MA in Medieval Studies
This taught interdisciplinary postgraduate programme offers students the very rare opportunity of putting together their own tailor-made programme of modules offered by History, English, Art History, French, Classics, Archaeology, Music and Continuing Education: the schools and departments that comprise the Institute for Medieval Research at Nottingham.
Under the guidance of experts in a wide variety of medieval subjects, students will explore the connections and contrasts between the various disciplines, the sources they employ, and the intellectual issues relevant to medieval studies. As such, this programme maximises student choice in terms of subject matter whilst offering guidance in how to relate the different forms of evidence to each other.
The MA in Medieval Studies offers unparalleled opportunities to all those interested in the study of the medieval world.
Course Structure
The MA (180 credits) consists of:
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TWO DISCIPLINE-SPECIFIC CORE MODULES (30 credits)
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OPTIONAL MODULES (90 credits)
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A DISSERTATION (60 credits) of 15-20,000-words
For students attaining AHRC funding and wishing to go on to PhD work, 15 of the taught credits are taken in generic research skills in the University's Graduate School.
The MA involves 12 months of full-time study (24 months part-time). Applicants will normally be required to have a good 2:1 undergraduate degree or international equivalent. Applications are welcome from both mature and international students. Those whose first language is not English must also achieve an overall score on the British Council IELTS test (Academic) of at least 6.5; or a TOEFL score of 600 with a TWE of 4.0 on the paper-based test or 250 on the computer test.
Resources
Nottingham has a vibrant research culture in Medieval Studies and students are part of a lively international community of researchers centred upon the Institute for Medieval Research. They attend seminars organised by the Institute, which cover all areas of medieval research. Students are encouraged to participate in the active postgraduate community at Nottingham, which includes postgraduate seminars and social events.
There are extensive library and other learning/research facilities in the Hallward Library on the University Park campus. For example, the library holds a large collection of Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature. The special Eirikur Benedikz Collection of Icelandic literature is held at the Department of Manuscripts and Special Collections on the King’s Meadow Campus. Manuscripts and Special Collections also houses major collections of medieval manuscripts comprising estate and other records of notable East Midland families. This important resource offers postgraduate students with interests in English and History considerable potential for further research.
Follow the links at the top of the page for further details of events and resources at Nottingham, or visit the staff pages for information about the research interests of Institute members.
Funding
Eligible students are encouraged to apply for AHRC funding. This MA is eligible for the 'Arts - Responding to Excellence' scholarship of the University of Nottingham and returning Erasmus/International students may also consider the 'Alumni Scholarships'. International students may apply for ORS funding and may get a 'Family scholarship' if any of their brothers or sisters are doing a degree at the University of Nottingham. Students applying from the USA please note that the University of Nottingham is accredited for Federal Aid. More information is available here:
Application procedures and deadlines
Candidates who intend to apply to the AHRC or any other funding body for financial support should submit their applications for the course by 3rd May. The closing date for applications from self-funded students is 31st August. Candidates are encouraged to apply online . This web page also provides extensive links to further general information about the University of Nottingham.
Enquiries
For further information please contact:
Dr. Christina Lee
School of English
The University of Nottingham
Room A40, Trent Building
University Park
NG7 2RD
UK
Email: christina.lee@nottingham.ac.uk
Tel: +44 (0)115 846 7194
Fax: +44 (0)115 951 5924
For general information about the Institute for Medieval Research see: http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/medieval