Medieval History (MA)

This Master's degree in medieval history will train students in the skills needed to explore societies which developed in this fascinating period and will give them the freedom to trace their own path through it. The programme will introduce students to a variety of topics, including religion and heresy, philosophy and political thought, the expansion of urban communities, power and kingship and travel and mobility. Students will develop their ability to assess and analyse historical evidence, examining material and textual sources. Graduates can pursue careers in research and archiving, education, the heritage industry, publication and the media, the charity sector and journalism. Possible professions include historian, higher education lecturer, or archivist. This degree provides a range of transferable skills, which may be useful in becoming a journalist, heritage manager, politician’s assistant, academic librarian, or museum/gallery curator.