Master of War Studies
Exploring the causes and consequences of warfare.
For domestic and international students.
Exploring the causes and consequences of warfare.
For domestic and international students.
An understanding of war, the good and the bad, is crucial in examining how states and societies have evolved. By exploring the phenomenon of war and conflict from historical, political, philosophical and sociological viewpoints, we can better understand the causes, conduct and consequences of warfare from a variety of perspectives.
Postgraduate coursework
1 year full-time
Semester 1, Semester 2
8571
Online
The Master of War Studies at UNSW Canberra is an interdisciplinary degree designed to broaden and deepen your understanding of the nature of war, and its place in history. You'll be introduced to different conceptual and methodological approaches and will learn how to apply political, social and cultural perspectives to the study of war. This degree is suited to history teachers and postgraduate scholars from a range of disciplines who have an interest in military history or armed conflict.
For more information on this degree, see the UNSW Handbook.
Students undertaking the Master of War Studies need to complete eight courses (48 UOC) with at least four courses (24 UOC) from the core courses list.
The core courses will usually be offered annually or at least every two years. The further options will be offered on an opportunity basis.
Students who obtain at least a Distinction average in the four core courses may take a 12 UOC research thesis, ZHSS8401 Research Thesis A (6 UOC) and ZHSS8402 Research Thesis B (6 UOC). You must enrol in both units to fulfil the requirements. You may enrol in the two units concurrently to do the thesis in a single semester, or consecutively to complete it over two semesters. Enrolment is subject to approval by the Postgraduate Coordinator.
Students must select at least four core courses:
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2 - 2024 |
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ZHSS8204 | Modern Naval History and Strategy | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8231 | The History of Special Operations | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8220 | Fighting the Second World War | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8221 | The Development of the Art of War: A Survey | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8223 | The First World War 1914-1919 | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8225 | Australian Military History: An Introduction | Not Offered | Not Offered |
Students must select at least four elective courses:
Code | Course | Semester 1 - 2024 | Semester 2- 2024 |
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ZHSS8102 | American Empire | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8106 | War and Memory | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8201 | Contemporary Warfare | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8203 | Foundations of Modern Strategy | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8125 | Strategic Communication | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8210 | Genocide: Perception and Intervention | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8226 | The Vietnam Wars: A Thirty Year Conflict | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8237 | The Cold War | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8412 | International Peacekeeping Operations | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8417 | Air Power in the 21st Century: Strategic Issues | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8435 | Contemporary Strategy | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8452 | Weapons of Mass Destruction and Global Security | Not Offered | Not Offered |
ZHSS8456 | Australia and Cyber War | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8459 | Special Operations: Theory and Strategic Utility | Distance Mode | Not Offered |
ZHSS8461 | GRIM Threats and Irregular Warfare | Not Offered | Distance Mode |
ZHSS8467 | Military Game Changers in 21st Century Warfare | Not Offered | Not Offered |
For information regarding entry requirements, please refer to the UNSW Handbook.
Program Coordinator
Dr Debbie Lackerstein
E: d.lackerstein@adfa.edu.au
Student enquiries
E: sas@adfa.edu.au
T: (02) 5114 5000