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War Studies Research MPhil / PhD

King's College London, University of London

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King's College London, University of London

Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Strand Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    01-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Overview

The Department is proud of its thriving community of research students. A recent HEFCE study found that King's College London is the most successful university in Britain in terms of PhD completion rate. The Department of War Studies is recognised by the British Academy, the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and the Economic and Social Research Council.

Nearly 200 students are currently undertaking doctoral research in the Department. Every year, about 60 new students join our MPhil/PhD programme. They work under the supervision of faculty members from the Department of War Studies and also from the Department of Defence Studies. The Department is especially interested in receiving applications from students planning research projects in fields that will enhance the quality and impact of the Department's research groups, programmes and centres. Students are encouraged to contribute fully to our research units, enhancing our research culture and contributing to Department of War Studies' research strategy.

It is College policy to review the progress of full and part-time students within three months of initial registration and again after a period of nine months' registration. Thereafter, the progress of all students will be reviewed every six months.

Students receive support from their supervisors in the following areas relating to their PhD:

  • Research Design
  • Direction & Training
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Advice & Guidance
  • Pastoral Care
  • Career Guidance.

Research degrees by Blended Distance Learning

War Studies also offers a distance learning War Studies MPhil/PhD programme. This pathway is intended for well-qualified students whose professional commitments prevent their fulfilling the normal residency requirement of the MPhil/PhD programme at Kings. Supervision will normally be at a distance, and students will be expected to participate in the six-monthly formal progress reviews which manage study on the programme. The programme will be supported by the online learning resources of the Doctoral Training Programme. If it is necessary for a student's progress, they may also audit modules from the War Studies Online MA programmes.

Tuition fees

Students living in Hong Kong
(International fees)

£ 24,360per year

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University information

King's College London, University of London

King's College London, University of London

  • University League Table

    24th

  • Campus address

    King's College London, University of London, Strand, London, London, London, WC2R 2LS, United Kingdom

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As London's most central university, King's gives students easy access to one of the most dynamic and best-connected cities in the world.
The university's multicultural, welcoming community of staff and students represent over 190 nations.
Recognised for the global reach and impact of its research, King’s ranks 8th in the UK for Research Quality in the Complete University 51ÊÓƵ.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Politics

    8th out of 79 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 215
    186 87%

    11th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    15th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.07 77%

    45th

    6

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