University of Chester - War, Conflict and Society MA

University of Chester

War, Conflict and Society MA

This innovative MA course will challenge you to think critically about the impact of warfare on past societies and how the historical legacies of conflict resonate in our world today.

This innovative MA course will challenge you to think critically about the impact of warfare on past societies and how the historical legacies of conflict resonate in our world today. It offers a broad and in-depth exploration of these themes, allowing you to gain advanced expertise in historical research and scholarship.

Why study this course with us?

The course offers an excellent opportunity to explore the social history of warfare within a European and a global context. This broad historical narrative will provide you with the opportunity to study specific themes in depth, to understand the form and nature of warfare through the ages, and to contribute to the academic debate surrounding the relationship between conflict and society.

The County of Cheshire has had a long association with war and conflict. Chester has been the site of a siege, of convalescence and a reception centre for refugees displaced by conflict, and is also home to the Cheshire Military Museum and archive.

Entry Requirements

  • hold or be expected to gain a minimum 2:2 honors degree (preferred 2:1)

  • have GCSE grade C/grade 4 in English Language and Maths.

  • IELTS: Overall 7.0 (no less than 5.5 in each band)

  • For those who do not have IELTS or an acceptable in-country English language qualification, the University of Chester has developed its online English language test which applicants can take for just £50.

Career Prospects

The University of Chester's Careers and Employability service offers students advanced postgraduate historical research skills and essential skills for careers in education, archival management, and heritage sectors. The service is inclusive, impartial, welcoming, informed, and tailored to individual goals, enabling students to develop as individuals and contribute to the community. It provides part-time jobs, extra-curricular workshops, and practical career planning assistance, including CVs, applications, and mock interviews. Group sessions on career planning are also provided within each course, and students and graduates can access these services free of charge for up to two years after graduation.

Course Details

The course's curriculum includes modules that cover advanced historical skills and key historiographical approaches. In the first term, students will gain a foundation in these skills. In the second term, they can choose three optional modules and work with a supervisor on a Research Dissertation on a chosen topic. The course structure and individual modules are subject to change due to curriculum enhancements, staff changes, student numbers, technology improvements, and regulatory requirements.

Course Modules

Core Modules
Approaches to Historiography
Research Dissertation
Research Methods and Skills in History
Optional Modules
Defending the Realm: Fortifications in the Landscape
Killing in the Name: Colonial Missions in Africa, Asia, and the Americas, 1450-1650
Landscapes of Life, Death, and the Spaces Between
Research Essay
The Power of the Court
The Theory and History of Western Warfare

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