Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies

The Research Master’s programme in Ancient, Medieval and Renaissance Studies focuses on interdisciplinary study of the material, social, and intellectual developments in Europe (including the Mediterranean region) from Antiquity through the Middle Ages to the Renaissance.

Within this long period you can focus on your academic interests by choosing one of four tracks:

• Ancient Studies
• Medieval Studies
• Early Medieval Insular Languages and Cultures
• Renaissance Studies

Within each track, you will work with source materials in their original languages, including in manuscript form.

• The Ancient Studies track has a keen interest in cultural interactions within and between ancient civilisations and includes a variety of research methods, such as archaeology and epigraphy, to the study of the ancient world.
• The Medieval Studies and Renaissance Studies tracks go beyond a solely historical approach by including courses in literature, linguistics, art history, musicology, and history.
• In the Medieval Studies track, you may specialise in either Medieval History, Medieval Art History, Medieval Literature, or Medieval Musicology.
• Early Medieval Insular Languages and Cultures combines literary studies with historical linguistics.