History (Medieval and Early Modern History) (Taught)

Step back in time and deepen your understanding of the past by discovering the complexity and diversity of Medieval and Early Modern History.

Immerse yourself in the rich and varied medieval and early modern histories and explore how discoveries and ways of living from these periods still impact the world today. Study across the medieval period (c.300 to c.1500) and early modern period (c.1500 to c.1800), with opportunities to focus on the areas you find most fascinating.

You don’t need to have studied Medieval or Early Modern History before. We welcome students looking to explore an interest in these historical periods.

You can choose from a range of special modules like Gunpowder, Treason and Plot, or select modules from other subject areas such as English literature or art history, or even study Latin texts.

Benefit from the expertise of Birmingham’s research centres dedicated to medieval or early modern history. Our research centres include: the Centre for the Study of the Middle Ages (CeSMA), the Centre for Reformation and Early Modern Studies (CREMS), and the Birmingham Eighteenth-Century Centre.

• Study in a Department ranked eighth in the country in the Research Excellence Framework exercise 2021, according to Times Higher Education.

• Join an active postgraduate community – you can take part in the student led EMREM Forum (Early Medieval - Medieval - Renaissance - Reformation - Early Modern) and organise writing workshops and conferences.

• You’ll study globally, exploring countries in western Europe and Scandinavia, the Mediterranean and South Asia. Uncover a range of perspectives including religious culture, socio-economic history and comparative history.