MSc War & Psychiatry at King's College London

Our MSc in War & Psychiatry will introduce you to ways of understanding how individuals, both members of the armed forces and civilians, prepare for and cope with psychological trauma. It is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to explore the field of human conflict. Drawing on multidisciplinary expertise from history, psychology and epidemiology, you will have the opportunity to compare the experiences of different nations to explore both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject.

Faculty: Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience  |  Department: Department of Psychological Medicine  |  Duration: One year full-time, two years part-time  |  Study mode: full-time / part-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

This course will give you a critical understanding of the complex methodological, ethical, historical, medical, cultural and empirical aspects of military psychiatry and conflict-related mental health. You will also develop an ability to critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in the history, development and practice of military psychiatry and psychology and research into trauma and health.

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