MSc Medieval History

Institution University of Edinburgh
Method At the institution
Location Edinburgh
Type Masters
Course fee By request

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MSc Medieval History

Entry requirements Entry Requirements A very good first degree - at least 2:1 honours level, GPA 3.4 or equivalent - in a relevant discipline is normally required.
Academic title MSc Medieval History
Course description Programme

Medieval History is concerned broadly with all aspects of European history between about 400 and 1500 AD. This programme has been designed to offer as flexible an approach as possible, aiming at the candidates who wish to pursue only a masters degree and those who wish to proceed to PhD study.

It builds on resources within the School and connects with medievalists elsewhere in the University and with students on other taught masters (eg the MSc in Social and Cultural History and in Gender History). It is proposed to make as full use as possible of locally held medieval manuscripts in the University Library, the National Archives and the NLS. The resources of the latter, both in terms of medieval manuscripts and printed books, are invaluable for the postgraduate programme.
Learning Outcomes

This programme is designed to provide a grounding for all students in the principal categories of surviving evidence, of the technical skills needed to read them, namely, palaeography and linguistic knowledge (generally Latin), and of the value of an interdisciplinary approach to medieval research. Students will also deepen their knowledge and understanding of selected themes and topics in a way that enables them to select and execute an independent piece of research.
How You Will Be Taught

Specialist and option courses will normally be taught through seminars. Students will be assigned supervisors for their dissertations. Assessment is by means of coursework (15,000 words) and a dissertation (15,000 words)