MA War and Society at Swansea University

The MA War and Society examines what war means and its relationship with societies across political, social, cultural, technological, historical, military and media contexts. It is an interdisciplinary programme drawing on the School of Culture and Communication and the School of Social Sciences, taught at Singleton Park Campus.

Department: School of Culture and Communication  |  Duration: 1 year full time; 2 or 3 years part time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules are Conversations with the Past, Experiences of War and Conflict: War, Identity and Society, From Swords to AI: War, Technology and Culture and Researching War and Conflict, with options including Heritage in Conflict, Violence, Conflict and Development, Cyber Warfare and Cyber Espionage, International Security in the Asia-Pacific, Humanitarian Affairs and Critical Security Studies, followed by a dissertation.

Career pathways

Graduates typically go on to careers in government and politics, humanitarian organisations, military organisations (including NATO), policing, teaching, business and media.

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