The MLitt in Medieval History allows students to study a variety of topics in depth from across the medieval worlds, from Central Asia to the Atlantic and from Iceland to Egypt. This broad-ranging programme is designed to cater for students of differing career ambitions, areas of specialisation and previous training.

Course information

The MLitt in Medieval History is a taught postgraduate programme run by the School of History.

Highlights

• The course benefits from an immense range of expertise from medieval scholars.
• The flexible nature of the programme makes it suitable both for those wishing to go on to doctoral research and for those wishing only to take a year’s specialist study.
• Study fosters fundamental research skills, including bibliography and source criticism.
• Develops writing skills for the presentation of extended research projects, including as training for doctoral study.

Careers

History postgraduates go on to pursue careers in a range of sectors including:

• journalism
• publishing
• think tanks
• government
• law
• teaching.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students on a taught postgraduate course and offers a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.