Medieval Studies (MLitt)

This interdisciplinary course equips students with the knowledge of different theoretical approaches and current debates in the fields of history, art history, divinity, languages and literature. Students can work on topics suited to their own interests while also expanding their horizons beyond a single discipline.

Highlights

• Draws on the long-established and recognised strengths in Medieval Studies available from the participating disciplines – Art History, Divinity, English, History, Modern Languages and Philosophy.
• Gives students the opportunity to work closely with colleagues covering a vast range of expertise from Late Antiquity to the 15th century and across the medieval world, from the Middle East and the Mediterranean to the British Isles and Scandinavia.
• Introduces different theoretical approaches, current debates and the nature of cross-disciplinary and interdisciplinary work in the fields of history, art history, languages and literature.
• Offers an opportunity to combine training in manuscript studies and palaeography with interdisciplinary work or single discipline modules.
• Includes weekly seminars and regular workshops, bringing students into direct contact with visiting academics.

Careers

If students choose not to complete the dissertation requirement for the MLitt, there is an exit award available that allows suitably qualified candidates to receive a Postgraduate Diploma. By choosing an exit award, you will finish your degree at the end of the second semester of study and receive a PGDip instead of a MLitt.

As well as pursuing study at PhD level, other graduates of the course have gone on to pursue careers in a range of sectors including:

• journalism
• publishing
• archives
• government
• law
• management
• teaching.