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MA Medieval and Renaissance Studies

  • DeadlineStudy Details: 1 year - 2 years

Masters Degree Description

Are you eager to learn more about the language, history, literature, art, archaeology or culture of the Medieval and Renaissance periods? This one-year MA offers technical training in deciphering manuscripts and handling artefacts while building advanced research skills. You’ll have access to some of London’s finest collections and get first-hand experience handling original documents and manuscripts.

Entry Requirements

A minimum of an upper second-class Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline from a UK university or an overseas qualification of an equivalent standard.

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Fees

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Student Destinations

The degree allows students to develop a range of skills. This programme provides an outstanding foundation for those hoping to undertake PhD research and pursue an academic career.

Module Details

Compulsory modules

  • Medieval and Renaissance Studies Dissertation
  • A Global History of the Middle Ages?
  • Medieval Manuscripts and Documents
  • Themes and Debates in Islamic Archaeology and Heritage
  • Reframing the Renaissance
  • Forging the Early Modern
  • Unstitching the Early Modern: Archival and Book Skills
  • Early Modern Information Culture, c.1450-1750
  • Introduction to Old and Middle English
  • Legendary Histories
  • Seeing Through Materials: Matter, Vision and Transformation in the Renaissance
  • Dante: Divina Commedia

Optional modules

  • A Global History of the Middle Ages?
  • Medieval Manuscripts and Documents
  • Themes and Debates in Islamic Archaeology and Heritage
  • Reframing the Renaissance
  • Forging the Early Modern
  • Unstitching the Early Modern: Archival and Book Skills
  • Early Modern Information Culture, c.1450-1750
  • Introduction to Old and Middle English
  • Legendary Histories
  • Seeing Through Materials: Matter, Vision and Transformation in the Renaissance
  • Dante: Divina Commedia
  • reasonable adjustments
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Services
  • UCL Student Support and Wellbeing Services
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