MA Medieval History
University of York
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University of York - Heslington Campus

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York is the leading centre in the UK for masters level medieval study. Our MA in Medieval History will enable you to explore new approaches to the history of medieval Britain, Europe and beyond. You will have a chance to acquire new knowledge, as well as to develop valuable skills alongside extensive training in research technique and methodology. Studying Medieval History in York will give you an unparalleled opportunity to encounter rich local resources, including manuscripts, documents, ...Read more

York is the leading centre in the UK for masters level medieval study. Our MA in Medieval History will enable you to explore new approaches to the history of medieval Britain, Europe and beyond. You will have a chance to acquire new knowledge, as well as to develop valuable skills alongside extensive training in research technique and methodology. Studying Medieval History in York will give you an unparalleled opportunity to encounter rich local resources, including manuscripts, documents, buildings and material culture. You'll benefit from a wealth of expertise on the medieval period and be challenged to think critically about source material. You'll quickly feel part of the lively and supportive postgraduate communities in the Department of History and the Centre for Medieval Studies. We encourage you to attend seminars, conferences and research training sessions throughout the year.

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23 Dec 23

I love this university. The professors are knowledgeable and push you to do your best, but are also very understanding. The campus is lovely and has lots of great spaces for..Read more

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28 Nov 22

I have only been at York for a term, but so far all of the support and admin services have been great. My department has also been particularly helpful in checking up on me. There..Read more

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2:2 or equivalent in History or a relevant subject.

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£11,200 per year

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£25,900 per year

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23 Dec 23
MA Medieval History
I love this university. The professors are knowledgeable and push you to do your best, but are also very understanding. The campus is lovely and has lots of great spaces for...
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SR
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28 Nov 22
MA Medieval History
I have only been at York for a term, but so far all of the support and admin services have been great. My department has also been particularly helpful in checking up on me. There...
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University of York
Heslington York YO10 5DD United Kingdom
Nearest train station: York  1.1 miles away

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