Medieval Studies at University of Waterloo

Leads to the Bachelor of Arts in Medieval Studies. In Canada’s longest-standing Medieval Studies program, you’ll explore the ideas and events of Europe and the Near East from the fall of the Roman Empire to the beginning of the modern era in 1500 CE. When you study medieval history, art, philosophy, legal systems, and politics, you’re not just living in the past. This is a field that offers valuable insights into European politics, modern gender norms, the rise and fall of superpowers, the connections between Islam and Christianity, and more, and you'll have the opportunity to implement that into your work early if you choose the co-op stream. Available in the regular system of study or the co-op system.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

What you will study

40% of the classes you’ll take will be Medieval Studies courses. With your remaining classes, you can choose electives from many of the 100 subject areas at Waterloo. Sample upper-year courses include The History of Islamic Civilization from Late Antiquity to 1300, Heresy and Religious Crises in Late Medieval Europe.

Career pathways

Waterloo Medieval Studies graduates typically pursue careers in communications, administration, and as librarians. They commonly work for libraries, municipalities, and more.

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