Medieval Studies
Master
In Aberdeen
Description
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Type
Master
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Location
Aberdeen (Scotland)
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Duration
24 Months
Suitable for: Students interested in the history and culture of Medieval Europe, and particularly to those who wish to gain an interdisciplinary insight to the period.
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About this course
Applicants should normally hold a 2(i) Honours degree in an appropriate discipline. In addition, students whose mother tongue is not English require IELTS 6.5.
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Course programme
The courses reflect research interests drawn from various disciplines including Celtic, Divinity, English, French, History, History of Art, and Scottish and Irish Studies. The programme offers training and thematic courses as well as specialist supervision for a 15,000 word dissertation of the students' own choice.
Syllabus
Students choose a combination of training and thematic courses. Training options include:
- Introduction to Historical Research
- Research Methods in Language and Linguistics
- Medieval Texts and Manuscripts
- Palaeography (Vernacular and Latin)
- Latin (Basic and Intermediate)
- Modern Languages
- Dissertation Preparation: Sources and Source Criticism
Assessment
Assessment is mostly based on written work and moderated according to university standards. For the award of the MLitt you are required to write a dissertation of 15,000 words in English.
Duration
24 months, part-time.
Additional information
Contact person: Dr Clare Downham
Medieval Studies