Master's in History of War

How are wars researched and what can we learn through them? The Master's Degree in History of War proposes studying armed conflicts based on questions, sources and different historical interpretations. The program invites you to understand each process in its context and to build well-founded explanations of its causes, development and consequences.

This graduate proposal is aimed at deepening critical analysis and research. It allows you to connect theoretical debates with case studies and develop a plural perspective on conflicts of the past and present.

Information about the degree

• Degree awarded: Master in History of War.
• Academic level: graduate, master's degree.
• Duration: 2 years of coursework, with thesis presentation and defense.
• Format: in-person.
• Workload: 790 clock hours.
• Academic unit: Escuela Superior de Guerra, Facultad del Ejército de la Universidad de la Defensa Nacional.

What will you learn?

You will work with tools to formulate research problems, analyze documents and compare explanations of warfare processes. This involves asking who produced a source, in what circumstances and what information it provides for understanding a conflict.

You will also strengthen your ability to develop your own hypotheses and support them with evidence. The goal is to develop a critical interpretation that recognizes different approaches and allows you to explain the complexity of war with academic rigor.

Subjects and topics of study

The curriculum includes, among other courses:

• Wars in Antiquity and medieval wars.
• Transformation of War I, II and III.
• Argentine Wars of the 19th century.
• Wars of the 20th century.
• War and Military Organization in South America.
• Sociology of War.
• Contemporary Military Thought.
• Historiographical debates and methodology.
• New trends in historical research.
• Research workshops.

You can check the full names in the curriculum published by the Escuela Superior de Guerra.

Graduate profile

The graduate will be able to research armed conflicts through the analysis of sources and the comparison of historical perspectives. Their training will allow them to formulate relevant questions, evaluate interpretations, and communicate results with clarity, solid reasoning, and respect for the diversity of approaches.

In addition, they will have tools to collaborate with professionals from other disciplines and contribute historical knowledge to research, consulting, and outreach projects.

Areas of practice and capabilities

• Analyze the phenomenon of war using different historical and methodological approaches.
• Design research studies and formulate hypotheses about warfare processes.
• Join or coordinate interdisciplinary projects on military history and armed conflicts.
• Provide advice on topics related to their field of study.
• Communicate knowledge in academic and outreach settings through rigorous and accessible content.

Admission requirements

An undergraduate degree in History, Humanities or Social Sciences is required, along with aptitude for historiographical analysis, basic research knowledge, and reading ability in other languages. Admission depends on available places.

Graduation requirements

In addition to completing the curriculum, 72 university extension credits are required. The thesis must be submitted and defended within two years after the last approved curricular activity.

Enrollment

The institution reports open enrollment throughout the year with the course start date to be confirmed.

Review the requirements on the official degree page and access the Escuela Superior de Guerra pre-enrollment system.