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Historical, Philosophical and Religious Studies

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MPhil

  • Overview
  • Application Timeline
  • Tuition
  • Requirements
  • Modules
  • About
  • Subject Area Information
  • Career
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Overview

The MPhil/PhD in Medieval Studies offers interdisciplinary research opportunities across various subjects, including archaeology, history, and literature. Students receive collaborative supervision from faculty with diverse expertise. The program encourages exploration of traditional academic boundaries in medieval studies.

Application Timeline

  1. October 1, 2025
    Start date
  2. January 1, 2026
    Start date
  3. March 19, 2026
    Today
  4. April 1, 2026
    Start date
  5. July 1, 2026
    Start date

Tuition

Year 1
Student categories Study
Full-time Part-time
Republic of Ireland£4,806£2,403
EU£22,200£11,100
England£4,806£2,403
Northern Ireland£4,806£2,403
Scotland£4,806£2,403
Wales£4,806£2,403
Channel Islands£4,806£2,403
International£22,200£11,100

Requirements

Entry Requirements:
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Modules

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About

Program Overview

Students pursuing the MPhil/PhD in medieval studies engage in interdisciplinary research projects that often cross traditional academic boundaries.

Supervision

Research projects are supervised collaboratively by faculty members who specialize in different subject areas.

Subject Areas

The program encompasses a variety of subject areas, including:

  • Archaeology
  • Art and Architectural History
  • History (including social, economic, political, cultural, ecclesiastical, intellectual, and gender studies)
  • Literature (covering Old and Middle English, Old Norse, Latin, Italian, and French)
  • Viking Studies
  • Codicology
  • Palaeography

Subject Area Information

Medieval history is a fascinating and complex field of study that delves into the period roughly spanning from the 5th to the late 15th century, characterized by significant social, political, religious, and cultural transformations that laid the groundwork for the modern world.

Typical Course Structure
  • 1. Introduction to Medieval History

  • 2. Medieval Europe

  • 3. Medieval Religion and Philosophy

  • 4. Medieval Art and Architecture

  • 5. Medieval Warfare and Society

Typical Skills Acquired
  • Critical Thinking
  • Research
  • Writing and Communication
  • Cultural Awareness

Career

Graduates with a degree in medieval history can pursue a variety of careers that leverage their understanding of a pivotal era in human history.

Potential Professions
  • Academia

    Becoming a historian, researcher, or professor specializing in medieval studies.

  • Museums and Archives

    Working as a curator, archivist, or conservator in institutions preserving medieval artifacts and documents.

  • Education

    Teaching history at the secondary or post-secondary level.

  • Publishing and Media

    Writing or editing for historical publications, documentaries, or educational content.

  • Cultural Heritage Management

    Working in roles that protect and promote historical sites and heritage.

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