Course Description
The new M. Phil in Medieval Studies offers students a broad overview of the Middle Ages through Trinity's excellent collection of medieval manuscripts, at the same time as allowing students to specialise in one of three areas: History, Language and Literature or Culture and Civilisation.
Medieval Studies
Entry requirements
Applicants should normally have at least an upper second class (2.1) honors Bachelor degree or equivalent (for example, GPA of 3.3) in a relevant area. Since places on the course are limited, applicants may be interviewed or asked to submit a writing sample for assessment.
Offers will be made on a rolling basis. Should places remain unfilled, later applications may be considered.
Duration
1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Further enquiries
Course Coordinator
Co-ordinator of History Strand: Dr Immo Warntjes (iwarntje@tcd.ie): +353-1-896 1160
Co-ordinator of Language and Literature strand: Dr Mark Faulkner (faulknem@tcd.ie): +353-1-896 1515
Co-ordinator of Culture and Civilisation Strand: Prof Ruth Karras (ruth.karras@tcd.ie): +353-1-896 1823
Course Director
Dr Mark Faulkner
Telephone Number
+353-1-896 1515
Email: faulknem@tcd.ie
Subjects taught
History
The new M.Phil in Medieval Studies has a common set of entry criteria and leads to a Master's degree in Medieval Studies one of three specialisms: History, Language and Literature, and Culture and Civilisation.
In the first semester, students gain a good grounding in the sources that underpin the study of the Middle Ages and begin to explore Trinity's holdings of medieval books and documents. They also learn, refresh or advance their knowledge of Latin and choose one option module. In the second semester, they continue to develop their expertise in handling medieval sources, receive in-depth training in palaeography, and choose one further module from the wide range of options offered each year. In the final semester, students write their dissertation on a topic of their choice, with expert supervision.
Language and Literature
The new M.Phil in Medieval Studies has a common set of entry criteria and leads to a Master's degree in Medieval Studies one of three specialisms: History, Language and Literature, and Culture and Civilisation.
In the first semester, students gain a good grounding in the sources that underpin the study of the Middle Ages and begin to explore Trinity's holdings of medieval books and documents. They also learn a language and choose one option module. In the second semester, they continue to develop their expertise in handling medieval sources, receive in-depth training in reading medieval books and documents, and choose two further modules from the wide range of options offered each year. In the final semester, students write their dissertation on a topic of their choice, with expert supervision.
Culture and Civilisation
The new M.Phil in Medieval Studies has a common set of entry criteria and leads to a Master's degree in Medieval Studies one of three specialisms: History, Language and Literature, and Culture and Civilisation.
In the first semester, students gain a good grounding in the sources that underpin the study of the Middle Ages and begin to explore Trinity's holdings of medieval books and documents. In addition, they may study a language and choose optional modules in areas such as Art History, Gender and Sexuality, Music, Religion, History, or Literature. In the second semester, students continue to develop their expertise in handling medieval sources, receive in-depth training in reading medieval books and documents, and choose two further modules from the wide range of options offered each year. The final element of the programme is a dissertation on a topic of the student's choice, completed under supervision.
Application date
Closing Date: 31st May 2020
Enrolment and start dates
Next Intake: September 2020
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Comment
Medieval Studies - Culture and Civilisation (Strand) (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) 1 year full-time Closing Date: 31/MAY/2020
Medieval Studies - Culture and Civilisation (Strand) (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) 2 years part-time Closing Date: 31/MAY/2020
Medieval Studies - History (Strand) (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.)Closing Date: 31/MAY/2020
Medieval Studies - History (Strand) (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) 2 years part-time Closing Date: 31/MAY/2020
Medieval Studies - Language and Literature (Strand) (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) 1 year full-time Closing Date: 31/MAY/2020
Medieval Studies - Language and Literature (Strand) (M.Phil. / P.Grad.Dip.) 2 years part-time Closing Date: 31/MAY/2020