MA Medieval and Early Modern Studies at University of Kent

Programme overview

Interdisciplinary taught MA at Canterbury exploring the period from Late Antiquity in the 4th century to the late 18th century, combining history, literature and languages, palaeography, art history, material culture, archaeology and performance studies. Students visit historical sites, museums and archives and are trained in handling artefacts and documents.

Department: Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies | Duration: 1 year full-time, 2 years part-time | Intake: September | Study mode: full-time or part-time (Canterbury) | Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules include Material Approaches to Pre-Modernity and a Dissertation. Options include Pre-Modern Canterbury: from Augustine to Aphra Behn, Premodern Race: Selfhood, Politics and Culture, Sacred Arts: Death and Doom in the Premodern World, Digital Futures for the Medieval and Early Modern Pasts, and Further Adventures in Latin, Palaeography and Codicology.

Career pathways

The material approaches modules prepare students for careers in heritage and culture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A first or second class honours degree (2:2 or above) in History or a relevant subject, or equivalent. English language (international applicants): Excellent level (CEFR C1), for example IELTS 7.0 with at least 7.0 in each component or PTE Academic 76 with at least 76 in each sub-test; a UK degree or a degree from a majority English-speaking country is also accepted.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

International applicants: GBP 23,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee from the 2027/28 fee table Source

Intake: September

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

Apply through the official page: https://www.kent.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/apply

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