International Relations & Contemporary War MA

If you want to make a difference and help shape the world in which we live, King’s College London could be the place for you. We’ve offered academically renowned degrees for nearly 200 years, and our 40,000 alumni from 172 countries have gone on to shape thinking in areas as a diverse as healthcare, banking, arts and politics.

Our globally respected qualifications will open up a world of opportunities, helping your CV stand out from the crowd.

Studying at King's will give you access to the following benefits:

• A prestigious university based in the heart of London
• One of the top 20 universities in the world (2015-16 QS international world rankings) and the 4th oldest university in the UK
• Celebrated academics at the cutting edge of their field
• 40,000 alumni from 172 countries, including 12 Nobel Prize winners
• Unique links with institutions across the arts, sciences, politics, law and medicine, helping students to build networks and develop employer contacts
• A successful Modern Language Centre, careers service and study abroad programme to enhance your skills and employability
• An award-winning Student's Union, with over 250 sports clubs, activity groups and student societies to help you expand your personal horizon alongside your academic career.

King's has a reputation for excellence, and for making sure our graduates are provided with the best possible opportunities in life. Our wide range of taught and research postgraduate programmes means you can build on your achievements and work towards your own professional, educational and personal goals.

Whether you're interested in taught postgraduate programmes or research, you'll be working with renowned academics who will give you personalised advice and share their wide-ranging knowledge of their subject. 

With state-of-the-art courses and facilities, as well as our continued investment in postgraduate studies, King's can offer you a unique academic experience that will stay with you for life.

Why study at King's?

A prestigious university based in the heart of London

One of the top 20 universities in the world (2015-16 QS international world rankings) and the 4th oldest university in the UK

Celebrated academics at the cutting edge of their field

40,000 alumni from 172 countries, including 12 Nobel Prize winners

World leaders in research, leading to new thinking and perspectives

The best university in the UK for graduate employment, according to the 2013 Sunday Times University Guide

A highly successful Modern Language Centre, careers service and study abroad programme to enhance your skills and employability

An award-winning Student's Union, with over 250 sports clubs, societies to help you expand your personal horizon alongside your academic career.

What can you study with us? 

We offer a range of taught master's and research programmes in our academic schools:

Arts & Humanities

Dental Institute

Law

Life Sciences & Medicine

Natural & Mathematical Sciences

Nursing & Midwifery

Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Social Science & Public Policy

Find out more at: www.kcl.ac.uk/international or www.kcl.ac.uk/pg