International War Studies
A joint Master of Arts programme between the University of Potsdam and University College Dublin focusing on the history and sociology of conflict.
Best for:Best for students with a background in history, political science, or sociology seeking an international, research-oriented Master's degree.
Overview
The International War Studies programme is a joint Master of Arts degree offered by the University of Potsdam and University College Dublin. It provides an in-depth analysis of the causes, dynamics, and consequences of violent conflicts from the Early Modern period to the present day. Students engage with military history, the cultural history of political violence, and military sociology through a multidisciplinary lens. The curriculum is designed to equip graduates with the analytical skills necessary for careers in international organizations, think tanks, academia, and media. Participants spend their first year in Potsdam and their second year in Dublin, culminating in a thesis supervised by UCD faculty.
What you'll do
- Complete four semesters of full-time graduate study across two international partner universities.
- Analyze historical and contemporary conflicts using methodologies from the humanities and social sciences.
- Engage with military sociology, the history of violence, and military history theories.
- Participate in international research projects and seminars led by guest lecturers.
- Conduct independent research for the Master's thesis under the supervision of University College Dublin faculty.
- Present academic findings in professional formats suitable for scholarly and public discourse.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master of Arts
Language: English C1 (e.g., TOEFL iBT 95, Cambridge C1 Advanced, or UNIcert III)
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in English at C1 level or higher
- Academic background in history, political science, or related social sciences
- Ability to conduct critical analysis of historical and current political events
- Capacity for independent research and academic writing
- Must meet admission requirements of both partner universities
- Must be able to relocate to Dublin for the second year of the programme
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-15
Applications must be submitted through the official University College Dublin portal. Prospective students should review the specific academic admission requirements on the programme website before applying.
- Academic transcripts
- English language proficiency certificate
- Curriculum Vitae
- Statement of purpose
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