MA Military History And Strategic Studies in National University of Ireland, Maynooth, Ireland

MA Military History And Strategic Studies in National University of Ireland, Maynooth

Description

This MA programme provides an in-depth introduction into the disciplines of military history and strategic studies. It aims to immerse students in the study of conflict from the late 1700s to the present-day, providing them with an overview of the development of modern warfare and also the skills necessary to analyse modern conflicts.

The programme is taught through a series of modules including “Modern Warfare I”, “Modern Warfare II” and “Strategic & Security Studies”. These modules provide an introduction to the key concepts, theories and debates in this field. No specialist knowledge is required and this MA programme will appeal to anyone interested in history, international relations, security studies and war studies.

The programme has attracted international students and significant links have been forged with military academies in the USA, the UK and the Netherlands.

Assessment is through a mix of written assignments and in-class presentations. Students also develop a 20,000 word thesis on a subject of their choice. There is much emphasis on independent study.

Course Structure

The programme will be delivered through a variety of lectures, seminars and tutorials. Students must take three 10 x credit core courses (HY675 “Modern Warfare I”, HY676 “Modern Warfare II” and HY692 “Strategic & Security Studies”). They also take two 10 x credit modules chosen from a list of electives available that year. (Total 50 Credits).

A total of 40 credits are awarded for thesis preparation (Semester 1, HY668, 10 credits) and thesis completion (HY679, 30 credits).

Career Options

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work in IT, academic administration, third level education, the heritage industry, the Civil Service and also in the defence sector.

Military officers from the Irish Defence Forces, the USA and Germany have attended this programme for career advancement purposes.

Many graduates have engaged in further postgraduate research and have enrolled in PhD programmes in Maynooth University and elsewhere.