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British Second World War Studies – (M.A.)
University of Birmingham
School of History and Cultures
| Application Deadline: | None, but early application advised | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 2,671 - | ||
| Location: | Birmingham / United Kingdom / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | September |
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Birmingham
The Departments of Medieval History and Modern History have both been judged as excellent in the QAA Teaching Quality Assessment, which took into account the training and supervision of postgraduate students.
There are many MA programmes in war studies. We believe that this programme is unique in its focus on the Second World War. It provides an opportunity to study in depth this compelling and controversial conflict.
It focuses on the challenges posed by the war to the British state, the British army and British society and of the evolving ways in which these challenges were met t - or not met. We are also committed to a comparative approach taking into account former allies and enemies alike.
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There are many MA programmes in war studies. We believe that this programme is unique in its focus on the Second World War. It provides an opportunity to study in depth this compelling and controversial conflict. It focuses on the challenges posed by the war to the British state, the British army and British society and of the evolving ways in which these challenges were met – or not met. We are also committed to a comparative approach taking into account former allies and enemies alike.
The programme comprises the following compulsory modules:
* Research Skills: Methodology and Sources
* The Higher Direction of the War
* The Development of Operational Art in British Forces
* Technology, Tactics and the Secret War
* The Experience of War
* Research Skills: Dissertation Preparation
* Dissertation
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
Take testRequirements
* IELTS 6.5 with no less than 6.0 in any band.
* TOEFL 580 Paper- based test / 237 Computer-based test.
The standard form of words is `a good honours degree in History or an equivalent discipline. Other qualifications will be considered´. `Other qualifications´ normally means `an honours degree or higher degree in a subject other than History´ or `professional qualifications of degree standard´ (such as in law, accountancy, management &c) or `published work in a relevant field´ or, for example, successful completion of a qualification such as the Birmingham University Certificate in Higher Education in War Studies.
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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