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PhD Medieval Studies

University of York

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of York

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

Why apply for a PhD at the CMS?

PhD students are trained to be interdisciplinary researchers and are normally co-supervised by staff from two different departments.

What can I study?

Students work on research projects that cross disciplinary boundaries. Subject areas include Archaeology, Art and Architectural History, History (social, economic, political, cultural, ecclesiastical, and intellectual) and Literature (including Old and Middle English, Old Norse, Latin, Italian and Arabic), Natural Sciences, Gender and Sexuality, Viking Studies, Islamic Cultures, Codicology and Palaeography.

What's PhD research like at the CMS?

You will work closely with your supervisors on a regular basis to design and carry out an original research project. You will gain experience in a field, studied from two different disciplines, and learn how to do primary research, to develop an argument and to write an extended piece of work - the thesis.

This will prepare you for academic posts, as well as for a range of other careers, where advanced research, analytical thinking, writing, and speaking are key.

Pursuing a PhD at York also gives you opportunities to work collaboratively and build international networks.

We value the relationship between research and the wider communities to which we belong. Your PhD will enable you to gain experience in public engagement, working with non-academic partners.

We are based at the historic King’s Manor, in the heart of the medieval city of York. Yorkshire offers stunning landscapes, medieval sites, and vibrant multicultural cities.

What careers do CMS students pursue?

  • University academic lecturer/professor/researcher
  • Publishing
  • Broadcasting
  • Museums and heritage careers (English Heritage/Historic England)
  • University administrative careers
  • School teaching
  • Creative writing
  • Arts administration
  • Charity administration
  • Library and archives careers
  • Policy advisor
  • Civil Service

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 24,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of York

University of York

University of York

  • University League Table

    17th

  • Campus address

    University of York, Heslington, York, York, YO10 5DD, England

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Gold-standard teaching (TEF 2023), delivered by renowned researchers who use real-world expertise to equip students for a global workplace.
In the UK top 10 for Research Quality (Complete University Guide).
Home to over 20,000 students from 150+ countries, creating a diverse, inclusive community and a lifelong global network enabled by York for Life programmes.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Archaeology

    7th out of 25 1

    9th out of 91

  • Entry standards

    / Max 202
    140 69%

    9th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    6th

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.20 80%

    14th

    4

  • Entry standards

    / Max 204
    164 81%

    17th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    76.0 76%

    16th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.12 78%

    59th

    10

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