MA by Research Renaissance Studies at University of Warwick

Programme overview

A personal research project in Renaissance Studies, completed as a 40,000-word dissertation under the direction of staff from Classics, English, History, History of Art, Liberal Arts and Modern Languages and Cultures. Single or joint supervision is possible and the degree is a stepping stone to a PhD.

Department: Centre for the Study of the Renaissance | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: 5 October 2026 (starting month flexible) | Study mode: full-time/part-time | Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Students write a 40,000-word dissertation, may audit the core module of the taught MA, and attend Centre training in Latin for Research, palaeography and academic writing. Supervision areas include history of the book, religious art and thought, the classical tradition, history of ideas, Shakespeare and early modern drama, and court and civic culture.

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Application information

Entry requirements

2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a related subject. The Director of Graduate Studies advises on research proposal requirements. No additional entry requirements. English language: IELTS overall 7.0 with two components at 6.0/6.5 and the rest at 7.0 or above (Band B). Deadline for research courses starting September/October 2026 for applicants needing a visa: 2 August 2026.

Intake: 5 October 2026 (starting month flexible)

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

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