Dr. Geraint Hughes

Associate Professor

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Biography

Geraint Hughes studied BA History at the University of Durham from October 1994 to June 1997, before completing an MA in War Studies at King’s College London from 1997 to 1998. He completed his PhD between September 1998 and October 2002. Hughes joined the Defence Studies Department in July 2005 and has taught part-time at the Department of War Studies. He served in the Territorial Army (the London Regiment) from June 1999 to April 2005 and saw active service in Iraq during Operation Telic 4 from May to November 2004. His primary research interests are in Cold War history, proxy warfare, and the history of British military intervention in the Middle East. Hughes has published articles in several notable journals and authored books focusing on Cold War politics and proxy warfare, with a new book set for release in 2024. Additionally, he is involved in academic groups, serving as a convenor and co-editor for published series. He is recognized as a Fellow of the Royal Historical Society as of October 2024 and continues to contribute to his field through seminars and lectures.

Research Interests

Requirements for King's College London

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6.5
Reading
Required:6.5
Writing
Required:6.5
Speaking
Required:6.5
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:23
Reading
Required:23
Writing
Required:25
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant subject Quantitative competency (for some Economics/Finance programs)
Application Checklist
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  • Personal Statement
  • Two Academic References
  • CV/Resume
  • English Language Proficiency Proof
Specialization Notes

Requirements are consistent across King's Business School and Social Science & Public Policy departments for standard Master's entries.