Program Overview

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

NFQ Level 9/90 ECTS

Overview

The Medieval Studies programme at Trinity College Dublin is an interdisciplinary course that equips students with critical skills for in-depth research on medieval texts, sources, and artefacts. The programme allows students to specialise in an approach aligned with their interests, taking full advantage of Trinity's world-leading holdings of medieval manuscripts and other artefacts.

Course Details

• Awards: NFQ Level 9/90 ECTS
• Number of Places: 30 Places
• Next Intake: September 2025
• Course Coordinator:
  • Co-ordinator of History Strand: Dr Immo Warntjes
  • Co-ordinator of Language and Literature Strand: Dr Alice Jorgensen
  • Co-ordinator of Culture and Civilisation Strand: Dr Peter Crooks
• Course Director: Dr Peter Crooks
• Closing Date: 30th May 2025

Admission Requirements

Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) Honours Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant area. Since places on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment.

English Language Requirements

All applicants to Trinity are required to provide official evidence of proficiency in the English language. Applicants to this course are required to meet Band B (Standard Entry) English language requirements.

Course Structure

The M.Phil. programme lasts for 12 months when taken full-time, with teaching spread over two terms beginning in September and concluding the following April. EU/UK/EEA students can also take the course on a part-time basis over two years.

Course Content

The course offers students the choice of three core modules: History; Language and Literature; and Culture and Civilisation. All students take three core modules: Sources for Medieval Studies I and II, and an introduction to Medieval Books and Documents.

• History students take a further core module in Palaeography and study Latin at an appropriate level, then choose optional modules.
• Language and Literature students take a further core module in Reading Medieval Books and Documents, study a medieval language, then choose optional modules.
• Culture and Civilisation students take a further core module in Reading Medieval Books and Documents, then choose optional modules.

The final requirement for all students is the dissertation of 15,000 words, supervised by a member of staff.

Career Opportunities

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, and media. It also provides invaluable training in research for those planning to pursue a doctorate and/or career in research.

Course Fees

For a full list of postgraduate fees, please refer to the relevant section of the university's website.

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