Overview
Research profile
Home of the cross-disciplinary Centre for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, the Medieval Studies programme at The University of Edinburgh has one of the largest communities of medieval and Renaissance specialists in the world: upwards of 70 researchers across the arts, humanities and social sciences.
Join our community and undertake a 15,000-word dissertation under the guidance of an experienced and well-published supervisor.
Our research interests are wide-ranging and global, and include history, languages and literatures, history of art and architecture, music, divinity, archaeology, law, Celtic and Scottish Studies, Islamic, European, and Asian Studies.
In addition to your dissertation, you will also research and write two 6,000-word essays on related subjects of interest, enabling you to develop a broader basis of knowledge in your chosen discipline. These essays will be guided by your supervisor.
Programme Structure
This programme includes training in:
- palaeography and codicology
- theoretical approaches to medieval society and culture
- research skills and methods
- sources of medieval history.
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
- If you are also applying for funding or will require a visa then we strongly recommend you apply as early as possible.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
History Liberal Arts Modern History View 178 other Masters in Modern History in United KingdomAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent, in a related subject.
Tuition Fee
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International
25300 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25300 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
9700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 9700 GBP per year during 12 months.
Living costs for Edinburgh
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.