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Masters Degrees in Military History in the UK

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Military History MA

Faculty of Art, Business and Social Science United Kingdom

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Military History MA

University of Chester United Kingdom

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Military History MA

University of Birmingham United Kingdom

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Military History MA

University of Wolverhampton United Kingdom

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Military History MA

Brunel University London United Kingdom

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Study a Military History Masters in the UK in 2025

Hundreds of years of human history have included periods of conflict and warfare, giving you lots of fascinating history to discover. As well as covering specific aspects of war such as battle tactics and the development of weapons and technology, military history also looks at the social and geopolitical aspects of war.

Graduates of masters degrees in military history may go on to have careers in the armed forces, as political commentators, in journalism, as professional historians, working in education and academia, as authors and much more.

Your masters degree will be delivered through lectures and seminars, with a possibility of group projects. Modules you study might include:

  • Battle tactics
  • Mediaeval warfare
  • First and Second world wars
  • The cold war
  • Country specific army and military studies

Study in the UK

The UK is a popular destination for international students who want to study abroad. With a wide range of universities offering a variety of courses, there are so many opportunities that students might not be able to find elsewhere. Each university will pride itself on offering high quality education from leading teaching professionals. A qualification gained in the UK will be well regarded across the globe, making an education in the UK a great investment in your future. As well as this, there are many highly ranked universities in the UK, around 17 of which are consistently appearing in the top 100 of the QS World University Rankings.

See our detailed guide to studying in the UK for international students.

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