Medieval and Early Modern Studies - MA

at University of Kent

As well as a compulsory module in disciplinary methods, you study an exciting and varied range of optional modules. In addition, you produce a final dissertation of 12-15,000 words, for which you receive one-to-one supervision.

Modules
The following modules are indicative of those offered on this programme. This list is based on the current curriculum and may change year to year in response to new curriculum developments and innovation.  Most programmes will require you to study a combination of compulsory and optional modules. You may also have the option to take modules from other programmes so that you may customise your programme and explore other subject areas that interest you.

Compulsory modules currently include

• MEMS8880 - Palaeography and Codicology: an introduction to manuscript studies (15 credits)
• MEMS8930 - Europe’s lingua franca: Latin for graduate pre-modernists (30 credits)
• MEMS8940 - (Re)constructions: diplomatic and textual editing (15 credits)

Optional modules may include

• CLAS8360 - Ancient History from Inscriptions (30 credits)
• HART8260 - History and Theory of Curating (30 credits)
• MEMS8000 - Religion and Society in Seventeenth-Century England (30 credits)
• MEMS8030 - Gothic Art and Architecture, c. 1100-1350 (30 credits)
• MEMS8050 - Marlowe, Shakespeare, and Early Modern France (30 credits)
• MEMS8640 - Reading the Medieval Town: Canterbury, an International City (30 credits)
• MEMS8760 - Cultures of Piety: Middle English Religious Literature, 1280-1500 (30 credits)
• MEMS8840 - Pre-modern Paris (30 credits)
• MEMS8860 - The Transformation of Europe, c. 870 - 1100 (30 credits)
• MEMS8900 - The Power of the Written Word in Early Medieval Britain (30 credits)

Compulsory modules currently include

• MEMS9980 - Medieval and Early Modern Studies Dissertation (60 credits)

A first or second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject.

All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications. 

International students
Please see our International Student website for entry requirements by country and other relevant information. Due to visa restrictions, students who require a student visa to study cannot study part-time unless undertaking a distance or blended-learning programme with no on-campus provision.

English language entry requirements
The University requires all non-native speakers of English to reach a minimum standard of proficiency in written and spoken English before beginning a postgraduate degree. Certain subjects require a higher level.

Home full-time
£9300

EU full-time
£13000

International full-time
£17400

Home part-time
£4650

EU part-time
£6500

International part-time
£8700

The transferable skills gained from this postgraduate programme are enhanced by the University of Kent’s employability initiative and careers advice service. Many of our recent graduates have gone on to careers in heritage, museum or archivist work. Some go on to pursue research in the area, many continuing with PhDs at Kent or other higher education institutions.