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University of Warwick: Culture of the European Renaissance
| Institution | University of Warwick View institution profile |
|---|---|
| Department | Centre for the Study of Cultural Policy |
| Web | https://warwick.ac.uk/ |
| Study type | Taught |
MA
Summary
Explore the wide-ranging developments of the Renaissance world and develop your research and communication skills.
Warwick’s Centre for the Study of the Renaissance is an innovator and international leader in its field, bringing together over 40 specialists from Classics, English and Comparative Literature, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. An optional term in Venice will let you experience first-hand the richness of Renaissance culture.
Course overview This MA covers the period c.1300-c.1650 across Europe. It provides a foundation in the art, history, literature, philosophy, religion and science of the period, exploring their interconnections with the social and political context.
Strongly interdisciplinary, it is taught by academics drawn from the Departments of Classics, English, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
Skills from this degree
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Advanced interdisciplinary understanding of the historical and cultural developments of the Renaissance
-
Advanced synthetic and analytical skills
-
Linguistic, palaeographical, and bibliographical skills
-
Research and Information management skills
-
Advanced written and oral communication skills
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements - Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Explore the wide-ranging developments of the Renaissance world and develop your research and communication skills.
Warwick’s Centre for the Study of the Renaissance is an innovator and international leader in its field, bringing together over 40 specialists from Classics, English and Comparative Literature, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. An optional term in Venice will let you experience first-hand the richness of Renaissance culture.
Course overview This MA covers the period c.1300-c.1650 across Europe. It provides a foundation in the art, history, literature, philosophy, religion and science of the period, exploring their interconnections with the social and political context.
Strongly interdisciplinary, it is taught by academics drawn from the Departments of Classics, English, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
Skills from this degree
-
Advanced interdisciplinary understanding of the historical and cultural developments of the Renaissance
-
Advanced synthetic and analytical skills
-
Linguistic, palaeographical, and bibliographical skills
-
Research and Information management skills
-
Advanced written and oral communication skills
This information is applicable for 2026 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements - Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Explore the wide-ranging developments of the Renaissance world and develop your research and communication skills.
Warwick’s Centre for the Study of the Renaissance is an innovator and international leader in its field, bringing together over 40 specialists from Classics, English and Comparative Literature, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. An optional term in Venice will let you experience first-hand the richness of Renaissance culture.
Course overview This MA covers the period c.1300-c.1650 across Europe. It provides a foundation in the art, history, literature, philosophy, religion and science of the period, exploring their interconnections with the social and political context.
Strongly interdisciplinary, it is taught by academics drawn from the Departments of Classics, English, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
Skills from this degree
-
Advanced interdisciplinary understanding of the historical and cultural developments of the Renaissance
-
Advanced synthetic and analytical skills
-
Linguistic, palaeographical, and bibliographical skills
-
Research and Information management skills
-
Advanced written and oral communication skills
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements - Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Summary
Explore the wide-ranging developments of the Renaissance world and develop your research and communication skills.
Warwick’s Centre for the Study of the Renaissance is an innovator and international leader in its field, bringing together over 40 specialists from Classics, English and Comparative Literature, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and the School of Modern Languages and Cultures. An optional term in Venice will let you experience first-hand the richness of Renaissance culture.
Course overview This MA covers the period c.1300-c.1650 across Europe. It provides a foundation in the art, history, literature, philosophy, religion and science of the period, exploring their interconnections with the social and political context.
Strongly interdisciplinary, it is taught by academics drawn from the Departments of Classics, English, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
Skills from this degree
-
Advanced interdisciplinary understanding of the historical and cultural developments of the Renaissance
-
Advanced synthetic and analytical skills
-
Linguistic, palaeographical, and bibliographical skills
-
Research and Information management skills
-
Advanced written and oral communication skills
This information is applicable for 2025 entry. Given the interval between the publication of courses and enrolment, some of the information may change. It is important to check our website before you apply.
| Level | RQF Level 7 |
|---|---|
| Entry requirements | Minimum requirements English language requirements - Band B International qualifications |
| Location | Main Site Academic Office University Road Coventry CV4 7AL |
Founded in 1965, the University of Warwick is ranked 74th in the QS World University Guide 2026, is the youngest member of the Russell Group and are listed within the top ten UK universities in all three major national league tables. However, we are so much more than our rankings.
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