King's College London

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Postgraduate degree

Overview

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Our MSc in War & Psychiatry will introduce you to ways of understanding how individuals, both members of the armed forces and civilians, prepare for and cope with psychological trauma. It is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to explore the field of human conflict. Drawing on multidisciplinary expertise from history, psychology and epidemiology, you will have the opportunity to compare the experiences of different nations to explore both theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. The course is relevant for careers in military psychiatry and psychology, military and conflict-related NGOs, emergency response and anti-terrorist services.

We will use a delivery method that will ensure students have a rich, exciting experience from the start. A mixture of face to face teaching and discussion groups allows students to cover key concepts and learning and dive deeper into weekly topics. Students will also experience elements of digital learning and assessment.

Key benefits

You will gain an understanding of how people prepare themselves for war, cope during conflict and adjust to peacetime life.
You will be taught by internationally recognised researchers and clinicians.
You will learn not only about the psychological effects on soldiers fighting on the front line but also how civilians cope when subjected to the trauma of war or acts of terrorism.
You will examine the psychology of conflict through different cultures.
You will develop knowledge and skills not necessarily provided by clinical training.

For me, undertaking an MSc in War and Psychiatry has been one of the best choices I have ever made. The MSc in War and Psychiatry is such a unique and distinguished programme.

RuikoPast student, War & Psychiatry MSc

Course essentials

This course will give you a critical understanding of the complex methodological, ethical, historical, medical, cultural and empirical aspects of military psychiatry and conflict-related mental health. You will also develop an ability to critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in the history, development and practice of military psychiatry and psychology and research into trauma and health.

Key Information

Course type:

Master's

Delivery mode:

Classroom & Online / In person

Study mode:

Full time / Part time

Duration:

One year full-time, two years part-time

Credit value:

UK 180/ECTS 90

Application status:

Open

Start date:

September 2026

Taught in

Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience

Department of Psychological Medicine

School of Academic Psychiatry

Administrative bodies

Regulating body

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Base campus

Students outside the main building at Denmark Hill

Denmark Hill Campus

Denmark Hill, in Southwark, London, is a vibrant area known for its historical landmarks and green spaces. Home to King's College and the Maudsley Hospitals, it also features Ruskin Park, named after John Ruskin, and the Camberwell College of Arts.