MA Medieval History at University of East Anglia

Programme overview

Explore the people, events, and ideas that shaped the medieval world.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Humanities | Department: School of History and Art History | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Masters course will provide you with the skills and knowledge you’ll need to undertake independent historical research at an advanced level. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: England and the Continent in the Middle Ages, MA History Dissertation, Medieval Palaeography, Medieval Latin.

Career pathways

With a MA Medieval History degree, you could launch a career as a: History Teacher: Teach history or related humanities subjects in schools, colleges, or universities Civil Service Policy Officer: Apply research and analytical skills to public sector challenges Heritage Officer: Support curation, conservation, visitor engagement, and outreach programmes Communications Officer: Manage public messaging for cultural, heritage, or public sector organisations Legal Researcher: Use strong reasoning and attention to detail to support legal research and case preparation

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Application information

Entry requirements

Degree classification Bachelors degree - 2.1 Degree Subject Humanities English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in each component).

Domestic applicants: GBP 11,750 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee; part-time fees are charged pro rata Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee; part-time fees are charged pro rata Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uea.ac.uk/apply/postgraduate/taught

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