MA Medieval Britain & Europe
Aberystwyth University
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The MA Medieval Britain and Europe draws on our strengths in the field of British history from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation. It has been established for many years, and attracts significant numbers of students from outside the UK. It offers you the opportunity to investigate medieval British history in its wider European context and from a variety of thematic angles including political, cultural, economic, and social and religious history. A programme of intensive Latin and ...Read more

The MA Medieval Britain and Europe draws on our strengths in the field of British history from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation. It has been established for many years, and attracts significant numbers of students from outside the UK. It offers you the opportunity to investigate medieval British history in its wider European context and from a variety of thematic angles including political, cultural, economic, and social and religious history. A programme of intensive Latin and palaeography training is integral to the scheme.

Overview

Why study MA Medieval Britain and Europe at Aberystwyth University?

Study just five minutes away from one of five UK copyright libraries, the National Library of Wales

History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain

Our Department has strong links with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments, the National Library of Wales, Ceredigion Archives and the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies

Opportunity to participate in the activities of the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS), a joint research partnership between Aberystwyth and Bangor Universities

A rich programme of visiting speakers, workshops and seminars

A lively postgraduate community of fellow-medievalists

All our lecturers are research active and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields

Opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course

Benefit from small group teaching

Aberystwyth University is a top 50 university for research power and intensity – REF 2014.

Careers

Graduates from the Department of History and Welsh History at Aberystwyth have expansive and varied careers. Many of our Masters graduates go on to PhD study and academic careers. Others go on to careers in:

museums and archives

heritage administration

tourism

public administration

the civil service

local government

teaching

journalism

the broadcast media

publishing.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment for this course is via a mix of essays, exams, practical exercises and translation exercises.

The Research Methods and Professional Skills in History module will be assessed via an oral assessment of MA conference presentation, an assessed outline of an MA conference presentation, a critical assessment of a departmental research seminar, and a dissertation research proposal.

Successful submission of the MA dissertation in the final semester leads to the award of an MA.

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3/81
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45th
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39th
What students say
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Tayler
09 Jul 22

The teaching staff is truly top tier. As an international student it was quite intimidating but the teachers and staff really make you feel welcome. It made it much easier to..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
23 Sep 19

Having studied here as an undergrad, I had an amazing time. The staff and course were amazing, and the teaching for the most part was excellent. The Welsh medium teaching..Read more

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Entry requirements

Entry Requirements 2:1 Bachelors (Honours) degree in a relevant subject area, or equivalent. Non-graduates will be considered individually based on relevant work experience. Other Requirements Applicants are encouraged to submit an up-to-date CV as part of their application.

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£8,835 per year

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£17,905 per year

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£17,905 per year

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Tayler
09 Jul 22
MA Medieval Britain & Europe
The teaching staff is truly top tier. As an international student it was quite intimidating but the teachers and staff really make you feel welcome. It made it much easier to...
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SR
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23 Sep 19
MA Medieval Britain & Europe
Having studied here as an undergrad, I had an amazing time. The staff and course were amazing, and the teaching for the most part was excellent. The Welsh medium teaching...
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Aberystwyth University
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Since 1872, Aberystwyth University has built a global reputation for teaching excellence and ground-breaking research....

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Aberystwyth University
Penglais Aberystwyth Wales SY23 3FL United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Aberystwyth  1.1 miles away

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