Medieval Studies (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)

Program Overview

The M.Phil. in Medieval Studies at Trinity College Dublin provides interdisciplinary training in medieval research, preparing graduates for careers in museum and heritage, libraries, publishing, law, and academia. Students specialize in one of three strands: History, Language and Literature, or Culture and Civilization, utilizing Trinity's extensive medieval holdings and Dublin's rich medieval heritage.

Program Outline

Careers:

The M.Phil. helps prepare graduates for a variety of careers including in the museum and heritage sectors, libraries and archives, publishing, law, public policy and administration, archaeology, teaching, media. It also provides invaluable training in research for those planning to pursue a doctorate and/or career in research.

Other:

Trinity’s interdisciplinary Medieval Studies programme equips students with the critical skills needed for in-depth research on medieval texts, sources, and artefacts while allowing students to specialise in an approach aligned with their interests. The teaching takes full advantage of Trinity’s world-leading holdings of medieval manuscripts and other artefacts, as well as those of other Dublin institutions and opportunities available for students to explore the built remains of medieval Ireland. The course offers students the choice of three strands: History. Language and Literature and Culture and Civilisation.