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University of Bristol: Medieval Studies
| Institution | University of Bristol View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Graduate School of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | https://www.bristol.ac.uk/study/postgraduate |
| artf-pgadmissions@bristol.ac.uk | |
| Telephone | +44 (0) 117 428 2297 |
| Study type | Research |
Summary
Bristol's importance as medieval England's second city and a major maritime port for trade and exploration makes it an excellent setting for interdisciplinary intellectual exchange. The renowned Centre for Medieval Studies in the Faculty of Arts has internationally recognised expertise in a wide range of subject areas.
Research towards MPhil and PhD is supported in the following subject areas: archaeology, drama, Old English and Middle English, Scots, Welsh, French, history, history of art, Italian, medieval Latin, music, legal history, religion and theology. Applications from prospective postgraduate students wishing to undertake interdisciplinary research are particularly welcome.
Possible start dates are January 2024, September 2024, January 2025. Please see the programme page on our website for more information.
Doctor of Philosophy - PhD
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 8 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
Master of Philosophy - MPhil
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2332 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 4758 GBP for Year 1 |
| EU | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
| International | 20700 GBP for Year 1 |
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | PhD: A master's qualification, or be working towards a master's qualification, or international equivalent. Applicants without a master's qualification may be considered on an exceptional basis, provided they hold a first-class undergraduate degree (or international equivalent). Applicants with a non-traditional background may be considered provided they can demonstrate substantial equivalent and relevant experience that has prepared them to undertake their proposed course of study. See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website. |
| Location | Clifton Campus Beacon House Bristol BS8 1QU |
Fees
| England | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
| Scotland | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
| Wales | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | 2379 GBP for Year 1 |
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