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Medieval History at University of Glasgow - UCAS

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Course summary

This Masters offers a combination of technical and historical courses across a broad geographic, chronological and thematic range taught by leading experts who often work closely with the outstanding medieval collections of the university’s library, museum and archives. WHY THIS PROGRAMME One of the world's top universities for History - ranked 49th in the QS World Rankings by Subject.

  • Whether you intend further study after your Masters or are simply looking to engage more deeply with medieval history you will benefit from becoming a member of an active and welcoming postgraduate and staff research community with a regular seminar series and postgraduate reading groups.
  • You will have the opportunity to work one-to-one with medieval history staff who are experts in their fields.
  • You’ll take one core research training course with other History students and will choose five optional courses and undertake a dissertation. Your optional courses can include language and technical training.
  • You will have the opportunity to undertake language, palaeography and manuscript work practice.
  • Our programme has strong links with the university's Hunterian Museum & Art Gallery and library special collections and archives, giving you access to primary source material including an enormous collection of coins, books, manuscripts and ethnography.
PROGRAMME STRUCTURE You will take:
  • One core course
  • Five optional courses (which can include languages, such as Latin, and courses in other subjects, with the permission of the programme convenor. They may also include a ‘special topic’, an extended essay grounded in one-to-one supervision).
You will also produce a dissertation. Core Course Doing History: Sources and Skills for Historians Optional Courses Courses in Medieval History include: Medieval Palaeography: An Introduction to Reading Medieval Documents The World of the Crusades: Critical Approaches to Medieval Sources Crusading Warfare in the Eastern Mediterranean, 1096-1291 Women and Power in Renaissance Italy Other History courses available to you include: Military Scotland in the Age of Proto-globalization, c.1600-c.1800 Gender, Politics And Power Gender, Culture and Text Working with Manuscripts as Historians The Medievalists: the Middle Ages in 20th century Eastern and Central Europe Please note the availability of a particular course depends on student numbers and patterns of staff leave. Not all courses will be available every year. Summer: April to September Dissertation (MSc History) CAREER PROSPECTS The research skills and methods you’ll gain on this programme give you the transferable skills you need for positions in the public and private sectors, including heritage policy and projects, media and teaching. The programme is also a good foundation for a PhD.

How to apply

International applicants

International applicant information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'international'. Classes start September 2023 and you may be expected to attend induction sessions the week before.

Entry requirements

2.1 Hons (or non-UK equivalent) in History or Politics or International Relations or Archaeology or Archives/Library Studies. We may also accept degrees in other subjects. Work experience may be considered in lieu of qualifications. A personal statement containing a short (one paragraph) statement of interest in this programme should be submitted with your application.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

All fees are published on the University of Glasgow website. https://www.gla.ac.uk/postgraduate/feesandfunding/

Sponsorship information

Sponsorship and funding information can be found via gla.ac.uk by searching for 'scholarships'.

Medieval History at University of Glasgow - UCAS