MSc Medieval History

These entry requirements are for the 2026-27 academic year and requirements for future academic years may differ. Entry requirements for the 2027-28 academic year will be published on 1 Oct 2026.

A UK 2:1 honours degree, a minimum US 3.25 GPA or international equivalent, in a subject related to this programme.

You must demonstrate a background in Medieval History and/or relevant language skills in your transcript. If this cannot be demonstrated your personal statement must clearly show you are equipped to undertake this programme.

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The compulsory courses are:

Historical Methodology
Developing Historical Research
Option courses
Option courses previously offered include those listed below:

Latin
Arabic
Persian
Turkish
Scottish Palaeography 12th-16th centuries
Option courses previously offered include those listed below:

Archaeology of Late Antique Religion
Beyond Feudalism: Economy and Society in the Global Middle Ages
Charles Martel in the Digital Age
Córdoba & Constantinople: Exchange & Competition between the Umayyad and Byzantine Courts
Jewish Texts through the Ages
Lords and Vassals in Medieval Scotland
Medieval Men and Masculinities
Nepotism and Venality: Corruption and Accountability in the Middle Ages
Popular Unrest, Revolts, and Rebellions in the Byzantine world
Queens, Heiresses and Lords: Women Making Medieval Scotland
Studying Women in Late Medieval England: Sources and Approaches
The History and Culture of Iran
The Medieval Indian Ocean: Climates, Communities and Commodities
The Nine Lives of the Medieval Church
The Seventh Century: The Transformation of East Rome and the Rise of Islam