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Durham University: Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Name: Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Author: Durham University

Institution	Durham University View institution profile
Department	Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Web	durham.ac.uk
Telephone	0191 334 1000
Study type	Taught

Summary

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 over one year full-time or two years part-time and complete two core modules on reading and writing the medieval and early modern past. You also choose from a selection of optional modules ranging from medieval Franciscan theology to sources of power in South East Asia 1400-1800. 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.

MA

Full-Time, 1 years starts Oct 2024

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	A 2:1 or equivalent A 500-word personal statement which should include the following: An outline of your interest in an interdisciplinary MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies What skills and knowledge you would bring to the course What skills and knowledge you would hope to acquire An indication of your planned area of research Two academic references from people who are familiar with your work, commenting on your suitability for the programme A 2,000-word sample of your written work, which could be an essay, an extract from your dissertation, or something you have written in pursuit of your further studies, preferably on a topic linked to medieval or early modern studies. Required Document – Academic CV -Please upload an Academic CV - this should be no longer than 1 A4 page and should contain information about your academic achievements to date and any related-work experience you have undertaken.
Location	Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP

Fees

England	11750 GBP for Year 1
Northern Ireland	11750 GBP for Year 1
Scotland	11750 GBP for Year 1
Wales	11750 GBP for Year 1
Channel Islands	11750 GBP for Year 1
EU	24900 GBP for Year 1
International	24900 GBP for Year 1
Republic of Ireland	24900 GBP for Year 1

Part-Time, 2 years starts Oct 2024

Level	RQF Level 7
Entry requirements	A 2:1 or equivalent A 500-word personal statement which should include the following: An outline of your interest in an interdisciplinary MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies What skills and knowledge you would bring to the course What skills and knowledge you would hope to acquire An indication of your planned area of research Two academic references from people who are familiar with your work, commenting on your suitability for the programme A 2,000-word sample of your written work, which could be an essay, an extract from your dissertation, or something you have written in pursuit of your further studies, preferably on a topic linked to medieval or early modern studies. Required Document – Academic CV -Please upload an Academic CV - this should be no longer than 1 A4 page and should contain information about your academic achievements to date and any related-work experience you have undertaken.
Location	Durham City Palatine Centre Durham DH1 3HP

Fees

England	6500 GBP for Year 1
Northern Ireland	6500 GBP for Year 1
Scotland	6500 GBP for Year 1
Wales	6500 GBP for Year 1
Channel Islands	6500 GBP for Year 1
EU	13700 GBP for Year 1
International	13700 GBP for Year 1
Republic of Ireland	13700 GBP for Year 1