Military History PGDip, PGCart

Military action like the battle of Naseby, the decisive engagement of the English Civil War, fought across the landscape pictured above on 14 June 1645, has shaped the course of History. This program of study will interest anyone wanting to engage with Military History and enables the academic skills to do so.

Warfare has been the crucible of History. This course will fascinate anyone wanting to explore Military History more widely and in-depth. The assignments will encourage you to pursue this specialized approach to historical events, from ancient to modern times. Study skills are developed to enable progression to undertake advanced historical writing and research.

Learn how war has been conducted across the ages. Explore the military organizations that societies have created to engage in warfare. Investigate how technological and social change has affected armed conflict. Conduct your research project.

Why study this course with us?

Military History is more than just battle tactics.

You will take a varied journey through the past, from Roman times to the 20th century. This will feature operational military history – including campaigns, generalship, and weaponry. However, as the renowned 19th-century German military theoretician Carl von Clausewitz argued, "War is not an independent phenomenon".

Accordingly, there is an opportunity to engage with scholarship more broadly viewing the place and effect of war and the military within society as a whole, including organizational, economic, political, and motivational themes.

The University Centre Shrewsbury site allows you to study at the heart of a rich military heritage.

The town of Shrewsbury, the city of Chester, and the historic counties of Shropshire and Cheshire together have a military past spanning at least 2,000 years.

The region has a high concentration of prehistoric Hillforts and the Imperial Roman Army left its mark. It is also densely studded with earthwork and stone-built Medieval castles and was heavily fought over during the English Civil Wars. Remains of military activity from both 20th-century World Wars still dot the landscape. Shrewsbury and Chester have long, historic relationships with both the regular and part-time British armed forces.

• A 2:1 honours degree in any relevant discipline or an equivalent qualification is required. Consideration will be given to those who hold a lower classification who can demonstrate they are

• 6.5 (Min 5.5 in each sub-skill)

• For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its own

   

  online English language test which applicants can take for just £50.

The University of Chester offers an award-winning Careers and Employability service that provides various employability-enhancing experiences through the curriculum, employer contact, tailored group sessions, individual information, advice, and guidance. The service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to personal goals and aspirations. It aims to help students plan their future, make the most of their time at the University, and enhance their employability. Services include part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops, and practical one-to-one help with career planning, CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Group sessions on career planning are also provided within each course. Students and graduates can use these services free of charge for up to two years after graduation.