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 onsite classes via video link from their locations.
- Distance learning (DL) courses are offered asynchronously via distributed readings and written interaction (blogs and posts).
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The same course is offered at the PhD level by registering in WS 6XX, instead of WS 5XX.
Note: the course codes starting with ÉGxxx are offered in French.
Fall 2026 - Winter 2027(2cr)
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS 500 Theories of War from the 18th Century to the Present (DL or VC) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 30 April 2027 |
| WS 600 Theories of War from the 18th Century to the Present (DL or VC) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 30 April 2027 |
| ÉG 500 Les théories de la guerre depuis le 18e siècle (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 30 April 2027 |
| ÉG 600 Les théories de la guerre depuis le 18e siècle (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 30 April 2027 |
Fall 2026
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÉG 574 La guerre asymétrique (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| ÉG 674 La guerre asymétrique (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 507 Methodology (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 607 Methodology (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 563 Topics in Literature and War (VC or DL) | Dr. S. Johnson | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 663 Topics in Literature and War (VC or DL) | Dr. S. Johnson | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 589 Issues of National and International Security in International Relations: Theories and Practice Since 1945 (VC or DL) | Dr. Fejes | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 689 Issues of National and International Security in International Relations: Theories and Practice Since 1945 (VC or DL) | Dr. Fejes | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 592 Canada and War (VC or DL) | Dr. D. Delaney | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 692 Canada and War (VC or DL) | Dr. D. Delaney | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 597 Post-Cold War Nuclear Policy (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
| WS 697 Post-Cold War Nuclear Policy (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 14 September 2026 - 8 Dec 2026 |
Winter 2027 (1cr)
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| ÉG 573 Dissuasion dans la zone grise (VC or DL) | Dr. A. Dizboni | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| ÉG 673 Dissuasion dans la zone grise (VC or DL) | Dr. A. Dizboni | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS 515 The U.S. and Small Wars (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS 615 The U.S. and Small Wars (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS 519 Genocide (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS619 Genocide (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS 534 Religion and Modern War (VC or DL) | Capt D. McFarling (PhD) | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS 634 Religion and Modern War (VC or DL) | Capt D. McFarling (PhD) | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS 548 Russia's Foreign Policy (VC or DL) | TBC | TBD | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 |
| WS 648 Russia's Foreign Policy (VC or DL) | TBC | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 | |
| WS 575 Game Theory and the Formal Analysis of Conflict (VC or DL) | Dr. Oana Secrieru | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 | |
| WS 675 Game Theory and the Formal Analysis of Conflict (VC or DL) | Dr. Oana Secrieru | 11 Jan 2027- 16 April 2027 | |
| WS 588 The Second World War (VC or DL) | TBC | 5 Jan-April 2026 | |
| WS 688 The Second World War (VC or DL) | TBC | 5 Jan-April 2026 |
Summer 2026 (1cr)
| Course | Instructor | Time/location | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| WS 504 Contemporary Warfare (Russia-Ukraine Conflict) (VC/DL) (please contact the professor for details) |
Dr. Ian Garner | Sat, 0900-1000hrs | 23 May - 31 Aug 2026 |
| WS 604 Contemporary Warfare (Russia-Ukraine Conflict) (VC/DL) (please contact the professor for details) |
Dr. Ian Garner | Sat, 0900-1000hrs | 23 May - 31 Aug 2026 |
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