OpenFieldKing's Master of Arts (MA) in War Studies
World-leading one-year postgraduate program within King's renowned Department of War Studies exploring international security, diplomacy, strategic doctrine, and global conflict resolution.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- UK 2:1 Honours degree (or international GPA 3.3/4.0) in history, international relations, politics, or economics.
- English language proficiency
- Academic IELTS 7.0 overall (minimum 6.5 in all skills) or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong analytical writing sample (approx. 2,000 words).
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic recommendation letters.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Departmental bursaries and Sir Michael Howard Scholarships (£10,000 fee contribution)
- Application fee
- £75 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- £29,472/year for overseas students.
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 5, 2027 (International application deadline)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-14
Important verification note
Facts reflect official King's College London documentation reviewed 2026-10-14. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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