Overview

The Department of War Studies Research at the King's College London is recognised by the British Academy, the Arts and Humanities Research Council, and the Economic and Social Research Council.

Features

Nearly 200 students are currently undertaking doctoral research. Every year, about 60 new students join the programme.

They work under the supervision of faculty members from the Department of War Studies and also from the Department of Defence Studies.

Programme Structure

Curriculum:

A comprehensive programme of individual research training is offered to ensure that students develop the skills necessary to complete their research programme and fulfil their career goals.

In Year one, students will draw up a programme of research training and personal development in consultation with their supervisors. The department provides an introduction to research methods and also provides training in skills related to career development.

Throughout their programme, students also have access to a range of research methods training courses in the Centre for Doctoral Studies, London Interdisciplinary Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership, and in the London Arts and Humanities Partnership.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 48 months
- Flexible

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-24 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-07-24 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2025-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-22 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-10-21 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

7

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TOEFL^® IBT

100

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Military Science International Relations View 3 other PhDs in Military Science in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

7

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100

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Master's degree with high merit, and a 2.1 honours degree at the bachelor's level.

It is not essential to have taken courses in this field at postgraduate level but we advise students to consider taking our MA or a similar course elsewhere before undertaking research work in the Department of War Studies.

Tuition Fee

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International

24360 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 24360 GBP per year during 36 months.
National

6540 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6540 GBP per year during 36 months.

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

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