About this program
MA in Medieval Studies
King’s contains one of the largest concentration 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.
The Program takes full advantage of its place in central London, home to some of the largest collections of medieval manuscripts as well as material and visual culture in the British Library, the British Museum and other institutions. The course caters for history students, literature students and language students and introduces them to interdisciplinary techniques and challenges. We take pride in our 'hands-on' approach to the medieval past, which effectively prepares students for future doctoral work by providing them with the skills to engage in some of the medieval period's most hidden aspects—through teaching students how (literally) to read script and how to see how images of the distant past soak through contemporary life in different ways across the world. The Program aims to enable students to take the in-depth analytical skills and understanding of the past which they have gained by studying at this level both into many careers and into the further study of the disciplines which make up medieval studies, whether privately or professionally.
Admission requirements
A minimum 2:1 undergraduate Bachelor’s (honours) degree
If you have a lower degree classification or a degree in an unrelated subject, your application may be considered if you can demonstrate significant relevant work experience, or offer a related graduate qualification (such as a Master's or PGDip).
English language requirements
English language band: C
To study at King's, it is essential that you can communicate in English effectively in an academic environment. You are usually required to provide certification of your competence in English before starting your studies.
Nationals of majority English speaking countries (as defined by the UKVI) who have permanently resided in this country are not usually required to complete an additional English language test. This is also the case for applicants who have successfully completed an undergraduate degree (of at least three years duration), a postgraduate taught degree (of at least one year), or a PhD in a majority English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI) within five years of the course start date.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the college website.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Encountering the Medieval
- Researching the Medieval
- Dissertation
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available, please visit the college website for more information
Tuition
UK:
- Full time: £11,760 per year (2023/24)
- Part time: £5,880 per year (2023/24)
International:
- Full time: £26,160 per year (2023/24)
- Part time: £13,080 per year (2023/24)
Qualification
Key Benefits
- Learn from one of the largest concentration of medievalists in the UK, spread across eight departments including the only specialist professor in the UK in Palaeography and Manuscript Studies and specialisms in the contemporary medieval.
- Provides key training in research skills including palaeography - all whilst adopting an outward-looking approach to the medieval past, engaging in its diverse representations and meanings across the world today.
- The special “Ages of Medieval London” module takes students out of the classroom into a real-world environment in which they will apply their knowledge and problem solve.
- Access to expert talks and resources on medieval literature, history and culture including the V&A, Lambeth Palace and the British Museum.
- Opportunity for hands-on access to medieval manuscripts- including at The National Archives, Lambeth Palace Library and more.
- Vibrant research culture, including seminars and conferences at which students are encouraged to participate and give papers.
- International centre of excellence for the study of history, literature and languages.
- The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.
Course Essentials
- The Program takes full advantage of its place in central London, home to some of the largest collections of medieval manuscripts as well as material and visual culture in the British Library, the British Museum and other institutions. The course caters for history students, literature students and language students and introduces them to interdisciplinary techniques and challenges. We take pride in our 'hands-on' approach to the medieval past, which effectively prepares students for future doctoral work by providing them with the skills to engage in some of the medieval period's most hidden aspects—through teaching students how (literally) to read script and how to see how images of the distant past soak through contemporary life in different ways across the world. The Program aims to enable students to take the in-depth analytical skills and understanding of the past which they have gained by studying at this level both into many careers and into the further study of the disciplines which make up medieval studies, whether privately or professionally.
Career paths
The Medieval Studies MA can lead to a variety of career and study options including teaching, archives, the media, finance, politics and heritage industries or to further research.
About this institute
King's College London
King's College London is one of the top 35 universities in the world (QS World University Rankings 2022) and among the oldest in England (founded 1829). The university has more than 29,600 students, with just under 11,000 being international students from...
