History (Medieval and Early Modern History)

Entry requirements

An honours degree in a subject related to the chosen pathway, such as History, English, Archaeology or Theology, is required, normally upper second class level (2.1) or its equivalent for overseas applicants.

Months of entry

September

Course content

Explore the complexities and diversity of the medieval and early modern periods with our specialist pathway in Medieval and Early Modern History. This programme is designed to develop your understanding of medieval and early modern history, or introduce you to these if you have not studied them before.

The programme offers wide-ranging expertise across the medieval period (c. 300 to c. 1500) and early modern period (c.1500 - c.1800).

It covers the countries of western Europe, Scandinavia, the eastern Mediterranean, America, South Asia and beyond from a range of thematic perspectives including religious cultures, socio-economic history, material culture, and comparative history.

The School of History and Cultures has multiple research centres dedicated to medieval or early modern history, including: the Centre for the Study of the Middle Ages (CeSMA), the Centre for Reformation and Early Modern Studies (CREMS), and the Birmingham Eighteenth-Century Centre.

In all teaching you are encouraged to apply class material to your own specific research interests and your dissertation.