MA Medieval History

Our MA in Medieval History will enable you to explore new approaches to the history of medieval Britain, Europe and beyond. You will have a chance to acquire new knowledge, as well as to develop valuable skills alongside extensive training in research technique and methodology.

Studying Medieval History in York will give you an unparalleled opportunity to encounter rich local resources, including manuscripts, documents, buildings and material culture. You'll benefit from a wealth of expertise on the medieval period and be challenged to think critically about source material.

You'll quickly feel part of the lively and supportive postgraduate communities in the Department of History and the Centre for Medieval Studies. We encourage you to attend seminars, conferences and research training sessions throughout the year.

Undergraduate degree 2:2 or equivalent in History or a relevant subject.

Other qualifications and experience We would consider a 2:2 but our decision would depend on the whole application including the quality of the written work submitted.

Other international qualifications Equivalent qualifications from your country

IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component

Cambridge CEFR B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component

Oxford ELLT 7, minimum of 6 in each component

Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components

LanguageCert SELT B2 with 33/50 in each component

LanguageCert Academic 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component

Kaplan Test of English Language 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components

Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

PTE Academic 61, minimum 55 in each component

TOEFL 87, minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all requirements

IELTS (Academic and Indicator) 6.5, minimum 6.0 in each component

Cambridge CEFR B2 First: 176, with 169 in each component

Oxford ELLT 7, minimum of 6 in each component

Duolingo 120, minimum 105 in all other components

LanguageCert SELT B2 with 33/50 in each component

LanguageCert Academic 70 with a minimum of 65 in each component

Kaplan Test of English Language 459-494, with 426-458 in all other components

Skills for English B2: Merit overall, with Pass with Merit in each component

PTE Academic 61, minimum 55 in each component

TOEFL 87, minimum of 21 in each component

Trinity ISE III Merit in all requirements