Mediaeval Studies 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

• Approaches to Mediaeval Studies 1: covers a range of themes essential to understanding multi-disciplinary approaches to the Middle Ages.
• Approaches to Mediaeval Studies 2: explores a broad issue from a variety of disciplinary and theoretical perspectives, using selected texts, images and artifacts to anchor discussion.

Students choose three to five optional modules depending on module credits (students have 60 credits for optional choices from both 10 and 20 credit modules).

• An Introduction to Palaeography with Codicological and Manuscript Studies (1 and 2): equips students to tackle the reading, transcription and editing of manuscripts up to 1500.
• Core Language and Text Skills (Greek Italian or Arabic): provides an introduction to one of the core languages for studying the Middle Ages.
• Directed Reading in Mediaeval Studies: a detailed study of a mediaeval topic of the student's own choice taught via tutorials with one or more colleagues in the participating Schools.
• Discipline Skills: introduces students to one particular discipline within mediaeval studies: mediaeval art history, mediaeval English literature, mediaeval French language and literature, mediaeval German language and literature, mediaeval history, or mediaeval Italian literature.
• Latin for Mediaeval Studies (1 and 2): classes are offered at beginner, intermediate and advanced level, so students take the class most appropriate to their needs.
• Mediaeval Language: provides an introduction to one mediaeval language. The languages normally available include Old Norse, Old English, Middle English, Mediaeval French, Middle High German, Mediaeval Italian, Mediaeval Occitan and Middle Scots.
• Sources and Source Criticism: addresses interpretation and criticism of mediaeval historical sources.

Optional modules are subject to change each year and require a minimum number of participants to be offered; some may only allow limited numbers of students

Dissertation

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 mid-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.