Department of History | MA Medieval and Early Modern Studies

MA Medieval & Early Modern Studies at Durham University

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The highly diverse MA in Medieval & Early Modern Studies travels through 1,500 years of human existence to prepare you for your own research journey through History.

The MA in Medieval & 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 & Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) this MA is an ideal opportunity to develop your interest in a particular historical period.

Exploring Aspects of Society & Thinking between AD c.300-c.1800, it is suitable if your undergraduate background is in Archaeology, Classics, History, Literature & 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 & 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 & 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 & Ancient History, English Studies, History, School of Modern Languages & Cultures, Philosophy and Theology & Religion.

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.

You will have access to the extensive learning resource made available via various libraries, archives, and special historical collections housed in the University and in the City itself.

Durham University has a vibrant and supportive learning community and is able to provide you with an extensive study resource thanks to its large number of libraries, archives, and special collections.

Postgraduates are active in the academic and social life of the Department. They lead their own discussion groups, organise annual conferences, and meet with external keynote speakers, thereby forming an integral part of the Department’s wider research culture.

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