The course combines historical, theoretical and practical approaches to the subject, covering both the intellectual history of strategic thought and the latest debates about defence policy and military doctrine. The course addresses all major domains of warfare, including sea, land and air, as well as recent technological developments that shape both conventional and nuclear strategy, encouraging students to think about the links between past, present and future warfare. The wide-ranging choice of optional modules enables students to tailor the programme’s taught elements to their individual requirements and interests.
The MLitt in Strategic Studies is a one-year taught postgraduate programme run jointly by the Schools of International Relations and History. It is linked to the interdisciplinary Institute for the Study of War and Strategy .
As a research intensive institution, the University ensures that its teaching references the research interests of its staff, which may change from time to time. As a result, programmes are regularly reviewed with the aim of enhancing students' learning experience. Our approach to course revision is described online .