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BA Medieval and Renaissance Studies at New York University

New York University, United States

Programme overview

The undergraduate program in Medieval and Renaissance Studies (MARS) is part of the Medieval and Renaissance Center (MARC). It focuses on the history, institutions, languages, literatures, thought, faith, art, and music of Europe, the Atlantic, and the Mediterranean world together with their global connections–-from Timbuktu to India to Mongolia and beyond–-from the collapse of the Roman empire to about 1700.

Faculty: College of Arts and Science  |  Duration: 128 credits  |  Location: New York, NY, United States

What you will study

The major requires the completion of eight 4-credit courses and two 2-credit courses (36 credits) with a grade of C or better (courses graded Pass/Fail do not count) as outlined below. Sample required courses: Writing as Inquiry; Workshop in Medieval and Renaissance Studies I; Workshop in Medieval and Renaissance Studies II.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applies to admission to the school/university, not specific to this major: New York University's Office of Undergraduate Admissions supports the application process for all undergraduate programs at NYU. For additional information about undergraduate admissions, including application requirements, see How to Apply.

Duration: 128 credits

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