MA Medieval Literatures and Languages

The MA in Medieval Literatures and Languages is a full-time or part-time course offered by the University of York that invites students to delve deep into the literatures and languages of the medieval period, spanning from 500 to 1500 AD. This course tailors its approach to each student's individual skills and interests, providing a strong foundation in medieval history as well as developing critical skills and methodological sophistication.Course Content: The course focuses on a range of disciplines like Latin, Old English, Middle English, Old Norse, Medieval Italian, and Medieval French. It spans wide geographical and temporal frames, from the early middle ages to the renaissance, covering the entire gamut from the Beowulf to Dante and Chaucer. Alongside various texts, students will also explore codicology and palaeography.Key Modules: The fundamental modules include Research Methodology; The Production of Literature in Medieval England; and Reading Medieval Books: An Introduction to Codicology. Optional modules feature Medieval Marvels; Dante’s Commedia: Poetry, History, and Philosophy; Representing the Middle Ages on Film; Enemies, Heretics, and Infidels: Minority voices and The Other in Medieval Christian culture.Accreditations: There is no specific accreditation attached to this course. However, the University of York is accredited by numerous education bodies and maintains a global reputation for the high standard of their courses.Future Careers: The nature of the degree means that it can lead onto a variety of career paths. Sectors where graduates have found jobs include journalism, publishing, translation, librarianship, heritage and tourism industries. The course also prepares those interested in further academic study leading to a PhD.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page here.