertaking the Master of War Studies need to complete eight courses (48 UOC) with at least four courses (24 UOC) from the core courses list.
The core courses will usually be offered annually or at least every two years. The further options will be offered on an opportunity basis.Ìý
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Students who obtain at least a Distinction average in the four core courses may take a 12 UOC research thesis, ZHSS8401 Research Thesis A (6 UOC) and ZHSS8402 Research Thesis B (6 UOC). You must enrol in both units to fulfil the requirements. You may enrol in the two units concurrently to do the thesis in a single semester, or consecutively to complete it over two semesters. Enrolment is subject to approval by the Postgraduate Coordinator.
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For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to theÌý.Ìý
Key contacts
Program Coordinator
Dr Debbie Lackerstein
E:Ìýd.lackerstein@adfa.edu.au
Student enquiries
E:ÌýSAS.cbr@unsw.edu.au
T:Ìý(02) 5114 5000Ìý