University of Lincoln

MPhil/PhD Medieval Studies

University of LincolnBrayford Pool, United Kingdom

Course overview

MPhil/PhD Medieval Studies offers you the opportunity to undertake an intensive study of a topic of your choice in the history, literature, and/or culture of the medieval period, and to make an original contribution to scholarly understandings of your chosen subject area. As a medieval city, Lincoln provides an ideal backdrop to undertake your research. You will have access to a wealth of local resources, including our established Medieval Studies Research Group.

While the emphasis is on your independent research, you will receive guidance from academic supervisors whose broad range of expertise includes Roman and medieval history of the British Isles, Western Europe, and the Mediterranean (with a focus on the Iberian Peninsula); along with gender and literary studies; social, political, economic, legal, religious and cultural history; archaeology; medievalism; and the history of emotions.

Key highlights

  • Independent research on medieval history, literature or culture of your choice
  • Aims to make an original contribution to scholarly understanding
  • Research based in a medieval city with rich local resources
  • Access to an established Medieval Studies Research Group
  • Supervision spanning Iberian, Mediterranean and British Isles history
  • Expertise includes gender, archaeology, medievalism and history of emotions

Entry requirements

  • 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 7.0 overall, with a minimum of 6.5 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 £2,000
  • International 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 £2,000
  • Lincoln 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

  • University lecturer
  • Postdoctoral researcher
  • Archivist
  • Museum curator
  • Heritage manager
  • Historical researcher

Cost of study

International: £16,900 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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