
Overview
The Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) is the UK’s oldest and largest centre for the interdisciplinary study and research into the Middle Ages. Our expertise spans over 1,000 years and multiple disciplines and faculties, offering dedicated skills training in palaeography, diplomatic and medieval languages.
New disciplines will complement your existing experience, offering you bespoke interdisciplinary modules as well as world-class teaching in the subjects of Archaeology, Literature and Language, History, History of Art and History of Science.
In this Medieval Studies programme from the University of York , you'll learn to recognise how geographies, chronologies and sources of evidence are interrelated, while exploring the fields of study that most interest you. Our global range of research and teaching extends across medieval Britain, Scandinavia, Europe, the Mediterranean, Africa and Islamic Cultures, from 500-1500.
Career opportunities
- Academia
- Archives and libraries
- Commercial archaeology
- Creative writing
- Heritage
- Government
- Media
- Museums
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Approaches to interdisciplinary methodology
- The Global Middle Ages
- The Invisible City
- Medieval Settlement and Communities
- The Viking Age: People, Places and Things
- England in Europe: From Beowulf to the Roman d'Eneas
- The Medieval Book
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApply anytime.
Applications can be submitted year-round, but we recommend you apply as early as possible as entry to many courses is competitive.
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
Undergraduate degree
- 2:1 or equivalent in a relevant subject.
Other qualifications and experience
- If you don't have experience of undergraduate study we may consider your application if you have a suitable professional background.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
18700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18700 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
8440 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 8440 GBP per year during 12 months.
Part-time (2 years)
- UK: £4,220
- International/EU: £9,350
Living costs for York
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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