Medieval History

Course Overview

The MSc Medieval History at The University of Edinburgh is a postgraduate programme designed for postgraduate students passionate about understanding human thought and history. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 1-year full-time structure. Our MSc in Medieval History programme explores the dynamic history of the period between c.300 and c.1600. This period witnessed dramatic transformations across Afro-Eurasia and the formation of new polities, institutions and ideologies that changed the globe from the isles of Britain and Ireland to the steppes of Central Asia and the tides of the Indian Ocean. From the later empires of Rome and Iran to their medieval European, Byzantine and Islamic successors, students can explore the diverse worlds that emerged in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages as well as their interconnections. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 83% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, a 89% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

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