MA Medieval Studies
University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom
Course overview
Lincoln has a long and fascinating history. With its medieval royal castle, world-renowned Gothic cathedral, and some of the finest surviving examples of medieval domestic architecture in the UK and Western Europe, the city is home to a wealth of resources, making it the ideal location in which to undertake an advanced study of the Middle Ages. Our world-leading experts can support you to develop and enhance your knowledge of several academic disciplines, including medieval history and literature, languages, art and architectural history, and medievalism.
You will also have the opportunity to read and work with fascinating textual, visual, and material sources. You'll be able to work closely with a vibrant academic team of scholars and teachers who are also authors, editors, contributors to international research projects, broadcasters, conservators, and experts in heritage. As a medievalist in the Lincoln School of Humanities and Heritage, you can join our thriving postgraduate community, where you can participate in a wide a range of research events, such as seminars on current projects, our Annual Medieval Lecture, a 'Medieval Week' with international contributors, and reading groups in which you can meet and learn from PhD students and postdoctoral researchers in the School.
Key highlights
- Study medieval history, literature, languages, art and architectural history
- Explore medievalism alongside traditional medieval disciplines
- Work with textual, visual and material medieval sources
- City resources include a medieval royal castle and Gothic cathedral
- Taught by authors, broadcasters, conservators and heritage experts
- Research events include an Annual Medieval Lecture and Medieval Week
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2nd class — to include relevant subject; or above
- International qualifications — If you have studied outside of the UK, and are unsure whether your qualification meets the above requirements, please visit our country pages for information on equivalent qualifications. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualificati…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Heritage officer
- Museum curator
- Archivist
- Conservation officer
- Secondary school history teacher
- Academic researcher
Cost of study
International: £17,400 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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