Disclaimer: The War Studies programme makes every effort to ensure the accuracy of the course information listed on this page. On occasion, changes will occur due to unforeseen circumstances. Students should therefore check this page periodically for changes that may affect them.
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Video Conference courses (VC) / Distance Learning courses (DL)
- Video conference courses (online VC) are offered in a synchronous seminar format, with students attending classes at RMC or CFC Toronto, or attending on-site classes via video link from their locations.
- Distance learning (DL) courses are offered asynchronously via distributed readings and written interaction (blogs and posts)
- Don't hesitate to get in touch with the professor of the course for more information on the course content and mode of delivery If their contact has been provided.
Note: the course codes starting with ÉGxxx are offered in French.
Summer 2026 (1cr)
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS504 / WS604Footnote * Contemporary Warfare (Russia-Ukraine Conflict) (VC) | Dr. Ian Garner | Sat, 0900-1000hrs | 23 May - 31 Aug 2026 |
Fall 2026 - Winter 2027(2cr)
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS500 Theories of War from the 18th Century to the Present (DL) | Dr. Andrew iarocci | Asynchronously | 14 September 2026 - 30 April 2027 |
| WS600Footnote * Theories of War from the 18th Century to the Present (VC/Hybrid) | Dr. G. Kennedy | Monday, 15:00-18:00 | 14 September 2026 - 30 April 2027 |
| ÉG500 / ÉG600Footnote * Les théories de la guerre depuis le 18e siècle (VC/Hybrid) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 30 April 2027 |
Fall 2026
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÉG574 / ÉG674Footnote * La guerre asymétrique (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS507 / WS607Footnote * Methodology (VC/hybrid) | Dr. J. Keess | Friday, 15:00-18:00hrs | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS516 / WS616Footnote * Modern Warfare and Technological Development (DL) | Dr. P. Denton | Asynchronously | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS563 / WS663Footnote * Topics in Literature and War (VC /Hybrid mode) | Dr. S. Johnson | Cavalry House, Rm 102, Thursday, 16:00-19:00hrs | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS589 / WS689Footnote * Issues of National and International Security in International Relations: Theories and Practice Since 1945 (VC / Hybrid) | Dr. Fejes | Cavalry House, Rm 102, Wed, 17:00-20:00hrs | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS592 / WS692Footnote * Canada and War (VC/Hybrid) | Dr. D. Delaney | Cavalry House, Rm 102, Tues, 16:00-19:00hrs | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS597 / WS697Footnote * Post-Cold War Nuclear Policy (DL or VC) | Dr. L. Bond | Asynchronously | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
Winter 2027 (1cr)
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÉG573 / ÉG673Footnote * Dissuasion dans la zone grise (VC or DL) | Dr. A. Dizboni | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS515 / WS615Footnote * The U.S. and Small Wars (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS519 / WS619Footnote * Genocide (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS534 / WS634Footnote * Religion and Modern War (VC or DL) | Capt D. McFarling (PhD) | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS548 / WS648Footnote * Russia's Foreign Policy (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS575 / WS675Footnote * Game Theory and the Formal Analysis of Conflict (VC or DL) | Dr. Oana Secrieru | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS588 / WS688Footnote * The Second World War (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
Summer 2027 (1cr)
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBD | TBC | May 2027 - Aug 2027 |
Notes :
1. Students undertaking the programme onsite in Kingston are reminded that RMC and Queens have a memorandum of understanding which allows RMC students to take courses at Queen’s University and vice-versa. Queens University courses are offered onsite only.
2. The following courses in the Master of Public Administration are acceptable for credit toward the Master of Arts in War Studies: MPA 523, MPA 539, MPA 549, MPA 565, MPA 591 Contact War Studies Chair for registration at ws-eg@rmc-cmr.ca