Medieval Studies MA

at King's College London

King’s contains one of the largest concentration of medievalists in the UK, bringing together scholars in medieval history, languages, literature and culture, with expertise across Europe and Asia. The course looks in depth at the Middle Ages and their relevance to today. The combination of literature, history and culture will give you a tangible sense of the period and looks at the different ways the Middle Ages have been understood from the 17th century to the present day as well as how new ways of studying the period are emerging in the digital era. The course gives you insight into the culture as well as the history and literature of the Middle Ages and the chance to consider medieval manuscripts in original or digital form.

It provides an excellent grounding in a range of skills including communication, problem solving, information management, professional skills in manuscripts and languages which will be attractive for students looking to develop careers in the heritage, cultural sectors, libraries, archives, education and more.

Key benefits

• Learn from one of the largest concentration of medievalists in the UK, spread across eight departments including the only specialist professor in the UK in Palaeography and Manuscript Studies and specialisms in the contemporary medieval.
• Provides key training in research skills including paleography - all whilst adopting an outward-looking approach to the medieval past, engaging in its diverse representations and meanings across the world today.
• The special “Ages of Medieval London” module takes students out of the classroom into a real-world environment in which they will apply their knowledge and problem solve.
• Access to expert talks and resources on medieval literature, history and culture including the V&A, Lambeth Palace and the British Museum.
• Opportunity for hands-on access to medieval manuscripts- including at The National Archives, Lambeth Palace Library and more.
• Vibrant research culture, including seminars and conferences at which students are encouraged to participate and give papers.
• Department of History – 86% of its research rated either ‘world leading’ (4*) or ‘Internationally excellent’ (3*) in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (REF 2021).
• International centre of excellence for the study of history, literature and languages.
• The central London location offers students unrivalled access to world-class museums, collections, archives and libraries as well as easy access to resources in Europe.