Medieval Studies MScR 12 months Postgraduate Programme By The University of Edinburgh |TopUniversities
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12 monthsProgramme duration

Main Subject Area

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Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in medieval studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.


An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:


  • you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
  • you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently 


On this programme:


  • you will take courses in research skills and methods
  • you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words
  • you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor


Join us at the heart of Scotland’s historic capital. Most of the city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Old Town retaining many of its medieval buildings and streets, and museums housing fantastic medieval and Renaissance collections.


The University of Edinburgh has one of the largest communities of medieval and Renaissance specialists in the world - upwards of 70 researchers across the arts, humanities and social sciences. 


We are the proud home of the cross-disciplinary Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Within this Centre, research interests are wide-ranging and global. They include:


  • history and archaeology
  • languages and literatures
  • history of art, music and architecture
  • law


Within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (where the programme is based), we have medievalists in:


  • Asian studies
  • Celtic and Scottish studies
  • English and Scottish literature
  • European languages and cultures
  • Islamic and Middle Eastern studies


Other Schools involved in the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies include:


  • History, Classics and Archaeology - currently the Centre lead
  • Edinburgh College of Art
  • Divinity


Our research collections, resources and facilities are outstanding.

Programme overview

Main Subject

History

Degree

MScr

Study Level

Masters

Study Mode

On Campus

This Masters by Research (MScR) programme is ideal if you would like to complete a short piece of independent research in medieval studies. The programme is a good stepping-stone to a PhD, but is equally of value as a stand-alone qualification.


An MScR programme is likely to suit you if:


  • you have a clear idea what you would like to write your masters dissertation about, right from the beginning of the programme
  • you would like to be part of a large and supportive postgraduate community, while working independently 


On this programme:


  • you will take courses in research skills and methods
  • you will complete two research assignments, each of 6,000 words
  • you will write a 15,000 word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor


Join us at the heart of Scotland’s historic capital. Most of the city centre is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, with the Old Town retaining many of its medieval buildings and streets, and museums housing fantastic medieval and Renaissance collections.


The University of Edinburgh has one of the largest communities of medieval and Renaissance specialists in the world - upwards of 70 researchers across the arts, humanities and social sciences. 


We are the proud home of the cross-disciplinary Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies. Within this Centre, research interests are wide-ranging and global. They include:


  • history and archaeology
  • languages and literatures
  • history of art, music and architecture
  • law


Within the School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures (where the programme is based), we have medievalists in:


  • Asian studies
  • Celtic and Scottish studies
  • English and Scottish literature
  • European languages and cultures
  • Islamic and Middle Eastern studies


Other Schools involved in the Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies include:


  • History, Classics and Archaeology - currently the Centre lead
  • Edinburgh College of Art
  • Divinity


Our research collections, resources and facilities are outstanding.

Admission Requirements

Entry requirements for individual programmes vary, so please check the details for the specific programme you wish to apply for on the University of Edinburgh website. You will also need to meet the University’s language requirements.

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