Overview

That reputation comes from the variety of teaching on our course: we draw on medievalists teaching across Royal Holloway in disciplines as diverse as history, English, French, theatre studies, music and archaeology.

We introduce you to many aspects of medieval society and culture, while giving you the opportunity to concentrate on the areas that interest you most.

The Medieval Studies programme at Royal Holloway University of London is designed to be flexible, so you can study either of them full time or part time.

Career opportunities

The Departments of English and History have an impressive record for placing graduates in academic jobs and in prominent position outside academia.

Former students from English have been appointed to university posts in Edinburgh, Sussex and Leeds, Shakespeare’s Globe Theatre and the National University of Ireland.

Our History alumni have gone on to work in university departments across the country, from Durham to Winchester, and across the world, from Swansea to Taipei.

These Departments also prepare postgraduates for successful careers in a variety of the other areas, such as:

teaching
writing and journalism
administration
marketing
human resources
the Civil Service fast track graduate trainee programme

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Development

Medieval Narratives in Cultural Contexts

Dissertation

Literature of Medieval London
Arthurian Literature and Tradition in England

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Egham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Lower Class Honours degree (2:2) or equivalent in History or a related subject in the Humanities or Social Sciences.
Applicants come from a diverse range of backgrounds and we accept a broad range of qualifications (including first degrees in subjects other than History).
An interview and sample essay may be required if we would like more information upon which to base a decision. Applicants unable to attend an interview, such as overseas students, will be interviewed by telephone.

Tuition Fees

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23700 GBP / year

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Citizens or residents

11600 GBP / year

≈ 11600 GBP / year

Funding

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