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Air Power – (M.A.)
University of Birmingham
School of History and Cultures
| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 5,313 - ≈ € 14,088 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 240 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
The programme aims to explore a wide variety of air power issues and debates. It is open to students from all backgrounds including the armed forces, industry, students from other disciplines and those who seek to expand their knowledge of this exciting subject within a structured academic environment. It will be delivered on a flexible part-time basis over two years, allowing you to fit your studies around work, family and other commitments (including those of an operational nature).
Careers
The course will enable its graduates to follow a wide range of careers in which an analytical approach would be beneficial. These include the armed forces, industry, media and further research.
Contents
The MA in Air Power delivers the required 180 credits through six compulsory taught modules (each of 20 credits) and a supervised 12,000-word dissertation (60 credits). One taught module will be offered in each of the University’s teaching terms through three intensive Saturday Schools, which will include lectures, student presentations, student-led discussions and small group workshops.
The supervised dissertation will be submitted at the end of your second year.
The modules include looking at research skills necessary for work at Masters level:
* Air Power theory in the wider context of military thinking
* Study of the impact of technology, training and tactics on operations
* Political, legal and ethical issues
* The experience of air warfare
* 12,000 word dissertation
Skills gained
By the end of the programme students will have been exposed to many of the debates and issues surrounding air power. They will be able to couch their ideas in relation to the academic literature and to structure their responses. They will have learned the necessary research skills to be able work at Masters level and will be able to consider taking their research further at higher levels.
Learning, teaching and assessment
The course has been designed around enquiry-based learning, and consists of a flexible blend of tutor presentations, student-led discussion, student presentations and assessed written work. Each of the 20 credit modules is assessed by completion of a 4,000-word essay and then a 12,000-word dissertation.
IELTS
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Take testRequirements
A good Honours degree in History or an equivalent discipline. Other professional qualifications comparable to degree standard would also be considered, eg, an Honours degree or higher degree in a subject other than History, or professional qualifications of degree standard such as law, accountancy, management, or published work in a relevant field. Every submission is considered on its own merits.
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
* TOEFL IBT 93 with no less than 20 in any band
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade A (Score: 80) |
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