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Medieval and Early Modern Studies

Durham University
Durham, England
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1 yearDuration
£28,500Per Year (Intl)
£31,000Avg. Graduate Salary
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Durham University, the MA Medieval and Early Modern Studies provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in history, philosophy, and theology. Based in Durham, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. Course details The MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies equips you with the skills and knowledge you will need to embark on your own doctoral research journey. Delivered by Durham’s Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS) this MA is an ideal opportunity to develop your interest in a particular historical period. Exploring aspects of society and thinking between AD c.300-c.1800, it is suitable if your undergraduate background is in archaeology, classics, history, literature and languages, philosophy or theology. International tuition fees are £28,500 per year, home/UK fees are £13,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 98% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Medieval Intellectual History
Early Modern Religious Transformation
Palaeography and Manuscript Studies
Medieval and Early Modern Society
Advanced Historical Research Methods
Specialised Topics in Medieval Studies
Early Modern Cultural and Political Change
Dissertation in Medieval and Early Modern Studies
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate Requirement2:1

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£28,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£28,500

Home Student Fee

£13,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Durham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£31,000£36,000
3 years£24,500£30,500£39,500
5 years£29,500£41,000£57,500
Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH20-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
10%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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About Durham University

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