King’s contains one of the largest concentrations of medievalists in the UK, bringing together scholars in medieval history, languages, literature and culture, with expertise across Europe and Asia. Our MA in Medieval Studies not only offers specialist training in crucial research skills—in particular, medieval Latin and palaeography—but also is outward-looking, exploring and critiquing the place of medieval history and perceptions of the medieval past in the world today.

Lincoln has a long and fascinating history. With its medieval castle, world-renowned Gothic cathedral, and some of the finest surviving examples of medieval domestic architecture in the United Kingdom, the city is home to a wealth of medieval resources, making it an ideal location in which to undertake an advanced study of the Middle Ages.

The medieval and early modern studies major enables students to custom-build an interdisciplinary course of study in the history of political, religious and social institutions and in cultural production — from science and technology to theater, literature, music and art. Courses are selected from departmental offerings across campus.

The Doctorate in Medieval Studies is a unique offer at SUG and constitutes a novel alternative in the field of Humanities. Its main objective is to provide students with interdisciplinary and transversal training, so that they acquire the highest level of professional and research training.

Are you interested in the history, literature and culture of classical, medieval and early modern civilizations? Do you aspire to a career in research? This track is just what you are looking for.

This unique interdisciplinary programme allows intensive historical, literary and art-historical study. The MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies provides a thorough grounding in the skills required for advanced research in the medieval and early modern periods.

Graduates have a sound knowledge of current trends in the field and are able to adopt a creative approach to the relevant source material. Graduates are equipped to work with original Latin documents, i.e. literary and diplomatic manuscripts, incunabula, paleotypes and old prints, being able to interpret and prepare them for publication and translation. Having been trained in philology and literary history and acquired the foundations of relevant historical disciplines (codicology, palaeography, diplomatic) and of cultural history, graduates are equipped to place mediaeval and early modern works into the context of their time and also to interpret them as a factor influencing the culture and society of subsequent eras.

The Vikings have been incredibly influential in world history and culture. The Institute for Northern Studies' team will be using their recognized expertise in this area to create this unique and exciting course on offer to students all over the world and to re-evaluate the Vikings; past, present, and future.

To recognize Mediterranean identity means to explore the cultural diversity of European society. Our objective is to find mechanisms in favor of integration, respect for diversity, and cohesion within the Mediterranean and European territory. In this sense, the master can give graduates the research training necessary to identify the socioeconomic, political, and cultural structures inherited from Prehistory, Ancient History, and the Middle Ages, to be able to apply a proper historical analysis.

The Master is a unique offer in the Galician university system and unique in Spain. The main cultural manifestations (literary and artistic) are studied, as well as their historical context, with the aim of achieving a transversal and complete training in the European Middle Ages.

Develop expertise in the Middle Ages and gain a broad understanding of Europe's identity, historical roots and its rich cultural and linguistic diversity.

This course is unique in its focus on the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. It offers the opportunity to consider wider archaeological concepts and theoretical issues, utilizing world-class sites in Orkney and the North Atlantic region. The MLitt Archaeological Studies will enable you to engage critically with current themes and debates in archaeological practice, theory, and method.

What inspired the emergence and flowering of the fantasy genre in the 20th and 21st centuries? Oxford and the Rise of Fantasy offers a unique opportunity to examine the fantasy genre from its earliest origins to the present day, exploring at each stage the influence of Oxford and its writers.

A Bachelor's in Medieval Studies offers students a chance to explore the history, culture, and literature of the medieval period. This program combines a variety of subjects, including history, art, l...

The Medieval Studies MA program offers a multidisciplinary approach to examining the history, literature, languages, and culture of the medieval period. It is designed for students interested in gaini...