MLitt (Research) in War Studies

The University of Glasgow is home to the Scottish Centre for War Studies. You will be able to participate in regular research seminars on critical themes related to conflict as well as to related conferences.
Our research strengths include: Scottish military history, Medieval warfare, Early modern warfare, The Napoleonic Wars, Colonial conflict and violence, Nineteenth and Twentieth Century international relations, Intelligence and international relations, The Global Cold War, Ideas of peace and peace movements, Conflict archaeology, Ethics of war and humanitarian intervention, Insurgency and counter-insurgency, Genocide in a global perspective, International security from historical and contemporary perspectives. Each research student will work under the supervision of two members of staff familiar with the student's field of inquiry. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss their research ideas with members of staff who are specialists in their fields of interest before applying. The staff page indicates the research interests and email addresses of scholars in the Scottish Centre for War Studies.
Our College of Arts Graduate School creates a productive and interdisciplinary collegiate environment for all of our research students. We offer a range of services, courses and skills development opportunities for research students. The College of Arts is home to a vibrant and diverse community of students enrolled on taught masters and research programmes within a stimulating intellectual and cultural environment. Across every school and subject area the college is home to world-leading and agenda-setting research.
Our Degree of Master of Letters (Research) requires you to undertake a postgraduate course of special study and research that represents a distinct contribution to knowledge.

Our regular standard of admission is at least an Upper Second Class Honours degree (2:1), although candidates will usually also have completed or be undertaking a Masters qualification.

IELTS -7.0 with no subtests under 7.0
TOEFL (ib, my best or athome) - 94, with Reading 24, Listening 24, Speaking 23, Writing 27