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University of Glasgow: Medieval History
| Institution | University of Glasgow View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | College of Arts and Humanities |
| Web | glasgow.ac.uk |
| jochen.schenk@glasgow.ac.uk | |
| Study type | Taught |
MSc
Summary
This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught by leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME One of the world's top universities for History - ranked 49th in the QS World Rankings by Subject.
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Whether you intend further study after your Masters or are simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you will benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading groups.
-
You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff who are experts in their fields.
-
You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
-
You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
-
Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives, giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take: - One core course
- Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation.
Core Course Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians
Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History include: Medieval Palaeography: An Introduction to Reading Medieval Documents The World of the Crusades: Critical Approaches to Medieval Sources Crusading Warfare in the Eastern Mediterranean, 1096-1291 Women and Power in Renaissance Italy
Other History courses available to you include: Military Scotland in the Age of Proto-globalization, c.1600-c.1800 Gender, Politics And Power Gender, Culture and Text Working with Manuscripts as Historians The Medievalists: the Middle Ages in 20th century Eastern and Central Europe
Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year.
Summer: April to September Dissertation (MSc History)
CAREER PROSPECTS
The research skills and methods you’ll gain on this programme give you the transferable skills you need for positions in the public and private sectors, including heritage policy and projects, media and teaching.
The programme is also a good foundation for a PhD.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History or Politics or International Relations or Archaeology or Archives/Library Studies. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement containing a short (one paragraph) statement of interest in this programme should be submitted with your application. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught by leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME One of the world's top universities for History - ranked 49th in the QS World Rankings by Subject.
-
Whether you intend further study after your Masters or are simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you will benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading groups.
-
You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff who are experts in their fields.
-
You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
-
You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
-
Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives, giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take: - One core course
- Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation.
Core Course Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians
Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History include: Medieval Palaeography: An Introduction to Reading Medieval Documents The World of the Crusades: Critical Approaches to Medieval Sources Crusading Warfare in the Eastern Mediterranean, 1096-1291 Women and Power in Renaissance Italy
Other History courses available to you include: Military Scotland in the Age of Proto-globalization, c.1600-c.1800 Gender, Politics And Power Gender, Culture and Text Working with Manuscripts as Historians The Medievalists: the Middle Ages in 20th century Eastern and Central Europe
Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year.
Summer: April to September Dissertation (MSc History)
CAREER PROSPECTS
The research skills and methods you’ll gain on this programme give you the transferable skills you need for positions in the public and private sectors, including heritage policy and projects, media and teaching.
The programme is also a good foundation for a PhD.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History or Politics or International Relations or Archaeology or Archives/Library Studies. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement containing a short (one paragraph) statement of interest in this programme should be submitted with your application. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught be leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives. Whether you are intending further study after your Masters or simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you’ll also benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading group and the chance to work one to one with staff. You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
-
You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff.
-
Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take: - One core course
- Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation.
Core Course DOING HISTORY: SOURCES AND SKILLS FOR HISTORIANS
Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History being offered in academic session 202-0-21 within History are: HERETICS AND INQUISITORS IN EUROPE, 800-1600 MEDIEVAL PALAEOGRAPHY: AN INTRODUCTION TO READING MEDIEVAL DOCUMENTS THE WORLD OF THE CRUSADES: CRITICAL APPROACHES TO MEDIEAL SOURCES WORKING WITH MANUSCRIPTS AS HISTORIANS
Other History courses available to you in session 2020-21 will include: MILITARY SCOTLAND IN THE AGE OF PROTO-GLOBALIZATION, C.1600-C.1800 GENDER, POLITICS AND POWER GENDER, CULTURE AND TEXT THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 CRUSADING WARFARE IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, 1096-1291 THE MEDIEVALISTS: THE MIDDLE AGES IN 20TH CENTURY EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE THE LIFE AND AFTERLIFE OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year.
Summer: April to September DISSERTATION (MSC HISTORY)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught be leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives. Whether you are intending further study after your Masters or simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you’ll also benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading group and the chance to work one to one with staff. You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
-
You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff.
-
Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take: - One core course
- Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation.
Core Course DOING HISTORY: SOURCES AND SKILLS FOR HISTORIANS
Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History being offered in academic session 202-0-21 within History are: HERETICS AND INQUISITORS IN EUROPE, 800-1600 MEDIEVAL PALAEOGRAPHY: AN INTRODUCTION TO READING MEDIEVAL DOCUMENTS THE WORLD OF THE CRUSADES: CRITICAL APPROACHES TO MEDIEAL SOURCES WORKING WITH MANUSCRIPTS AS HISTORIANS
Other History courses available to you in session 2020-21 will include: MILITARY SCOTLAND IN THE AGE OF PROTO-GLOBALIZATION, C.1600-C.1800 GENDER, POLITICS AND POWER GENDER, CULTURE AND TEXT THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 CRUSADING WARFARE IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, 1096-1291 THE MEDIEVALISTS: THE MIDDLE AGES IN 20TH CENTURY EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE THE LIFE AND AFTERLIFE OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year.
Summer: April to September DISSERTATION (MSC HISTORY)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Postgraduate Diploma - PgDip
Summary
This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught by leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME One of the world's top universities for History - ranked 49th in the QS World Rankings by Subject.
-
Whether you intend further study after your Masters or are simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you will benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading groups.
-
You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff who are experts in their fields.
-
You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
-
You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
-
Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives, giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take: - One core course
- Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation.
Core Course Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians
Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History include: Medieval Palaeography: An Introduction to Reading Medieval Documents The World of the Crusades: Critical Approaches to Medieval Sources Crusading Warfare in the Eastern Mediterranean, 1096-1291 Women and Power in Renaissance Italy
Other History courses available to you include: Military Scotland in the Age of Proto-globalization, c.1600-c.1800 Gender, Politics And Power Gender, Culture and Text Working with Manuscripts as Historians The Medievalists: the Middle Ages in 20th century Eastern and Central Europe
Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year.
Summer: April to September Dissertation (MSc History)
CAREER PROSPECTS
The research skills and methods you’ll gain on this programme give you the transferable skills you need for positions in the public and private sectors, including heritage policy and projects, media and teaching.
The programme is also a good foundation for a PhD.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History or Politics or International Relations or Archaeology or Archives/Library Studies. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement containing a short (one paragraph) statement of interest in this programme should be submitted with your application. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught by leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME One of the world's top universities for History - ranked 49th in the QS World Rankings by Subject.
-
Whether you intend further study after your Masters or are simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you will benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading groups.
-
You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff who are experts in their fields.
-
You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
-
You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
-
Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives, giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take: - One core course
- Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation.
Core Course Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians
Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History include: Medieval Palaeography: An Introduction to Reading Medieval Documents The World of the Crusades: Critical Approaches to Medieval Sources Crusading Warfare in the Eastern Mediterranean, 1096-1291 Women and Power in Renaissance Italy
Other History courses available to you include: Military Scotland in the Age of Proto-globalization, c.1600-c.1800 Gender, Politics And Power Gender, Culture and Text Working with Manuscripts as Historians The Medievalists: the Middle Ages in 20th century Eastern and Central Europe
Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year.
Summer: April to September Dissertation (MSc History)
CAREER PROSPECTS
The research skills and methods you’ll gain on this programme give you the transferable skills you need for positions in the public and private sectors, including heritage policy and projects, media and teaching.
The programme is also a good foundation for a PhD.
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | 2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History or Politics or International Relations or Archaeology or Archives/Library Studies. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement containing a short (one paragraph) statement of interest in this programme should be submitted with your application. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught be leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives. Whether you are intending further study after your Masters or simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you’ll also benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading group and the chance to work one to one with staff. You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
-
You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff.
-
Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take: - One core course
- Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation.
Core Course DOING HISTORY: SOURCES AND SKILLS FOR HISTORIANS
Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History being offered in academic session 202-0-21 within History are: HERETICS AND INQUISITORS IN EUROPE, 800-1600 MEDIEVAL PALAEOGRAPHY: AN INTRODUCTION TO READING MEDIEVAL DOCUMENTS THE WORLD OF THE CRUSADES: CRITICAL APPROACHES TO MEDIEAL SOURCES WORKING WITH MANUSCRIPTS AS HISTORIANS
Other History courses available to you in session 2020-21 will include: MILITARY SCOTLAND IN THE AGE OF PROTO-GLOBALIZATION, C.1600-C.1800 GENDER, POLITICS AND POWER GENDER, CULTURE AND TEXT THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 CRUSADING WARFARE IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, 1096-1291 THE MEDIEVALISTS: THE MIDDLE AGES IN 20TH CENTURY EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE THE LIFE AND AFTERLIFE OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year.
Summer: April to September DISSERTATION (MSC HISTORY)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
Summary
This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught be leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives. Whether you are intending further study after your Masters or simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you’ll also benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading group and the chance to work one to one with staff. You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
WHY THIS PROGRAMME
-
You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
-
You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff.
-
Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE
You will take: - One core course
- Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation.
Core Course DOING HISTORY: SOURCES AND SKILLS FOR HISTORIANS
Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History being offered in academic session 202-0-21 within History are: HERETICS AND INQUISITORS IN EUROPE, 800-1600 MEDIEVAL PALAEOGRAPHY: AN INTRODUCTION TO READING MEDIEVAL DOCUMENTS THE WORLD OF THE CRUSADES: CRITICAL APPROACHES TO MEDIEAL SOURCES WORKING WITH MANUSCRIPTS AS HISTORIANS
Other History courses available to you in session 2020-21 will include: MILITARY SCOTLAND IN THE AGE OF PROTO-GLOBALIZATION, C.1600-C.1800 GENDER, POLITICS AND POWER GENDER, CULTURE AND TEXT THE UNITED STATES SINCE 1945 CRUSADING WARFARE IN THE EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN, 1096-1291 THE MEDIEVALISTS: THE MIDDLE AGES IN 20TH CENTURY EASTERN AND CENTRAL EUROPE THE LIFE AND AFTERLIFE OF MARY QUEEN OF SCOTS
Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year.
Summer: April to September DISSERTATION (MSC HISTORY)
| Level | SCQF Level 11 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Entry requirements for postgraduate taught programmes are a 2.1 Honours degree or equivalent qualification (for example, GPA 3.0 or above) in a relevant subject unless otherwise specified. |
| Location | Gilmorehill (Main) Campus University Of Glasgow University Avenue Glasgow G12 8QQ |
The University of Glasgow is one of the UK’s most prestigious seats of learning, and the fourth oldest university in the English speaking world. Established in 1451 and recognised for its world-changing research and teaching, our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, including eight Nobel Laureates, two UK Prime Ministers, three First Ministers of Scotland, 10 Fellows of the Royal Society and 11 Fellows of the British Academy. Our past achievements inspire our current world changers.
Rankings
The University:
- is ranked 79th in the world: QS World University Rankings 2025
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