(Times Good University Guide 2022) 15 GRADUATE PROSPECTS HISTORY
MEDIEVAL STUDIES SINGLETON PARK CAMPUS
Medieval studies explores almost 1,000 years of history through the lenses of literature, philosophy, law, religion, politics, and conflict. This interdisciplinary approach allows you to immerse yourself in the study of this dynamic period, as you develop research and analytical skills, and learn to present your ideas effectively both in writing and verbally.
Foundation Year available – see pages 58-63 for full details Global Opportunities available †
Our Medieval Studies courses allow you to study the Middle Ages in a way that blends different methodological and critical approaches. You can pursue themes and topics including: the transition of Late Antique history to the Early Middle Ages, the crusades, the literature of Anglo-Saxon England, Medieval landscapes, Chaucer, and the monstrous in medieval literature. You can also study; History, Ancient History, Classical Civilisation and English Literature modules.
TYPICAL MODULES INCLUDE: Year 1 • Literature and Society in Medieval Europe • Making History • Medieval Europe: An Introduction Year 2 • Britain in the Early Middle Ages: Slaves, Dragons, Queens and Vikings • Exploring the Bloody Chamber: Medieval to Postmodern • Medieval Encounters • The Crusades and the Making of Latin Christendom, 1050-1300 • The Heirs of Rome: The Making of Christendom, Byzantium, and Islam in the Early Middle Ages, 400-800 • The Practice of History Year 3 • Chaucer • Devotion Piety and Power: The First Crusade and the Worlds of Latin Christendom, Byzantium and the Islamic Near East • Histories of Empire • Monarchy: Ancient and Medieval • The Placing of History: Digitally Mapping the Historic Past •The Reign of King John, 1199-1216: Misrule and Magna Carta
TYPICAL OFFER: BBB
Detailed entry requirements and course features available on the Course Reference Grid (page 160) †
BA Single Honours ▲ Medieval Studies ♦ Medieval Studies (with Year Abroad) ♦ Medieval Studies (with Foundation Year) ▲ 3 YEAR ♦ 4 YEAR For individual UCAS course codes please visit the course web page
FUTURE CAREERS: • Civil Service • Heritage and Tourism • Historical Archivists • Law • Teaching
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