Overview

The Medieval Studies programme at the University of Toronto provides an intensive interdisciplinary framework for exploring the complexities of the medieval period. This Master of Arts degree encourages students to transcend traditional departmental boundaries, fostering innovative research in often overlooked areas of history and culture. By integrating diverse academic perspectives, the curriculum prepares scholars for high-level historical inquiry.

Why Medieval Studies at the University of Toronto?

The University of Toronto is home to a dedicated Centre that equips students with the fundamental tools required to interpret primary medieval materials. A distinctive feature of the institution is its emphasis on linguistic proficiency, particularly in Medieval Latin. Students benefit from a rigorous academic environment where imagination and learning are applied to the study of the past, supported by diagnostic examinations and specialised training facilities.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: CAD 31870 per year
National fee: CAD 7370 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum focuses on providing the technical skills necessary for medieval research. Modules may include:

Medieval Latin
Interdisciplinary Medieval Studies
Historical Research Methods
Textual Analysis
Palaeography
Medieval History

Careers with Medieval Studies

Graduates of this programme are well-prepared for advanced academic pursuits or professional roles requiring sophisticated analytical skills. The training provided by the University of Toronto enables students to pursue careers in archival research, heritage management, and library sciences. Many alumni also transition into roles within cultural organisations, education, and historical consultancy, leveraging their expertise in interpreting complex historical data and languages.

Programme Structure

MA students must pass the Level One Medieval Latin examination upon arrival or else attain credit in MST1000Y (1.0 full-course equivalent [FCE]) in the first year of enrolment in the MA program.
- In the MA program, course training in Latin is given at two levels. All students are expected to arrive with knowledge equivalent to at least a first-year university course in Latin language. MST1000Y Medieval Latin I is the MA-level course. While this course is preparatory to the departmental Level One Latin examination, a pass in the course does not guarantee a pass of the departmental examination at the corresponding level. Advanced seminars are open to those MA students who have achieved a pass of the Level Two Latin examination.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-05 00:00:00

Language

English

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Delivered

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Campus Location

Toronto, Canada

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

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General requirements

For master’s programs and full-time special students, an appropriate bachelor’s degree, or its equivalent, with a final-year average of at least mid-B from a recognized university.

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Tuition Fees

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1502 - 2563 CAD / month

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