Mediaeval History MLitt

The modules in this programme have varying methods of delivery and assessment. For more details of each module, including weekly contact hours, teaching methods and assessment, please see the latest module catalogue which is for the 2018–2019 academic year; some elements may be subject to change for 2019 entry.

Compulsory

Students must take the following compulsory modules:

• An Introduction to Paleography with Codicological and Manuscript Studies (1 and 2): equips students to tackle the reading, transcription and editing of manuscripts up to c.1500.
• Sources and Source Criticism (1 and 2): interpretation and criticism of mediaeval sources.
• Special Topic in Mediaeval History (1 and 2): a detailed study of a mediaeval topic of the student's own choice which will include tutorials with a designated tutor.

and you will choose either:

• Historical Sources and Skills (1 and 2): gives students a chance to acquire a technical skill crucial for their research plans. This will normally involve a one semester introduction to reading Latin for historians; training in other languages can also be arranged, or
• An Arabic, French, German, Italian or Spanish language module at the level appropriate to the student's proficiency.

Student dissertations will be supervised by members of the teaching staff who will advise on the choice of subject and provide guidance throughout the research process. The completed dissertation of not more than 15,000 words must be submitted by a date specified in August.

If students choose not to complete the dissertation requirement for the MLitt, there is an exit award available that allows suitably qualified candidates to receive a Postgraduate Diploma. By choosing an exit award, you will finish your degree at the end of the second semester of study and receive a PGDip instead of an MLitt.