MA Medieval History

The MA in Medieval History is a sought-after postgraduate course offered by the University of York. This course equips students to dig deep into the medieval period, read medieval documents running the gamut from church documents to commercial records in the original Latin or in translation, and take part in exclusive skill development workshops. Course Content: This programme liberates students to select from an array of modules and tailor-make their degree as per their unique interests. The autumn term sees students undertaking Core Module besides two optional modules. The spring term marks the beginning of the dissertation work and two additional optional modules. The research training module running throughout the year ensures students are adequately equipped to execute their dissertation. Key Modules: The MA Medieval History programme includes core modules such as 'Approaches to Medieval History', with optional modules including 'The Dawn of Modernity? Society and Culture in England 1300–1550', 'Medieval Thought', 'Warriors, Saints and Cowgirls: Gender, Myth and the American West', 'The Medieval Supernatural' and several others to choose from. A research training module is also incorporated throughout the year.Accreditations: Information not provided.Future Careers: Graduates of MA in Medieval History are well-prepared for future research at the doctoral level in medieval history. The programme also equips students with transferable skills in research, analysis, and communication that are valuable in several careers. Alumni have gone on to work in fields such as teaching, journalism, law, public policy, and industry.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.