Medieval and Early Modern Studies MA

Durham University

The MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies equips you with the skills and knowledge you will need to embark on your own doctoral research journey.Delivered by Durham’s Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS), this MA is an ideal opportunity to develop your interest in a particular historical period.Exploring aspects of society and thinking between AD c.300-c.1800, it is suitable if your undergraduate background is in archaeology, classics, history, literature and languages, philosophy or theology.You will study for over one year full-time or two years part-time and complete one core module on understanding the medieval and early modern past. You also choose from a selection of optional modules covering a broad range of topics from across the Arts & Humanities Faculty. The course culminates in a dissertation on a subject of interest.Teaching is delivered by renowned scholars who are experts in their respective fields and together comprise one of the largest gatherings of medieval and early modern scholars in the world.From the outset, you will be integrated into the wider research community, including an opportunity to join the vibrant postgraduate student group, MEMSA. This gives you access to an active programme of events, workshops and masterclasses with visiting subject experts and industry professionals. By joining this Masters, you will experience the rich and varied research life that exists within the Institute and the associated departments of archaeology, classics, English, history, modern languages and cultures, philosophy and theology.All the while, you will have access to unrivalled resources that include rare books, records, manuscripts and artefacts as you complete your studies within the rich cultural setting of a UNESCO World Heritage Site.