MA Medieval Studies 12 months Postgraduate Programme By University of Bristol |TopUniversities
Subject Ranking

# 51-100QS Subject Rankings

Programme Duration

12 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

29,300 GBPTuition Fee/year

Main Subject Area

HistoryMain Subject Area

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme will not be running for the upcoming year of entry. Please check our programme finder for similar programmes.

This programme offers an innovative way of studying medieval culture and society by exploring the inherent interdisciplinarity of medieval culture.

As a student, you will benefit from research-led teaching and skills-based training across a wide variety of disciplines, including history, literature, languages, manuscript studies, music, religion and classics. You will be introduced to the rich dynamics of cultural exchange and multilingualism that define medieval culture, by drawing on the potential that medieval studies have to help us look beyond the limitations of national histories and traditions.

You will have access to one of the most active and innovative centres for medieval studies in the UK, comprising more than 40 staff members and approximately 30 postgraduate research students (MPhil/PhD) each year, who together form a lively and dynamic interdisciplinary community.

Every year, the Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) hosts a large number of research seminars, lectures and public talks. Staff who teach on the programme are members of the Centre, and many have an international reputation in their respective fields. In addition, this programme will give you opportunities for involvement in the yearly CMS Postgraduate Conference, enabling you to further develop your academic skills and network with an international pool of peers and scholars.

Beyond the University, you can draw on the important archival, architectural and heritage resources of the city of Bristol – the medieval gateway to Europe – and the south-west region more widely. Through our placement- and practice-led project options you have the unique opportunity to gain practical work experience with one of the University's partners in the cultural and heritage industries, which helps train you as a professional medievalist with transferable skills for careers in heritage, archives, museums, academia and beyond.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MA

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This programme will not be running for the upcoming year of entry. Please check our programme finder for similar programmes.

This programme offers an innovative way of studying medieval culture and society by exploring the inherent interdisciplinarity of medieval culture.

As a student, you will benefit from research-led teaching and skills-based training across a wide variety of disciplines, including history, literature, languages, manuscript studies, music, religion and classics. You will be introduced to the rich dynamics of cultural exchange and multilingualism that define medieval culture, by drawing on the potential that medieval studies have to help us look beyond the limitations of national histories and traditions.

You will have access to one of the most active and innovative centres for medieval studies in the UK, comprising more than 40 staff members and approximately 30 postgraduate research students (MPhil/PhD) each year, who together form a lively and dynamic interdisciplinary community.

Every year, the Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) hosts a large number of research seminars, lectures and public talks. Staff who teach on the programme are members of the Centre, and many have an international reputation in their respective fields. In addition, this programme will give you opportunities for involvement in the yearly CMS Postgraduate Conference, enabling you to further develop your academic skills and network with an international pool of peers and scholars.

Beyond the University, you can draw on the important archival, architectural and heritage resources of the city of Bristol – the medieval gateway to Europe – and the south-west region more widely. Through our placement- and practice-led project options you have the unique opportunity to gain practical work experience with one of the University's partners in the cultural and heritage industries, which helps train you as a professional medievalist with transferable skills for careers in heritage, archives, museums, academia and beyond.

Admission Requirements

88+
6.5+
67+
3.3+
Applicants to the MA must have an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in Arts, Humanities or Social Sciences. Applicants to the PGCert must be currently employed in a cultural heritage organisation. This might include Museums, Archives, Libraries, Churches, Cathedrals, Historical Monuments, Curating, Conservation, English Heritage, National Trust, Creative Industries, etc.

1 Year
Sep-2025

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Domestic
14,600 GBP
International
29,300 GBP

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