​This MA Strategic Studies course introduces students to the origins and evolution of key strategic concepts.

Under the expert guidance of our renowned academic, students will become familiar with examples of strategic concept application, and the problems and possibilities this poses. Reflect on the relationship between greater political ends, including the use of armed force as the tool of politics, within the context of ethical, legal and economic confines.

Collaborate with academics who have personal experience of public policy, government departments and international organizations (including NATO), or working as advisers to government (including in the UK, the US, France, Italy and Germany).

Students will benefit from the high level of our research, which has been recognized worldwide by visiting professorships at leading universities. 80% of Reading's research impact was rated world leading or internationally excellent in the latest Research Excellence Framework (2014).

This program is suitable for graduates with a background in any humanities subject, most social sciences subjects, or Law.