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Where to study war and warfare

King's College London leads the recommendations through its scale and long institutional history, with Birmingham and several overseas programs offering strong alternatives.

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Question

Which university courses are recommended for studying war and warfighting?

Short answer

King's College London is the leading choice, with Birmingham, Annapolis, Georgetown, Sydney, and Singapore among the alternatives discussed.

Notes

King's College London is the first recommendation for war studies because the department combines a long history with unusual size and breadth. Birmingham is the other leading British option, with Jonathan Boff singled out as an especially strong scholar, though the department has fewer staff and resources than King's. Annapolis and Georgetown in the United States are further recommendations, with Sydney and Singapore mentioned more tentatively. Department size matters because it affects the range of specialists and courses available.