Program Overview

MA Military History by Research

Course Overview

The University of Buckingham's Master's programme in Military History offers the opportunity to pursue research in any one of a wide range of topics ranging in time from the campaigns of the Duke of Marlborough in the early eighteenth-century through to the end of the Second World War.

About the Course

MA Military History by Research: From Marlborough to Montgomery

The majority of students have tended to opt for subjects ranging from the Boer War to 1945, but theses addressing the Napoleonic campaigns, naval warfare in the nineteenth century, and the role of the military in the expansion of the British and other European empires have also figured prominently. Themes have ranged from the social impact of war to the biographies of leading combatants, the operational and tactical development of armies to the international, strategic and political dimensions of military history.

Defining a Subject for Research

Some students know from the outset the precise subject on which they intend to work. For most, however, the definition of a research proposal is usually a gradual process, with the student starting with a general area of interest, and then focusing on a more closely defined topic as a result of further reading and consultation, usually with the Course Director.

Research Seminars and Dining

Private research and supervision are complemented by a rich programme of seminars which give students direct access to some of the United Kingdom's most distinguished scholars working in the field of Military History.

Study Period

The usual period of Master's degree research is one year for the those who engage in full-time study. Part-time study is also available, with students completing the dissertation in two years.

Research Supervision

Every Master's student in School of Humanities is supported by two supervisors. There is a First (or Principal) Supervisor, who is the student's regular guide during his or her research, and with whom the student meets regularly throughout the year. There is also a Second Supervisor, whom the student may consult on a more limited basis where a 'second opinion' on a particular draft chapter may be helpful.

Entry Requirements

• A first or upper second-class honours degree from a recognised university or,
• A recognised professional qualification with relevant work experience.

Teaching and Assessment

The MA does not offer systematic instruction in factual knowledge; instead, the emphasis is on independent thought and research.

After Your Course

Many of the University's research students have gone on to publish their MA or PhD dissertations, either in book-form or as articles in learned journals.

Course Fees

• Full-time (1 Year): £10,300 (UK), £16,480 (International)
• Part-time (2 Years): £5,150 (UK), £8,240 (International)

Scholarships and Bursaries

• Postgraduate First-Class Scholarship
• Royal Charter 40th Anniversary Scholarship
• Sheikh / Mubarak Abdullah Al-Mubarak Al-Sabah Scholarship (Postgraduate)