MA Medieval History

Course Overview

Have you ever wondered what our world owes to the Middle Ages? Would you like to explore the medieval past while developing your research skills? If so, then our MA in Medieval History is for you. This course will make you re-think what you know about the Middle Ages and open your eyes to the medieval legacy that remains all around us.

At UEA you’ll be taught by internationally recognised scholars. Focusing on the years between 900 and 1500, they’ll help you to understand the political, ecclesiastical, social and cultural history of medieval England and Western Europe.

You’ll explore medieval history through seminars and tutorials, which will also equip you with the skills to access medieval manuscript sources. Then you’ll put your skills into practice as you pursue your own historical research in a dissertation.

Norwich is an ideal city in which to study medieval history. Not only does it retain many medieval buildings, but our historians have access to Norfolk Record Office’s vast collection of medieval documents, as well as to the cutting-edge archaeological and heritage work of Norwich Castle Museum.

Our MA will open all kinds of paths for you. Graduates come from across the world to study with us. Many have gone on to undertake doctoral study, and this could be your first step towards becoming a professional historian. The skills you’ll learn will serve you equally well in careers as diverse as heritage and tourism, teaching, law, and many other professions.

This course is open to

This course is open to UK, EU and International applicants. The annual intake for this course is in September each year.

Typical International Entry Requirements

Degree classification

UK Bachelors degree - 2:1 or equivalent

Degree Subject

Humanities subject

English Foreign Language

Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):  

• IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 6.0 in Writing & Speaking with 5.5 in the others)

Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.

We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement. 

If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, INTO UEA offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:  

• Pre-sessional English at INTO UEA  

• Academic English at INTO UEA 

Admissions Policy

Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.

Employability

You’ll graduate ready to pursue a wide range of occupations, thanks to the breadth of the skills you’ll have acquired during your postgraduate Medieval History degree. Many of our graduates go on to pursue academic careers. Others develop careers in business, public service, teaching and management, or the heritage and tourism sector.

We work closely with UEA’s Careers Service, offering a number of events, workshops, and information sessions to help get your career off to the best start.

Examples of careers that you could enter include:

• Teaching and research
• Civil service and local government
• Heritage and tourism
• Journalism
• Law
• Business and finance

Discover more on our Careers webpages.