Welcome to the Centre for Medieval Studies

Study at the historic King's Manor

Celebrating 50 years of the Centre for Medieval Studies

Medieval manuscript

A leading international centre of research into the Middle Ages

York: one of the finest medieval cities in the world

People in Minster

The UK’s largest and longest established postgraduate provider of Medieval Studies

Join a vibrant and active community of like-minded medievalists

The city of York is rich in medieval resources

The Centre for Medieval Studies (CMS) at the University of York is one of the world’s leading centres for postgraduate study and research into the Middle Ages.

Combining world-renowned expertise and research in Medieval Art and Architecture, Archaeology, Literature, and History with the unrivalled resources available in the medieval city of York, the Centre offers a truly interdisciplinary Medieval Studies experience.