MA Medieval Britain and Europe
This MA scheme draws on the existing strengths of the Department in the field of British history from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation, in particular its strength in the history of thirteenth century England (in which the Department hosts a leading annual international conference). It offers you the opportunity to investigate British history within a wider European context and from a variety of thematic angles encompassing political, cultural, economic, and social and religious history.
Core Modules:
HYM2030 England in the context of the Long Thirteenth Century
HYM1030 Skills and Sources of the Historian
PGM1420 Using Manuscript Sources for Medieval Studies: Palaeography, Diplomatic and Context
HYM1030 Dissertation 1
Option Modules:
HYM2630 Representations of Power in Medieval Europe
HYM2430 Peasant and community in Late Medieval England and Wales
HYM2530 History and Identity in the Age of Magna Carta: The World of Matthew Paris
HYM2730 Medieval London, C. 1350 - 1550
Entry Requirements
The minimum basic entry requirement for a Masters degree is normally an Honours Degree (Class 2 Division 1) or equivalent. Prospective Masters students should ensure that they have arranged with referees for their references to be available as required.
Non-native English speakers are required to take a University recognised test of academic English language proficiency with required minimum proficiency levels equating to an IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 580 (paper based test) or 237 (computer based) with an essay rating of 5.0 or 93 (internet based). Applicants who have successfully undertaken a Bachelors degree in a UK University are exempt from this requirement.