Strategic Studies (MLitt)
University of St Andrews
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The MLitt in Strategic Studies addresses core themes in strategic studies, enabling students to apply knowledge of strategy-making and strategic thinking as a historical practice to armed conflict. The MLitt in Strategic Studies is a one year taught postgraduate programme run jointly by the Schools of International Relations and History, and is linked to the Institute for the Study of War and Strategy. The course is firmly grounded in a historical approach to the subject, both with a view to ...Read more

The MLitt in Strategic Studies addresses core themes in strategic studies, enabling students to apply knowledge of strategy-making and strategic thinking as a historical practice to armed conflict. The MLitt in Strategic Studies is a one year taught postgraduate programme run jointly by the Schools of International Relations and History, and is linked to the Institute for the Study of War and Strategy. The course is firmly grounded in a historical approach to the subject, both with a view to strategic theory as a subfield of intellectual history and political theory.The wide-ranging choice of optional modules enables students to tailor the programme’s taught elements to their individual requirements and interests.Course duration - One year full time

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Entry requirements

Students need to have a good 2.1 Honours undergraduate degree.

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£15,590 per year

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£31,450 per year

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£31,450 per year

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University of St Andrews
College Gate St. Andrews Fife KY16 9AJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Leuchars  2.8 miles away

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