UNSW Handbook Plan - Military History

Military History - ZHSSMS8175


	Faculty: University College
	School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences @ ADFA
	Contact: UNSW@ADFA Student Gateway
	Program: 8175 - Arts
	Award(s):
	Master of Arts (Specialisation)

Plan Outline

The Master of Arts in Military History is designed for postgraduate scholars who wish to gain a comprehensive understanding of the major themes and issues in the field of military history, and to cater those with a professional need (such as secondary history teachers responding to some of the demands of the new national curriculum), members of the Australian Defence Force, and interested members of the general public.

Plan Structure

Students undertaking the Master of Arts in Military History are required to take 8 courses (48UoC) in any combination from course options as set out below.

Key Topics

ZHSS8220 Fighting the Second World War (6 UOC)
ZHSS8221 Development of the art of war (6 UOC)
ZHSS8222 The European Warfare State (6 UOC)
ZHSS8223 The First World War (6 UOC)
ZHSS8224 Small Wars of Empire (6 UOC)
ZHSS8225 Australian Military History (6 UOC)
ZHSS8226 The Vietnam Wars (6 UOC)
ZHSS8227 Civil Wars (6 UOC)

Further Options

ZHSS8204 Mod Naval Hist & Strat (6 UOC)
ZHSS8210 Genocide (6 UOC)
ZHSS8217 Amphibious Warfare (6 UOC)
ZHSS8218 Hegemony: Global Power in Hist (6 UOC)
ZHSS8219 The Great Game (6 UOC)

Research Project

The option of undertaking a research project is available to Masters students who attain a high credit average or better in courses worth 24UoC and is subject to the approval of the Head of School. The research project is recommended for those with a strong interest in pursuing original research in a particular area or intending to undertake a higher level research qualification.

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