MA Medieval Studies(Part-Time) (For students entering from September 2024 onwards)

Year 2

(Award available for year: Master of Arts)

Learning outcomes

1. Read and transcribe accurately a variety of western European hands and recognise and expand symbols of abbreviation;

2. Systematically use and appraise a wide range of bibliographies, reference works and other aids to research in Medieval Studies;

3. Analyse critically approaches to primary materials of different kinds, in both printed and manuscript form, as well as aspects of material culture relevant to the study of the Middle Ages;

4. Evaluate accurately a range of research methodologies and approaches to the study of the medieval past;

5. Initiate, research, and complete an advanced level research project.

Skills Learning Outcomes
1. Conduct structured research enquiries that consist of setting tasks, and locating, synthesising and analysing evidence;  

2. Work independently, while engaging positively with supervision and guidance;  

3. Critically navigate the challenges faced in interpreting complex, ambiguous, conflicting, and often incomplete materials and evidence;

4. Assess constructively different arguments and evidence, using evidence to form arguments and ideas.  

Assessment

The School of History uses a combination of different assessment methods to capture the range of ways that students learn on the programme. In the MA Medieval Studies assessment types across our compulsory and optional modules typically include: a dissertation, translations (seen and unseen), transcriptions, bibliographies, and essays.