Taught course

History: Medieval and Renaissance Studies

Institution
University of Liverpool · School of History
Qualifications
MA

Entry requirements

Please see the course page on the University website for full details.

Months of entry

September

Course content

The programme draws on our considerable medieval and early modern expertise across history, literature, languages, and archaeology.. We examine issues such as:

  • the notions and exercise of secular and spiritual authority
  • the operation of power in medieval and early modern societies
  • the development of conceptions of and attitudes to gender
  • the construction of identities

You’ll become skilled in the advanced research methods and techniques needed to read and interpret original sources. There’ll also be training in languages and palaeography: vital attributes if you want to continue into doctoral research.

You will also have the opportunity to participate fully in the activities of Liverpool’s Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN

During the programme you will examine issues such as:

  • the notions and exercise of secular and spiritual authority
  • the operation of power in medieval and early modern societies
  • the development of conceptions of and attitudes to gender
  • the construction of identities.
  • In addition, taking the Medieval and Renaissance Studies MA will:
  • involve you with an active research network via the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies.
  • give you the chance to work closely with a dynamic group of scholars who have considerable medieval and early modern expertise across history, literature and languages.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MA
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
PG Recruitment
Email
pgrecruitment@liverpool.ac.uk