War Studies

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  • University/Institute Name University of Glasgow
  • Attendance Type On Campus (Full Time)
  • Position Duration1 year
  • Application deadlineJun 2026

Position Details (Master's)

The University of Glasgow is home to the Scottish Centre for War Studies. In the War Studies program you will be able to participate in regular research seminars on critical themes related to conflict as well as to related conferences.

Key facts

  • Each research student in the War Studies program of the University of Glasgow will work under the supervision of two members of staff familiar with the student's field of inquiry. Prospective students are encouraged to discuss their research ideas with members of staff who are specialists in their fields of interest before applying. The staff page indicates the research interests and email addresses of scholars in the Scottish Centre for War Studies.

Courses include:

  • Scottish military history
  • Medieval warfare
  • Early modern warfare
  • The Napoleonic Wars
  • Colonial conflict and violence
  • Nineteenth and Twentieth Century international relations
  • Intelligence and international relations
  • The Global Cold War
  • Ideas of peace and peace movements
  • Conflict archaeology
  • Ethics of war and humanitarian intervention

Research Areas & Fields of Study involved in the position

Position Start Date

Sep 2026