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MA Medieval Studies

University of Leeds, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This degree is excellent preparation for further study in related fields. It will also equip you with advanced research, communication and analytical skills that are valuable to employers in a wide range of careers such as in museums and business.

We offer a range of paid opportunities for you to gain experience that can really help with your career plans. You’ll be able to provide a mock tutorial for first-year undergraduates during their induction week or become an academic mentor for final-year students as they complete their dissertations to gain experience in teaching, one-to-one communication and people management.

We also run several paid one-year internships throughout the year on projects such as the International Medieval Bibliography, the IMS website and the International Medieval Congress to gain practical experience.

General Eligibility

A bachelor's degree with a 2:1 (Hons) or higher, or equivalent. Previous specialised study in an aspect of the pre-modern world, especially medieval studies, would be an advantage.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Medieval Latin

  • Intermediate Medieval Latin

  • Research Methods and Bibliography

  • Palaeography: Reading Medieval Manuscripts

  • Medieval Studies Dissertation

Optional modules (selection of typical options shown below)

  • Turkish for Beginners

  • Arabic For Beginners 1

  • Arabic for Beginners 2

  • Arabic For Beginners 3

  • Persian for Beginners

  • The Margins of Medieval Art

  • Prehuman to Post-Anthropocene

  • Art of the Silk Roads

  • Arthurian Legend: Medieval to Modern

  • Making History: Archive Collaborations

  • Lifecycles: Birth, Death and Illness in the Middle Ages

  • Advanced Medieval Latin

  • Coinage, Power and Identity in Late Antiquity and the Early Middle Ages

  • Medieval English

  • Old Norse

  • Gender, Power and the Supernatural: Saints and their Cults

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79

IELTS 6.5 overall, with no less than 6.0 in any component.

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For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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