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Viking and Early Medieval English Studies MA

Viking and Early Medieval English Studies MA

Different course options

Part time | University Park Campus | 24 months | SEP-25

Study mode

Part time

Duration

24 months

Start date

SEP-25

Key information
DATA SOURCE : IDP Connect

Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Early Medieval History Middle English

Course type

Taught

Course Summary

Course overview

'Velkomin' (welcome)!

Join our team of internationally renowned specialists to study the languages and cultures of early medieval England and Viking and Medieval Scandinavia. Our unique MA programme offers you the opportunity to:

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  • learn and improve your knowledge of Old English and Old Norse languages and literatures
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  • explore interdisciplinary approaches to the early medieval period
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  • study place-names, runic inscriptions and material culture alongside contemporary texts
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  • design and curate a small exhibition

The course offers a perfect training if you are considering PhD research, and excellent preparation for work in the heritage industries.

Your teaching is informed by the work of the

  • Centre for the Study of the Viking Age (CSVA)
  • and the
  • Institute for Name-Studies (INS)
  • , dynamic research centres which host reading groups and organise regular lecture and seminar series. You can also choose to work with, and develop teaching materials for, local primary schools as part of our
  • ‘Vikings for Schools’ activities
  • , and to collaborate with our partners at the
  • University Museum
  • .

    Careers

    Expert staff can help you research career options and job vacancies, build your CV or resume, develop your interview skills and meet employers.

    Each year 1,100 employers advertise graduate jobs and internships through our online vacancy service. We host regular careers fairs, including specialist fairs for different sectors.

    International students who complete an eligible degree programme in the UK on a student visa can apply to stay and work in the UK after their course under the Graduate immigration route. Eligible courses at the University of Nottingham include bachelors, masters and research degrees, and PGCE courses.

    Modules

    You will complete a 60-credit dissertation. This is a major piece of independent research, and you will be allocated a supervisor who is a specialist in your chosen area.

    Tuition fees

    UK fees
    Course fees for UK students

    Full time fee: £9,250 per year. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

    International fees
    Course fees for EU and international students

    Full time fee: £24,300 per year. If you are studying part-time, you will be charged a proportion of this fee each year (subject to inflation).

    Entry requirements

    2:1 (or international equivalent) in English language/literature, history or archaeology.

    University information

    The University of Nottingham is a pioneering institution with a long and distinguished heritage in education. It ranks in the top 20 universities in the UK (Times Higher Education World University Rankings, 2024). It is also a research-intensive university and a member of the prestigious Russell Group of universities, making it a superb place to study for a postgraduate qualification. In addition to being one of the world’s top 100...more

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