War and Society

Entry requirements

The typical entry requirement is 2:2 degree (55% minimum) or overseas equivalent.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The MA in War and Society is a truly unique course exploring seismic events that sparked violent change throughout the course of human history.

You will investigate what war means and can discover a meaningful definition. Covering multiple contexts including the political, social, cultural, technological, historical, military and media, you will study the complex and multi-faceted relationship between war and societies.

This is a collaborative, interdisciplinary master’s programme that is enhanced by the breadth of research expertise available in the School of Culture and Communication and from the School of Social Sciences.

Why War and Society at Swansea?

War and Society is widely regarded as a specialist strength of Swansea University. You will study on our stunning Singleton Park Campus, overlooking Swansea Bay on the edge of the Gower Peninsula.

You’ll be joining a leading department, renowned for its research expertise:

• 91% of our Research Environment is Rated 4* world-leading or 3* internationally excellent, and 86% of our Research has been Judged as Outstanding and Very Considerable in Terms of it's Impact (REF 2021).

Your War and Society Experience

To begin the programme, you will study three 20-credit modules (one compulsory, two optional), specifically designed to develop your understanding of war and society as a discipline. You will then study a further three 20-credit modules (two compulsory, one optional), before undertaking a 60-credit dissertation project in the second part of the course. This directed independent learning component allows you to conduct in-depth research, while guided by expert faculty, culminating in a dissertation showcasing your findings and insights, enabling you to build advanced research skills.

You will benefit from having access to expert-led teaching; learning from leading scholars who are known for their research into war and conflict. Your studies will be flexible and truly interdisciplinary, enabling you to build skills and knowledge across a range of themes and subjects, with the ability to select modules from our other specialist MAs – resulting in a range of optional module choices that empower you to shape your own learning around your interests and ambitions.

Some of the optional modules involve the consideration of issues relating to cultural heritage, commemoration, and the representation of the past through monuments, museums, galleries, and archives. The programme, therefore, emphasises the importance of conducting research and presenting findings with respect for local communities, historical accuracy, and cultural sensitivity.

Fees and funding