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University of York
MA Medieval Studies (Including Medieval Islamic Cultures pathway)
University of York

MA Medieval Studies (Including Medieval Islamic Cultures pathway)

UNIVERSITY OF YORK

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Full time | University of York - Heslington Campus | 1 year | SEP-26

Study mode

Full time

Duration

1 year

Start date

SEP-26

Key information
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Qualification type

MA - Master of Arts

Subject areas

Irish Studies Early Medieval History Late Medieval History

Course Summary

The Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) is the UK’s oldest and largest centre for the interdisciplinary study and research into the Middle Ages. Our expertise spans over 1,000 years and multiple disciplines and faculties, offering dedicated skills training in palaeography, diplomatic and medieval languages.New disciplines will complement your existing experience, offering you bespoke interdisciplinary modules as well as world-class teaching in the subjects of Archaeology, Literature and Language, History, History of Art. You'll learn to recognise how geographies, chronologies and sources of evidence are interrelated, while exploring the fields of study that most interest you. Our global range of research and teaching extends across medieval Britain, Scandinavia (the Vikings).Our new interdisciplinary pathway examines the cultures of the Islamic world through the prism of literature, history, archaeology, art and architecture. Drawing on the wide-ranging experience of our staff, you can create a bespoke programme that demonstrates the close connections across the medieval Mediterranean and beyond into Arabia, Syria, Iraq, Iran, Anatolia, Central Asia and East Africa.In the medieval city of York, inspiration is everywhere, and you'll have access to some of the UK's most important medieval archives and museums, including York Minster Library and Archives, the Borthwick Institute for Archives, the Yorkshire Museum, and Jorvik Viking Centre.Our graduates go on to work in a wide range of professions, including academic teaching and research, archives, libraries, museums, galleries, publishing companies and the heritage sector.

Modules

Approaches to an Interdisciplinary Methodology (20 Credits) - Core
The core module for the MA in Medieval Studies, Approaches to an Interdisciplinary Methodology, is designed to introduce students to at least one new discipline, and, progressively, to interdisciplinary research and its methodologies, as well as to the practicalities, challenges and pleasures of post-graduate level independent research. It will also provide training in producing academic posters and effective presentation techniques.
Dissertation (80 Credits)

Tuition fees

UK fees
Course fees for UK students

For this course (per year)

£25,900

International fees
Course fees for EU and international students

For this course (per year)

£11,200

Entry requirements

2:2 or equivalent in a relevant subject.

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