Military History

Study the causes, tactics, and outcomes of global military conflicts.

Overview:

Military history is not all maps and moustaches—it’s the story of human conflict, strategy, and consequence. This course explores the key wars, battles and doctrines that have shaped the balance of power from ancient campaigns to 20th-century global wars.

Designed for those who find battle diagrams oddly satisfying, this course provides structure, dates and context—without glorifying violence. You’ll gain a clear grasp of military strategy, leadership, and political decisions that influenced global trajectories.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand key global conflicts and their historical significance
• Identify tactical and technological shifts across time periods
• Analyse leadership decisions and command philosophies
• Explore the social and political outcomes of major wars
• Recognise patterns in strategic military thinking
• Evaluate historical sources for bias and reliability

Who is this Course For

• History fans with an interest in military evolution
• Students pursuing academic paths in strategic studies
• Writers of historical fiction and war narratives
• Gamers researching historical settings for accuracy
• Researchers needing a structured timeline of conflicts
• Anyone who reads military biographies for fun
• Podcast listeners fascinated by warfare strategy episodes
• Trivia lovers curious about decisive battles and treaties

Career Path

• Military Historian – average £38,000 per year
• Defence Analyst – average £42,000 per year
• Strategic Researcher – average £40,000 per year
• Conflict Studies Lecturer – average £41,000 per year
• Military Museum Curator – average £33,000 per year
• Intelligence Research Assistant – average £36,000 per year