Medieval and Early Modern Studies - PhD
University of Kent
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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

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23-SEP-24, 13-JAN-25, 05-MAY-25

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3 years

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

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 transexuality; priory management; deviant and vernacular language; and kingship. You will be part of a vibrant and varied community of researchers from different disciplines.

Careers

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.

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59/81
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32nd
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48th
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Entry requirements

A first or upper-second class honours degree in a relevant subject (or equivalent) and, normally, a taught MA qualification. 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.

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£4,712 per year

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£18,600 per year

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For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

£18,600 per year

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For students continuing on this programme fees will increase year on year by no more than RPI + 3% in each academic year of study except where regulated.

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University of Kent
University of Kent , Canterbury

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