Course summary
Situated at the heart of a World Heritage Site, this MA lets you study the History, Literature, and Theology of the period roughly c. 1066-1800, or from the Norman Conquest to the the Age of Revolutions. You'll be able to choose from a range of modules taught by the leading experts in their field, design your own short courses, receive training in research skills, run your own reading group together with classmates, undertake graduate work placements, and complete a Masters dissertation. This MA is excellent preparation for your future in graduate-level employment, or for further study at the PhD level. You'll join a vibrant and supportive postgraduate community, where you can participate in and present at workshops, seminars, and conferences. The Taught MA in Medieval and Early Modern Studies at Canterbury Christ Church University offers you the opportunity to study the Archaeology, Literature, History and Theology & Religion of these periods in a World Heritage site. You will be able to choose from a range of modules taught by the leading experts in their field, design your own short courses, receive training in research skills, run your own reading group, undertake work placements, and complete a dissertation. We will welcome you in to a vibrant and supportive postgraduate community, where you will be able to participate in and present at workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Assessment method
Assessment is mainly by a range of written coursework including essays and a 15,000-word dissertation. There are some exams for certain modules, e.g. Latin.
Entry requirements
A 2:2 honours degree in History or a relevant discipline is required. Holders of other qualifications will be considered individually. International students whose first language is not English require an IELTS overall score of 6 with a 6 in reading and writing. International students can also be accepted if they have completed an English-medium degree with a significant research element. ent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
The fees above are for the 2025/26 academic year but may be subject to change following any announcements by the UK Government (approved by Parliament) regarding maximum Undergraduate tuition fee caps for 2025/26.
In addition, the University reserves the right to increase all full-time and part-time Undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increase in the Government tuition fee cap which is approved by Parliament. The University will publish information about any changes to tuition fees on its website.
International Tuition Fees (including EU fees): To be confirmed
Undergraduate tuition fees for International students are not subject to the Government’s regulations on maximum tuition fees.
Provider information
Canterbury Christ Church University
North Holmes Road
Canterbury
CT1 1QU