Medieval Britain and Europe (Taught)

The MA Medieval Britain and Europe draws on the strengths of the Department in the field of British and European history from the Norman Conquest to the Reformation. It offers you the opportunity to investigate medieval Britain within its wider European context and from a variety of thematic angles including political, cultural, economic, social and religious history. A programme of intensive Latin and palaeography training is integral to the scheme.

Why study MA Medieval Britain and Europe at Aberystwyth University?

• Study just five minutes away from the National Library of Wales, one of five UK copyright libraries, and home to a multitude of sources for Welsh history, from the medieval period onwards, including estate, court and church records, maps, photographs, newspapers, private archives of many leading figures in Welsh history, the Welsh Political Archive and the National Screen and Sound Archive of Wales.

• History has been taught in Aberystwyth since 1872, making our department the oldest in Wales and one of the foremost in Britain.

• We have strong links with the Royal Commission on Ancient and Historical Monuments, the National Library of Wales, Ceredigion Archives and the Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies, all based in Aberystwyth.

• You’ll have an opportunity to participate in the activities of the Institute of Medieval and Early Modern Studies (IMEMS), a joint research partnership between Aberystwyth and Bangor Universities.

• You’ll enjoy a rich programme of visiting speakers, workshops and seminars.

• You’ll join a lively postgraduate community of fellow-medievalists.

• Our lecturers are research active and are recognised as leading authorities in their respective fields.

• You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a work placement as part of this course with an institution that engages on a daily basis with history.

• You'll benefit from small group teaching.