Early and Medieval Society and Culture – (M.A.)

In Britain and Ireland, the period AD 400-1100 witnessed some of the deepest and most lasting changes in society and culture in post-Roman Europe. Through the study of settlement forms and patterns, mortuary remains, artefacts, art, literature and place-names, the MA in Early Medieval Society and Culture sets the foundations of modern society, cultures and identities in Britain and Ireland within their
proper European contexts.

The Early Middle Ages are enjoying great scholarly attention at present, both in Britain and abroad. The rich archaeological sources are ideally suited for many developing analytical techniques, as well as for multidisciplinary approaches. This field provides much material for postgraduate study at Masters level, either as a worthwhile end in
itself or as a stepping stone towards PhD research and a specialist career in the
archaeological and heritage professions. The Cardiff MA also includes valuable transferable skills, from research methods and the handling and presentation of data, to public speaking and writing for professional audiences.

Special features of this course:

* Detailed concentration on the Early Medieval world.
* Literary, historical and arcaheolgical approaches.
* Opportunities for interdisciplnary approaches.
* Expert supervision of dissertation topics.