Medieval History

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in any subject.

A 2.2 Honours degree will be considered where supported by relevant experience. Substantial, directly relevant experience may be considered in place of formal qualifications.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught by leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives.

Why this programme

One of the world's top universities for History - ranked 49th in the QS World Rankings by Subject.

• Whether you intend further study after your Masters or are simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you will benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading groups.
• You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff who are experts in their fields.
• You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
• You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
• Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives, giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.