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International War Studies Master's Program

The International War Studies master's program is a double degree program offered by the University of Potsdam and the University College Dublin. The program investigates the causes, dynamics, and contexts of violent conflicts on a national and international level.

Program Overview

• Name: International War Studies
• Degree: Master of Arts (Double Degree)
• Standard period of study: 4 semesters
• Credit points: 120
• Language of instruction: English (some courses may be taken in German)
• Start of program: Winter semester
• Campus: Am Neuen Palais & University College Dublin
• Fees & Charges: Semester fees and charges, tuition fees apply

Program Content

The program analyzes the causes, dynamics, and contexts of violent conflicts at the national and international levels. Essential fields include military history, military sociology, and security policy, as well as relevant themes from the cultural history of violence, the law of armed conflict, intelligence studies, and strategic studies.

Course Objective and Future Career Options

Students will acquire abilities and competences to analyze historical and current conflicts. They will deepen and expand their subject-specific competences, refine their use of methodologies in the social sciences and humanities, and learn to present their findings appropriately. The program offers global career opportunities in international organizations, NGOs, academia, media, politics, think tanks, museums, foundations, and cultural management.

Prerequisites for Admission

Applicants must hold an undergraduate degree in a field relevant to International War Studies, such as history, political science, sociology, or a related subject. Proof of 40 credit points in one of these subject areas is required. English language skills corresponding to Level C1 of the Common European Framework for Languages are also necessary.

Program Structure

The four-semester master's degree program requires the completion of 120 credit points. The program includes mandatory modules, elective fields, a master's thesis, and a final colloquium.

Mandatory Modules

• Introduction to International War Studies (9 CPs)
• The Military and Society in the Age of "Total Wars" (15 CPs)
• Themes and Methods of War and Conflict Studies (6 CPs)
• Study Abroad Module Dublin 1: Modern History and Politics (10 CPs)
• Study Abroad Module Dublin 2: Political Violence in 20th Century Europe (10 CPs)
• Study Abroad Module Dublin 3: War Studies (10 CPs)

Elective Fields

Students must complete two modules of 15 credit points each from the following:

• Military and Society after 1945
• International History since the Early 20th Century
• Related Study Areas of Military History
• Conflict, Security and Armed Forces – Historical and Social Science Approaches
• Security Studies

Master's Thesis and Final Colloquium

• Master's Thesis: 27 CPs
• Final Colloquium: 3 CPs

Advantages at a Glance

The program's international orientation enables a broad array of opportunities for creating an academic profile. It offers an international environment for higher education and global career opportunities, with collaborations in Germany, Ireland, and the United Kingdom for internships in ministries, media, museums, and think tanks.

Application and Enrollment

Applications must be submitted exclusively via the University College Dublin's application portal. Detailed information on the application and enrollment procedures can be found on the application website.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to frequently asked questions about applying for and enrolling in the International War Studies program, including information on the program's aim, modules, admission requirements, language proficiency, and tuition fees.

What is the aim of the program?

The International War Studies double degree program investigates the causes, dynamics, and contexts of violent conflicts on a national and international level.

Which modules are offered and what content is covered?

Modules include Introduction to International War Studies, The Military and Society in the Age of "Total Wars", and Study Abroad Modules in Dublin.

Who can apply?

Applicants should have obtained their first degree in a subject relevant to the degree program and have certain language qualifications.

Contact

For more information, contact the Departmental Advisory Office or the University College Dublin's UCD School of History.

Important Links

• Departmental Student Advisor
• Study and Examination Regulations
• Application
• Admission Regulations

This description is based on information from the subject-specific regulations for a master's degree in International War Studies at the University of Potsdam and the University College Dublin.