We are interested in hearing from students with research proposals covering all aspects of medieval and early modern history, life and culture. Overview

Academic staff interests include: early modern material culture late medieval art history medieval and early modern religious history Anglo-Saxon archaeology and liturgy early modern politics medieval and early modern drama and textual editing.

At present, research topics include: the Reformation visual and manuscript culture community the plays of John Lyly medieval ecclesiastical architecture female sexuality and trans sexuality priory management deviant and vernacular language and kingship. You will be part of a vibrant and varied community of researchers from different disciplines.

The Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Studies (MEMS)

We are an interdisciplinary centre for the study of Medieval and Early Modern periods. Our teaching staff are drawn from English, History, Architecture, Classical & Archaeological Studies, History & Philosophy of Art, and the Canterbury Archaeological Trust.

MEMS offers a successful, interdisciplinary MA programme, which attracts students from across the world. A thriving community of enterprising, supportive graduate students study for research degrees and benefit from the Centres international reputation. We have close relationships with Canterbury Cathedral and the Archaeological Trust, which allow our students access to a wide range of unique historical, literary and material evidence.

Your future

The transferable skills gained from this postgraduate programme are enhanced by the University of Kents 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.