MA Medieval Studies

The MA in Medieval Studies course offered by Swansea University is an interdisciplinary programme that combines study in the fields of Medieval History, Medieval Literature (English, Welsh, French, Italian) and Medieval Languages. It is designed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the medieval period through a variety of perspectives and disciplines.Course Content: The full-time course requires one academic year to complete, while the part-time course needs two years. It includes both guided modules and independent research, culminating in a 15,000-word dissertation. The MA programme allows for focused study in specific areas or themes of the medieval period, such as gender, warfare, aristocracy, or law. Welsh-medium modules are also available for native speakers or learners.Key Modules: The key modules of the programme include 'Approaching the Middle Ages', 'Communicating the Middle Ages', 'Understanding the Medieval', 'Sex, Power and Love', and 'The Dawn of Modernity in the Late Middle Ages'. Optional modules span from 'Spotlight on Skills' to 'Marginalities: Race, Gender and Class'.Accreditations: There are no specific accreditations mentioned for this course.Future Careers: Graduates from the MA in Medieval Studies programme have pursued careers in a diverse range of sectors such as education, heritage, business, media and tourism. The programme is also an ideal foundation for those looking to pursue a PhD in the field of Medieval Studies.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page.