Medieval Studies (MLitt)

This interdisciplinary course equips students with the knowledge of different theoretical approaches and current debates in the fields of history, art history, divinity, languages and literature. Students can work on topics suited to their own interests while also expanding their horizons beyond a single discipline.

Entry requirements

The qualifications listed are indicative minimum requirements for entry. Some academic Schools will ask applicants to achieve significantly higher marks than the minimum. Obtaining the listed entry requirements will not guarantee you a place, as the University considers all aspects of every application including, where applicable, the writing sample, personal statement, and supporting documents.

Application requirements

• CV or résumé. This should include your personal details with a history of your education and employment to date.
• a personal statement
• a sample of your own, single-authored academic written work (2,000 words)
• two original signed academic references (on university headed paper) from your most recent degree awarding institution
• academic transcripts and degree certificates

For more guidance, see supporting documents and references for postgraduate taught programmes.

English language proficiency

If English is not your first language, you may need to provide an English language test score to evidence your English language ability. See approved English language tests and scores for this course.

After your degree

Careers

As well as pursuing study at PhD level, other graduates of the course have gone on to pursue careers in a range of sectors including:

• journalism
• publishing
• archives
• heritage
• government
• law
• management
• teaching.

The Careers Centre offers one-to-one advice to all students as well as a programme of events to assist students in building their employability skills.

Further study

Many graduates continue their education by enrolling in PhD programmes at St Andrews or elsewhere.

SAIMS provides a unique, internationally recognised research environment for medieval studies, with potential PhD supervisors from a range of disciplines.