Postgraduate Medieval Studies

Based in the beautiful historic city of York, the Centre for Medieval Studies is one of the world’s leading centres for postgraduate study and research into the Middle Ages.

We’re a lively community of over 30 medievalists. Our innovative, research-led teaching is uniquely interdisciplinary, extending across the Humanities. We collaborate with the departments of Archaeology, English and Related Literature, History and History of Art.

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Our taught Masters course

Medieval Studies (MA)

Or, choose another course.

Our research degrees

We also offer the following research degrees:

PhD in Medieval Studies

Why study Medieval Studies at York

Interdisciplinary expertise

Work with specialists from the Departments of Archaeology, English, History and History of Art for a truly collaborative experience.

Rich local resources

Study in a beautiful historic city, and use the York Minster Library, King's Manor and the Borthwick Institute.

Skills training

Unparalleled skills training by specialists in palaeography, diplomatic and medieval languages.

Katie

I chose to study at York because it offered an interdisciplinary course that I liked the look of. On my course, I am able to research both Literature and Archaeology, as well as dabble in History and History of Art!

Katie, PhD in Medieval Studies. Read Katie's blog post.

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