War & Psychiatry MSc

King’s College London Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology and Neuroscience

Full time & Part time See Course MSc One year FT, two years PT

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Immerse yourself in the fascinating world of war and psychiatry with our MSc programme. Gain a deep understanding of how individuals, both in the military and civilian sectors, prepare for and cope with psychological trauma. Delve into the multidisciplinary fields of history, psychology, and epidemiology to explore theoretical and practical aspects of the subject. Led by renowned researchers and clinicians, you'll examine the psychology of conflict across different cultures. This programme is ideal for those interested in military psychiatry, emergency response, and anti-terrorist services. With a blend of face-to-face teaching and innovative technology, you'll have an enriching and dynamic learning experience. Entry requirements include a Bachelor's degree in medicine or psychology, or other relevant qualifications and experience.

About the course

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 related NGOs, emergency response and anti-terrorist

Entry Requirements

Applicants should have either:

- A Bachelor's degree or equivalent in medicine or psychology
- A Bachelor's degree in any subject
- Other qualifications and experience which demonstrate an ability to undertake the programme

Fees

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01 January 2024

Where will I study?

King’s College London

King’s College London is an internationally renowned university delivering exceptional education and world-leading research. We are dedicated to driving positive and sustainable change in society and realising our vision of making the world a better place. King's is home to over 18,000 postgraduate students and attracts some of the best academic minds in the world. We are recognised for the global influence of our research and innovation and are amongst the world’s best universities for research excellence and power (REF 2021), creating the perfect environment for you to share and develop your passion. Our PhD completion rates at King’s are among the highest in the country and, with our Centre for Doctoral Studies, you can be sure to receive the best support to ensure success. Our students benefit from connections with employers, universities and organisations throughout London and across the globe.

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Rob Densmore

I have been a frontline journalist covering the war in Afghanistan since 2006. I have been a veteran of that war for even longer. There are pressing psychiatric and psychosocial issues that the public and the media have only recently found words to express. Even still, there is a tremendous gulf between what we read in our newspapers and what troops are experiencing on the front lines. I travelled half way around the world because King’s College London offered me a chance to understand what is happening to the psychiatric health of our military. There simply were no alternatives in the US, or anywhere else as far as I am concerned. My stories always begin and end with the human element. With the ’War and Psychiatry’ MSc I now have the scientific background to give full breadth to those stories.