Medieval Studies (MA) – (M.A.)

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Course Content

You will study two discipline-specific core modules from a choice of:

* Research Methods in Archaeology
* Basic Techniques in Medieval English Studies
* World of the Vikings: Research Approaches and Methodology in Viking Studies
* Power and Authority: Records of the Medieval World

You will then be able to choose a further 90 credits´ worth of optional modules from an approved list across the schools and departments that comprise the Institute of Medieval Studies.

These options may also include language-based modules such as Medieval Latin and Reading Old French.

Over the summer period, you will undertake a 60-credit dissertation of 15,000-20,000 words on the subject of your choice.

If you attain AHRC funding and wish to progress to PhD level after this MA, you will be required to take 15 credits´ worth of modules in generic research skills through the University´s Graduate School.

Please note that all module details are subject to change.

Course Structure
This course can be taken on a full-time basis over 1 year or part-time over 2 years.

You will be required to take 120 credits´ worth of taught modules - 30 credits come from compulsory core modules and 90 credits come from optional modules - before completing a 60-credit dissertation under the supervision of an appropriate member of the academic staff associated with the Institute of Medieval Studies.