PhD in War Studies

War Studies is a social science focused on war and the use of force. Research covers how military capability is created, led, organised and maintained over time, and how it takes effect in operations, wars, conflicts and crises. The discipline includes social and ethical aspects and critical perspectives on war, and it has both a general theoretical dimension and a practical dimension linked mainly to officer education. The doctoral programme comprises four years of full-time study, equivalent to 240 credits. It combines courses with an independent research project that leads to a doctoral dissertation. Students may finish after two years with a licentiate thesis. The programme develops scientific method and the ability to conduct independent and creative research.